Children love to learn which is why it’s important to seek the lord early while in their youth! Teach this Primary song using these Seek the Lord Early Primary singing time ideas.
My favorite idea list below is definitely the seeking activity! It provides TONS of repetition as children search for key words found in the song.
Also make sure to check out these other Seek the Lord Early singing time ideas as well (click on the link to jump to that section):
This information comes from Stories from The Children’s Songbook by Sister Pat Graham.
Joanne Bushman Doxey and her husband served as mission presidents in Barcelona, Spain. “While there, she said, “I was impressed as I read the scriptures. . . that if children learned early to seek the Lord, they would be guided and protected throughout their lives.”
Just before the Doxeys completed their mission, President Dwan Young contacted Joanne. She wanted someone who could understand the needs of children in the mission field.
One of the first assignments given to Sister Doxey was to help write the 1984 Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation. The scripture she had been impressed with prompted this song.
Author’sNote: I [Sister Pat Graham] always liked to sit by Joanne at board meetings. I had a new baby as well as teenagers, and I eagerly soaked up her comments about parenting and teaching.
She always made me feel that it was possible to be a successful mother and serve in the Church.
Joanne said, “The most important of all activities and honors, the most time-consuming and most rewarding, has been the rearing of a righteous family.”
She is the mother of eight children who enjoy singing together and collecting and playing musical instruments.
Find the sheet music to Seek the Lord Early on the Church’s website. It’s simple truths remind us how important it is that our children learn the gospel while they are young:
I’ll seek the Lord early while in my youth, And he will help me to know the truth. I’ll search the scriptures and find him there, Then go to our Father in fervent prayer. I’ll seek the Lord early, and I’ll obey His living prophets in all they say. I’ll keep his commandments; his love will abound. I will seek the Lord early, and he will be found.
You may also want to check out the sing along video for Seek the Lord Early. It’s a great way for you to easily become more familiar with it or to show to your Primary during singing time.
Find Seek the Lord Early lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
Or this Seek the Lord Early flip chart with pictures is also available to download:
These printables are also filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > Seek the Lord Early.
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Teach Seek the Lord Early with a simple seeking activity! Your Primary will enjoy “seeking” around the Primary room as they search for all the answers!
This Seek the Lord Early hot ‘n cold idea is suggested in the 2014 outline that corresponds to the visuals referenced above!
This handbell chart utilizes simple chording on the chorus. Make sure to check out more details for using handbells in singing time.
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Merry Bells also has handbell charts for Seek the Lord Early. There are several options to choose from:
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A Children’s Songbook Companion contains a singing time lesson plan for every single song in the Children’s Songbook including Seek the Lord Early.
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ASL is always a great option as well! Check out the Church’s ASL video for teaching Seek the Lord Early.
Or try this simplified sign language using this video:
Then make sure to check out my post for more helpful tips for teaching sign language in singing time!
How are you teaching Seek the Lord Early in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions and ideas!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Seek the Lord Early.
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