(by Julie Coles) |
Here is an idea for the sunday before thanksgiving...
Cut out several sets of numbers 0-9 as needed. Color them the Primary colors. Laminate if desired. Place these numbers onto a flannelboard in different combinations, ie: 321, 84,6,1, 5086, 67, 38, 47, 17, 9,23, 602, etc...
Prepare a song title poster for each of the 6 songs you choose to sing from the suggestions below. to begin the singing time activity, tell the children that you are thinking of a special hymn that will be the last song you sing during singing time. Tell them that you will give them clues to help them guess which hymn you are thinking of. Tell them you do not want them to say their guesses out loud but you will tell them when you want them to raise their hands if they think they know what hymn is the correct answer. Place the flannel board where all the children can see it and tell them that this is their first clue. Then post each song title on the flannelboard as the children sing it. Remind the kids you are looking for one hymn that has to do with numbers and with the songs you are singing. If necessary give more verbal clues. When all of the songs have been sung, ask the children what hymn all of these clues have led to. The answer is: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS HB 241.
Song suggestions:
My Heavenly Father Loves Me CS 228
All Things Bright & Beautiful CS 231
Jesus Once was a Little Child CS 55
I Feel My Savior's Love CS 74
A Happy Family CS 198 or Families Can Be Together Forever CS 188
For Health & Strength CS 21
I Want to Live the Gospel CS 148 or The Church of Jesus Christ CS 77
Our Primary Colors CS 258