It’s very simple … which is why it works! And not only does it help me stay organized but helps the pianist, substitutes and anyone else involved with singing time.
Try singing the last 5 minutes of transition time! It doesn’t take 10 minutes for all the kids to get to Primary and it’s no biggie if a child misses part of it. And it’s always optional so feel free to omit singing during this time it if you’ve got limited time.
Ideally, as each child enters Primary, they are greeted by the a Primary presidency member. Any birthday children receive their Golden Birthday Ticket.
Then the rest of transition time looks like this:
Wiggle Worm Jar – Let children get their wiggles out with this jar! It contains a big list of “wiggle songs” that allows children to move and just have fun singing!
Opening exercises is quick! It always includes an opening prayer, scripture/Article of Faith and talk (check out this suggestion for using Primary talks in your Primary program). Then move right into singing time.
Depending on the Sunday, singing Time consists of
TIP: Post words using this flip chart format to any songs you sing! It helps encourage singing with teachers and Primary children!
I work out a simple monthly schedule with each of the elements listed above. I make a copy for myself and give it to those involved with Primary music on Sunday.
It includes dates, page numbers and any other details needed so we can all quickly get to where we need to be. I print and distribute a copy to me, our pianist and the presidency member over music (3 copies total) on the last Sunday of each month for next month’s schedule.
The Singing Time Planner is what I use to create and distribute this schedule. Works like a charm!
Singing Time To-Go does all the planning for you! The monthly planner is all filled in, complete with to-go lesson plans, visuals, words to post and more!
Better yet, it’s in one spot to easily download and print. Find more details here:
Once my planner is all filled in, I put my copy in the front cover of my “Singing Time Binder.” This goes with me every Sunday. This is Part 2 in my SINGING TIME ORGANIZATION SERIES!
I’d love any comments about how you keep yourself organized in singing time!
I have used this method for YEARS in singing time and it works like a charm! I highly suggest staying organized in Primary by using a singing time schedule!
These posts are part of my Singing Time Organization Series. You can find all my posts in this series HERE.
Singing time just got even easier! With my Singing Time To-Go, all you have to do is print! Be prepared for the entire month – every month!
Be prepared in singing time for the entire month – every month! And all you have to do is print!
Teach the beautiful gospel truths of where we lived before earth, why we are here, and where we will go after we die with these I Lived in Heaven Primary singing time ideas! Help children understand Heavenly Father’s plan and how they can one day return to live with Him again.
Try This Google Trick to improve your Google singing time searches! You’ll save time and get the best singing time search results!
Invite your Primary children to listen to When the Savior Comes Again while they color pictures inspired by the lyrics! This activity allows them to look at and think about this beautiful children’s hymn, making it a great addition to singing time.
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Singing time just got even easier! With my Singing Time To-Go, all you have to do is print! Be prepared for the entire month – every month!
Hundreds of printables organized by song title and category that coincide with my singing time lesson plan posts!
9 thoughts on “SINGING TIME ORGANIZATION SERIES Part 1 – Singing Time Schedule”
I'm excited to see more about your Singing Time Binder!!
I too am excited to see your binder I just love all your ideas, thanks for making this calling so much more fun for me!
Thank you for sharing this! It is helping me to get organized as I learn my new calling!
Camille!! You are my new favorite person haha! Thanks for taking the time to post all of your ideas. I just recently got called as the music leader in my ward and am finding your stuff to be very helpful 🙂 I'm sure it takes some extra time for you to upload everything, so THANK YOU!
Do you sing the scripture song after the opening prayer or before? Thanks.
Hi terryandkori,
I sing the scripture song during the first few minutes of my singing time. But it would defintely work during opening exercises, I would think after the opening prayer (the opening song would come before the prayer). I hope that helps!
~Camille
Camille,
I just got called as primary chorister about a month ago. We've had Mother's Day and stake conference this month so I haven't had an opportunity to really teach the song we are suppose to learn this month but I have just been feeling like "man I have no idea what I'm doing!" I'm a convert to the church when I was 16 so I skipped all my primary years! I'm pretty excited about my calling, especially since I found your getting organized section. Thank you for giving me and others this resource! I am feeling much more confident in what I will be doing!
Danielle
What do you mean about transition time singing? You start singing as the kids come into primary?
Hi Leslie!
Yes, that’s exactly what that is…when the kids are coming into primary. It helps maintain reverence and lets us sing a little more :).
~Camille