Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Get Singing Time To Go

Family History – I am Doing It

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Email
Print

To teach the song Family History-I am Doing it in singing time, I thought why not utilize an actual tree?  Such a great visual for the primary kids!

Camille's Primary Ideas: Family History I Am Doing It singing time idea
**This post contains an affiliate link.  That means I receive a small commission from sales at no cost to you.  But know that I wouldn’t recommend this product if I didn’t LOVE it!
 

I borrowed this little tree from my neighbor.  If you don’t have such a neighbor with such a tree, you can easily do this activity using a drawn tree on the chalkboard!  You can also pull out a Christmas tree!  You’ll just omit the clothespins and use tape instead.

Or if you really want a decorative tree around your house, Amazon sells them here (affiliate link):

I used these simple clip art pictures to hang on the tree:

Download the Free Family History - I am Doing It Singing Time Printables

These printables are filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > Family History – I am Doing It.

 

Get access to this printable
​and my entire FREE Resource Library!

Subscribe to my free newsletter and get instant access to my Resource Library, which includes this file and all of my other free singing time printables!
​
Click the button below, enter your information then check your inbox for the link to the Resource Library!

ACCESS RESOURCE LIBRARY

Encuentre la biblioteca de recursos en español

Print on card stock, cut out and laminate (optional).
 
Before Primary, tape the pictures (or use magnets) under random chairs.
 
Tell the children that we all have a very important tree that’s not an apple tree, or a shade tree, or a Christmas tree.  Have them listen to the song by either having the piano play it and you and the teachers sing along (post words like I do HERE) or play it using your phone, CD, etc.
 
Afterward, have the children look under their chairs to find clip art pictures with keywords.  Play the song again to find which clip art picture comes first.  Have the child with the first picture come pin it to the tree.
 
Once added, sing the corresponding phrase, and maybe discuss it quickly (i.e. “Family history” is the written stories and records of the family who lived before you), then gradually add on until the entire song has been listened to, the clip art pictures are all hung on the tree and the song has been sung several times.
 
If time permits (you may get through this quickly – especially in Sr.), pass out 1/4 sheets of paper with coloring utensils and let the kids draw a picture of an ancestor or family member.  Play the song as they color.  When finished, they can come add it to the “Family Tree” using a clothespin.
 
This way everyone can get a turn to come pin something on to the tree ;).  Also signifying that we are all brothers and sisters that belong to the same giant family tree!
 
For Junior Primary post the words to the song like I do HERE.  For added movement do as A Children’s Songbook Companion book suggests:
invite the children to slap their laps, clap and snap-over and over to the rhythm of the song.”

Check out this quick tutorial video for accessing the Resource Library:

ACCESS RESOURCE LIBRARY

Encuentre la biblioteca de recursos en español

These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Family History – I Am Doing It.

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Email
Print

Make singing time easy!

Get it to go!

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!

FIND OUT MORE HERE
Camille's Primary Ideas: Singing Time To-Go Membership

10 thoughts on “Family History – I am Doing It”

  6. The Allen Family

    Awesome! Thanks! So is the taping the cards under the chairs the attention getter or is there something else? (Sorry, I know you don't want to ever post things from the book, but I was too late telling my husband I wanted the book for Mother's Day so now I need to wait for my birthday to get it. 🙂 You don't have to tell me if you don't want, but I'm just trying to figure out exactly how I'm going to do this song. Thanks!
    Dezi

    Reply
  8. Tanya Eagar

    I’ve tried several times to access your library. I’ve added your email to my contacts but still nothing comes through. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

    Reply

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Camille's Primary Ideas: Singing Time To-Go Membership

Be prepared in singing time for the entire month – every month!  And all you have to do is print!

FIND OUT MORE HERE

Recommended singing time supplies:

Camille's Primary Ideas: Family History-I Am Doing It Singing Time Lesson Plan Idea
Using Handbells in Primary Singing Time Ideas
Camille's Primary Ideas: New Music for the Articles of Faith singing time ideas
Camille's Primary Ideas: My Heavenly Father Loves Me Primary Singing Time Ideas

Teaching My Heavenly Father Loves Me Lyrics

Are you looking for ideas for teaching My Heavenly Father Loves Me in singing time? Then this list is for you!  You will love this comprehensive list of My Heavenly Father Loves Me Primary singing time ideas.

Camille's Primary Ideas: Could I Hold the Baby Primary Singing Time Ideas

Could I Hold the Baby Primary Singing Time Ideas

Are you looking to teach something this Christmas outside the Children’s Songbook? Could I Hold the Baby is a perfect choice as it’s been published by the Church!  Teach Could I Hold the Baby using these Primary singing time ideas.

Camille's Primary Ideas: Christmas Primary Singing Time Ideas

LDS Primary Christmas Singing Time Ideas

It’s not singing time in December without singing Christmas Primary songs and hymns!  Make sure to sing as many Christmas Primary songs as possible using these Christmas Primary singing time ideas!

Copyright © 2023 Camille’s Primary Ideas

Pinterest Youtube Instagram

Gain access to ALL my free lesson plan printables

    Hundreds of printables organized by song title and category that coincide with my singing time lesson plan posts!

    New Primary Music Leader?

    Sign up to receive emails to get you started in singing time!

    Make singing time easy!

    Get it to-go!

    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!

    Camille's Primary Ideas: Singing Time To-Go Membership
    FIND OUT MORE HERE