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Song Actions * Song Skit * Picture Order with Hand Motions * Crack-the-Code * Partner Mirror * Seek & Find * Primary Yoga * Sign Language * Paper Plates/Eggs/Rhythm Sticks * Word Search * Puzzle Game * Melody Map * Folder Game * Partner Arm Swing
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I wrote out the verse we were working on onto a piece of cardboard, but I left several words blank throughout—9, to be exact. Then, I wrote out those missing words on 9 little pieces of paper (one each) and hid them around the room.
Then I read the children a scripture that gave them a clue on where to find the missing words.
So, here’s an example of what it looked like:
I had all nine scriptures marked with colored tags in my scriptures. I called on someone to come up and choose a scripture. (It would have taken way too much time to have to look them up as we went along.)
The kid pointed to one of my colored tags/marked scriptures and then I read out the scripture. For example, one scripture I marked was Rev 3:20, which says, “20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
That was the scripture-clue for the missing word I had taped to the door.
The kid would find the word (sometimes with help from the other kids), and then put it in its missing spot on my poster board.
If they didn’t immediately know where it went, we’d all sing the whole verse from the top to help “jog their memory.” It was super fun! We ran out of time before we were able to finish the last two words, but the kids were really getting it and singing along pretty good by then.
**My most favorite clue was a scripture I chose about “My son,” because I have a son in primary with me. He had the clue hidden in his pocket until the kids solved “the riddle.” He’s 5, so he was pretty stoked to participate in that way. (And kudos to him for not giving it away!!)**
Below are the scriptures and corresponding keywords that told the children where to find the hidden/missing words. I specifically tried to choose scriptures that were meaningful and would invite the Spirit into primary, but I had to get a little inventive on some of these. Would love to hear what scriptures you come up with if you choose to give this a try!
Hiding Places & “Clue” Scriptures
Door - Rev. 3:20
Table - 2 Corinthians 3:3
Piano - D&C 25:12
My Son - Alma 37:35
Chair - Luke 9:13-15
Teacher - Mosiah 23:14
Wall - Psalm 122:8
Scriptures - 2 Nephi 4:15
Plant - Alma 32:28 (I brought a little houseplant with me)
(both hands) Pat-pat-tap-tap-tap shoulder and shimmer in rainbow pattern to other side
Then ask kids if they remember what they did for first verse (and do it).
Then ask them what they did for the chorus (and do it)
Then ask them what they did for the third verse (and do it)
Then do all 3 of them together.
10. WORD SEARCH
This Search, Ponder and Pray crossword puzzle game helps engage both the word and logical learners. You’ll also be seamlessly integrating teaching the lyrics and meaning of the song while teaching it in a fun way! This activity would also be great for use as a small group in class or for families or individuals! What a perfect way to tie in this meaningful song into your Come, Follow Me study!
On the board: trace the puzzle pieces on the board so the kids have an outline to put their piece on.
HOW TO PLAY:
Option 1: Hide puzzle pieces under chairs and let kids come up a couple at a time and place on the board. Sing the sing as kids come up and continue singing until the puzzle has been all put together.
Option 2: Hide pieces around the room and let a couple of kids at a time use flashlights to find a piece (turn the lights off). Keep going until all pieces have been found then follow Option #1 steps.
Engage your kids in reading, singing and playing as they learn importance and power of the scriptures with this fun play mat folder game. (Goes along with primary song, "Search, Ponder & Pray").
✔️Search, Ponder & Pray Flip - Read the questions, flip up the tabs, sing each song phrase.
✔️ Search, Ponder & Pray Take-Away - Help kids learn the words to the song. Line up all the cards, gradually flip over one or two cards each time until all cards are turned over.
✔️ Search & Find - place picture cards around the room. Search, find and sing.
✔️ Melody Map - touch and trace as singing; great motor practice for your kiddos!
✔️ Scripture Song Match - Read scriptures that match each phrase of the song and match to those pictures on the play mat.
Play Mat (tableplay) Folder Games are specifically designed to teach religious doctrine while giving children fun, interactive and educational experiences in learning both through music and regular play.
