Teach the Primary song Can a Little Child like Me? in singing time with rhythm sticks! Your Primary children will love keeping the beat and learning this simple song about gratitude.
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I use rhythm sticks in singing time quite frequently! They are a fun way for kids to feel the beat and connect with Primary songs.
With Can a Child Like Me?, the simple rhythm makes it easy for even the youngest Primary children to join in and stay focused.
For this activity, provide unsharpened pencils or rhythm sticks for each of your Primary children to have 2, like these (Amazon affiliate link):
A set of rhythm sticks is great too (Amazon affiliate link):
Demonstrate these actions as you and the teachers sing the song:
VERSE 1:
VERSE 2:
Post the words using this flip chart format as needed.
Pass out 2 rhythm sticks to each child. Do the actions together. Repeat several times until the actions are learned. Additionally, ask these directive listening questions in between singing:
Bear testimony that we can thank Heavenly Father not only through our words but also our actions.
Check out this demonstration video for teaching Can a Little Child like Me in singing time using this lesson plan:
Make sure to check out these Can a Little Child like Me? singing time ideas from A Children’s Songbook Companion.
Also check out this handbell chart for Can a Little Child like Me? It requires the 13-note handbell set and plays the melody on the chorus.
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Can a Little Child like Me.
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Can a Little Child like Me.
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!
Be prepared in singing time for the entire month – every month! And all you have to do is print!
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