Mother's Day Primary Singing Time Idea (virtual friendly)

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This is N O T fashion advice for your Singing Time!!!!!  This is a fun way to practice your Mother's Day Primary song's for Sacrament Meeting or just for reviewing Spring and Mother's Day songs!

Our ward is meeting for Primary Singing Time virtually once a month, we did this fun Singing Time in celebration of upcoming Mother's Day last week and it was sooooo fun :)

Here's the idea:

Arrive dressed in many fun layers (things MOTHER'S would wear).  For example earrings, necklace, gloves, purse, shoes, scarf, lipstick, glasses etc).

Sing with the children the song of choice, then JUMP out of camera (yes! literally, JUMP!), switch/take off/or add an item of your outfit, then JUMP back in view (or go behind the piano or chalkboard if in-person).  

Do you SPOT the Difference?????

(earrings)

Then, start singing the same song for review (or another song of choice).  By the end of the song, have them raise their hand if they SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!!!!

So fun to get them focusing and singing over and over.

To get reeeeeeeeal tricky, change T W O items!!!

Happy Singing Times!!!!!!

-iheartprimarymusic

Get to Know Your Mom PURSE-onally

How fun is this!?!?

Collect 6-8 "mom" PURSES and display them on the table.  Let a child come and choose a purse.  In each purse have a favorite song of one of the mother's in the ward.  This may take a few phone calls to get different favorite primary songs of some sisters in the ward :).  Then sing that song!!!

You could also just have a song in each of the purses...

Happy Mother's Day to all you music leaders!!!  Thanks for all the nice comments we have received and don't forget to take a look at our other posts from this week!

What are Mother's Made of?

For this singing time you will need:
A snickers bar, lemon, marshmallows, chocolate bar, onions, rocks, Mr. Clean product, and any form of medicine.

Let a child pick one of these items, then read that part in the poem and sing a song!!!

What are Mother's Made of?
by Cheryl Briggs

What are Mother's made of?
It's very plain to see--
Lots and lots of yummy things,
'Cause they're as sweet as they can be!


I think they're made of snickers
  To keep a laugh and smile,
While getting through the rough days,
  The ones that are a trial!


At times they're made of lemons
  When they get sour and mad--
Just cause we scribble on the wall--
  They think we're really bad!


They could be made of marshmallows--
  So tender, soft and puffy.
'Cause sometimes they'll give in to you,
  instead of getting huffy!


Perhaps they're made of chocolate bars,
  Melting in the sun.
Especially when you tell them,
  "Mom, you're my favorite one!"

They could be made of onions--
  When at times they start to cry.
And if you ask the reason--
  They really don't know why!

Sometimes I think they're made of rocks
  So strong and firm and set!
You try so hard to change their mind--
  And couldn't on a bet!

I think they're made of Mr. Clean
  Always putting things away--
Making sure we do our chores
  Before we can go and play!

They must be made of medicine--
  They always have the cure.
No matter what the pain and ache
  They fix us up for sure!

I know they're made of honey--
  So gooey and so sweet.
With hugs and kisses and "I love you,"
  Which they constantly repeat!

I guess they're made of all these things--
And even so much more--
They teach us, love us, help us through,
'Cause that's what Moms are for!

Mother is a Gardener

 Mother is a Gardener.
by Pat Graham and Joan Ashton

My mother has a garden that she waters everyday.  
Sometimes she picks the flowers and makes a bright bouquet.
She says the flowers remind her of things that children do--
So come into the garden, and I'll explain to you.

She says I'm like a daisy,
  a golden ray of sun,
Or like a happy marigold,
  always full of fun.

Here's a lacy lilac;
  it scatters sweet perfume.
And here's a yellow daffodil
  to brighten up a room.

I'm like a carefree dandelion
growing wild and free.
And I am like a hollyhock,
as tall as I can be.

Here's a strong snapdragon,
as big and brave as Dad.
And here's a small, sweet violet
trying to be glad.

I'm like a quiet crocus
  with promise for the spring.
I'm a purple pansy
  that makes you want to sing.


If I am like a flower,
  then surely you must know
That mother is the gardener,
  for she help me to grow!
She cultivates and nurtures
  and enriches pateintly.
Thank you, Heavenly Father,
  for creating her for me.
 

Pair the two flowers that go together in the poem on the table.  Choose 2 children to come pick a pair.  Read that part of the poem and then sing a song!  Let those 2 children hold up the flowers while you sing!

A Mother's Image

Let children assemble the pieces and build a mother!!!  For each piece, read the poem and sing a song!

-Legs/Feet:  Her feet are busy all day long
 With loving tasks to make me strong.
They lead me in the righteous way
And guide me if I go astray.

-Knees:  Whether playing a game or scrubbing the floors,
Her knees bend willingly to every chore.
And kneeling in prayer with me each night
She teaches me how to do what's right.

-Lap:  There's a special place my mother has made
Where I can go when I'm hurt or afraid;
Or if I just need a hug or nap,
I climb into my mother's lap.

-Heart:  A mother's heart may be quite small in size,
But forgiving the most, it wins the grand prize.
Her love's given freely, without any strings,
But to see it returned will make her heart sing.

-Arms:  When loving her children, her arms are so gentle;
When protecting from harm, they can be hard as metal.
They can hold, lift, and carry heavy burdens or light,
But a mom's arms are best when they're hugging you tight.

-Hands:  A mom's hands keep busy throughout the long day.
Preparing meals and cleaning away,
Whether mending a shirt or wiping a tear.
Whenever I need help, my mom's hands appear.

-Shoulders:  Though she might not have the broadest of shoulder,
They're able to lift some of life's heaviest boulders.
Moms are able to share your worries with care,
And when you need a good cry, her shoulder's always there.

-Face:  Obedient to the Lord, Mom's face is a sample
Of a life time of service and good example.
the laughter and joy lines make it special, you see,
for each one was put there by children like me.

-Eyes:  Her eyes shine with pride over each child's good deed,
Though sometimes a tear may slide down her cheek.
With protecting care they watch me at play,
And seek every chance to help me each day.

-Mouth:  From her mouth I hear stories of what Jesus would do.
She speaks words of truth and encouragement, too.
I love hearing her laughter and seeing her smile
You see, Mom's my best friend--and I like her style!