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Post by wssbj4 on Apr 19, 2009 9:15:57 GMT -5
I am new to this calling this year. I was wondering what others are doing for the program. I was told that we do not have to teach all the songs to all the children if we do not want to. I could have just a small group sing a certain song, the whole primary sing another, the senior primary sing another and so forth. I am not very good at this. I guess I am just nervous and do not want to disappoint the Primary Presidency or the parents.
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Post by Kristine on Apr 29, 2009 10:53:14 GMT -5
Your exactly right. You can have groups or the whole primary sing different songs in the program. We always try to make sure that any child who wants to, is involved when we do individual groups. We also try to keep those groups to a bare minimum, because the primary music is such a powerful teaching tool and the songs will stay with the children forever, and a lesson may not. We give our music leader the sharing time for the first Sunday of every month until the program. She uses this time to teach the new song for that month, this way she has plenty of teaching time! We ask that she use the program outline and teach the gospel principle along with the song, and it really turns out great. Hope this helps you... and by the way... you will do great!! Heavenly Father wants you right where you are for a reason. Coordinate with your Primary Presidency and you will touch someone!!
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Post by prettyeyes72 on May 3, 2009 11:09:55 GMT -5
In our Primary, we teach all the songs that are in the program to Senior and then I do at least the first verse with Junior. If we can do more, that is great, if not, I don't really worry about it. While different children may learn to different degrees, I felt it was important that they at least attempt to learn the program songs. I also add in other songs whenever I can, even if we don't learn them as well as the program songs.
Now, what we actually do for the program is another story. I usually decide on how we are going to sing each song for the program a couple of months before we sing in sacrament meeting. This allows me to see how well the children are picking up on the individual songs. If there is a song that isn't going as well (or a verse or something), I choose that one for small groups. If most of the songs are going really well, I can then choose whichever song I want to do for a group. Honestly, some of my decisions are based on how the program is set up, which again usually doesn't happen until later in the year. I feel it is nice to have variety throughout, so the order of the songs and the flow of the program can help me decide.
It is also nice to get an idea of who wants to participate before you start arranging the groups. I handed out a little survey to each student that asked if they wanted to sing in a small group or play an instrument.
I wouldn't worry about disappointing anyone. I've seen programs done many different ways, and I've never heard anyone disappointed in them.
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