Occasionally, singing time spans the entire 2nd hour on a 5th Sunday for various reasons. If that’s the case for your Primary, try these 5th Sunday singing time ideas that are sure to make the 2nd hour in singing time fly by!
My favorite 5th Sunday activity listed below is Walking Along the Covenant Path. Mainly because it fits with the Covenant Path theme that is encouraged to be taught on these Sundays.
But no matter your reason, check out these 5th Sunday singing time ideas that are sure to keep everyone engaged for an entire hour (click on the link to quickly jump to that section).
Why Have Combined Primary on 5th Sundays?
There are several reasons why you may have Primary combined on a 5th Sunday including:
- Teacher Council Trainings: These quarterly trainings are for teachers to “counsel together about principles of Christlike teaching. They also counsel about how to improve gospel learning and teaching.” More details on these trainings are in the Church’s Handbook under Teaching the Gospel 17.4.
- 5th Sunday combined adult 2nd hour: The bishopric may want as many members of the ward to attend a combined adult meeting during the 2nd hour. Combining Primary into one class lets more adults attend this meeting
- Prepare to Sing in Sacrament Meeting: Maybe you’re singing in sacrament meeting soon or preparing for the program, or just want to sing with the Primary together!
- Just for fun!: Sometimes it’s fun to just shake things up a bit. Why not let the whole Primary stay together on 5th Sundays for some extra singing time?
5th Sunday Singing Time Ideas
1. Walk Along the Covenant Path
Teach Primary children what it means to walk along the covenant path using this singing time idea. It fits perfectly with the 5th Sunday theme for Primary children which is Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path.
2. Primary Song Goals
Just because this lesson plan is intended as a New Year’s activity, doesn’t mean it can’t be implemented any time of year! Use suggestions from the Children’s Guidebook and relate them to a Primary song with this Primary song New Year’s goals singing time activity!
3. Singing Missionaries
Singing Missionaries is always such a testimony promoting singing time activity! Your Primary will love answering gospel-related questions all with Primary songs!
4. Primary Flashcards
If you want your Primary children to BEG you to keep going, you need these Primary flashcards! Stay tuned for an updated version that follows Come, Follow Me curriculum!
5. Musical Memory
Primary children LOVE to play memory! So why not add a musical twist and play Musical Memory! This version matches the first and last half of song titles together. When a match is made, sing that song!
6. Mr. Potato Head
Your Primary will want to play and sing over and over again with this Mr. Potato Head review activity!! The combinations are ENDLESS as is the fun making it perfect for a 5th Sunday!
7. Sing Through a New Year
This sing through a New Year’s Primary singing time idea gets your Primary singing 12 songs relating to different months and themes found throughout the year all at once!
8. April Showers Bring May Flowers
For a 5th Sunday in the spring, try this April Showers Brings May Flowers singing time idea!
Leave your 5th Sunday Singing Time Ideas
Does Your Primary combine on the 5th Sunday? If so, what are your favorite 5th Sunday singing time ideas? Leave a comment with your suggestions and idea!


