I Am a Child of God is a Primary song almost EVERY Primary child knows! But if you want to teach it’s core doctrine in singing time, use these I Am a Child of God Primary singing time ideas.
With these fun, easy-to-use activities for I Am a Child of God, teaching singing time not only helps children learn the gospel through son, but becomes simple and enjoyable.
I LOVE relating this classic Primary song to the Plan of Salvation! It brings a somewhat complicated topic to Primary children’s level!
Also make sure to check out these other I Am a Child of God 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.
In 1957, Naomi Randall was to make arrangements for a new song to be written for a Primary conference.…Sister Randall prayed for help in finding the right words for the song. Some hours later she awakened, got out of bed, and wrote the words for three verses. Then she thanked Heavenly Father for helping her.…After hearing the song sung at a stake conference, Elder Spencer W. Kimball suggested that “Teach me all that I must know” be changed to “I must do.” He said, “To know isn’t enough . . . we have to do something.” President Kimball often said, with a twinkle in his eye, that he helped Sister Randall write this wonderful song.
…Even without a survey to tell us, we know that this is the most often sung Primary song. For years, it only had three verses—even in the 1985 hymnbook arrangement. We were pleased to include the fourth verse, which added the word “celestial” to the vocabulary of the songbook.
Find the sheet music to I Am a Child of God on the Church’s website. I love its depiction of children’s earnest desire to share the gospel:
I am a child of God, And he has sent me here, Has given me an earthly home With parents kind and dear.
[CHORUS] Lead me, guide me, walk beside me, Help me find the way. Teach me all that I must do To live with him someday.
I am a child of God, And so my needs are great; Help me to understand his words Before it grows too late.
[CHORUS]
I am a child of God. Rich blessings are in store; If I but learn to do his will, I’ll live with him once more.
[CHORUS]
I am a child of God. His promises are sure; Celestial glory shall be mine If I can but endure.
[CHORUS]
You may also want to check out the sing along video for I Am a Child of God. It’s a great way for you to easily become more familiar with it or to show to your Primary during singing time.
Find I Am a Child of God lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
Or this I Am a Child of God flip chart with pictures is also available to download:
These printables are also filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > I Am a Child of God.
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I love incorporating The Plan of Salvation to teach I Am a Child of God! It brings a difficult concept (the plan of salvation) onto their learning level – that they are a child of God.
Teach I Am a Child of God in singing time using these simple spoon actions for all four verses and the chorus! It’s an easy way to reinforce the song’s message while helping kids stay motivated to sing.
There are 2 variations for this I Am a Child of God handbell chart. One chart plays the optional obbligato. The other plays the melody on the chorus. Make sure to check out more details for using handbells in singing time.
These printables are filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > I Am a Child of God.
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Merry Bells also has a digital handbell chart for I Am a Child of God:
A Children’s Songbook Companion contains a singing time lesson plan for every single song in the Children’s Songbook including I Am a Child of God.
These printables are filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > I Am a Child of God.
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Holly also has videos available for teaching I Am a Child of God. Check out her explanation video here:
Once you have the signs learned, sign along here:
Then make sure to check out my post for more helpful tips for teaching sign language in singing time!
Let your Primary children color these coloring book pages for I Am a Child of God as they listen to the song being sung.
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > I Am a Child of God.
How are you teaching I Am a Child of God in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions and ideas!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > I Am a Child of God.
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