Teaching hymns in singing time is HARD! But with this list of favorite Primary singing time ideas for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives will make teaching a cinch!
My tried-and-true favorite is a melody map! Your Primary will sing the hymn over and over again as they decipher this singing time puzzle!
Teach the hymn, I Know That My Redeemer Lives using these various singing time methods (click on the link to jump to that section):
I Know That My Redeemer Lives Lyrics and Sheet Music
Find the sheet music to I Know That My Redeemer Lives on the Church’s website. This beloved hymn is a favorite and for good reason! Just read these lyrics to the first verse:
I know that my Redeemer lives.
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead.
He lives, my ever-living Head.
He lives to bless me with his love.
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.
I Know That My Redeemer Lives Flip Chart
Find I Know That My Redeemer Lives lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
1. Melody Map
This melody map for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives is my personal favorite and what I use when teaching this hymn in singing time!
2. Plan of Salvation Board Game
If your Primary enjoys games, try this Plan of Salvation Board Game from the Friend. Review cards are my FAVORITE way to practice double melody songs! You basically create 2 random groups depending on what category the kids fall in. Once you have your groups, sing the parts together. Then repeat with new groups. It’s such a simple way to repeat over and over again without ever getting bored!
3. Pat Graham
Sister Pat Graham, who put together A Children’s Songbook Companion created this lesson plan for I Know That My Redeemer Lives during her 2019 Workshop.
Access this in my Resource Library. Instructions for accessing my Resource Library are found at the bottom of this post.
4. Handbells
Use this chord chart for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives with handbells. The chart uses these guitar chords.
Merry Bells
Or use Merry Bells for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives in singing time! There are several options to choose from:
- Play Along DVD Hymns Songs
- Digital Download Multi-Note Harmony
- Digital Download Single-Note Melody
- Printable Handbell Charts
- The Merry Bells App
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5. Simplified ASL
Simplified ASL is always a great route when teaching a hymn. Check out these various ASL videos for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives:
Then make sure to check out my post for teaching sign language in singing time!
6. Sharla Dance
Sharla Dance has some great suggestions for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives. Some ideas are catered to younger children and some to older children.
7. More Singing Time Ideas
Primary Singing has several ideas for teaching I Know That My Redeemer Lives.
LDS Primary Printables also has more singing time ideas.
Leave your I Know That My Redeemer Lives Singing Time Ideas
How will you teach I Know That My Redeemer Lives in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions and ideas!
Check out this quick tutorial video for accessing the Resource Library:
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > I Know That My Redeemer Lives.
