I made various signs that help us be safe.
These two signs are pretty obvious. Could they stop and start with me? The next two were a bit trickier for the kids (and for me...I am not sure I thought it through all the way...)
Depending on the sign I held up they had to turn that direction and keep singing. (What I didn't think through was that I would ALSO have to move to get in front of the kids). It was a bit too busy and noisy for it to be successful. Maybe we'll use these signs again when they hard-core know the songs.
These signs were a lot of fun. Unfortunately I couldn't find a Speed Limit sign that went faster than 45 MPH. Oh well. Our pianist was a good sport and really exaggerated the speed. :)
The last two signs aren't exactly for safety, but I thought they were close enough. I think it is important to go into the right restroom... Safe? Perhaps.
It was fun to switch the signs and see if they could follow. They did a pretty good job, but it wasn't the most calm singing time we have ever had. Occasionally I let the kids hold up the signs and decide when to switch them. It was a great way to review the songs!
4 comments:
Your dad saw this post and commented to me about how incredibly creative you are. Those kids are so blessed to have you. :)
haha. I do believe it is a good thing to go in the right bathroom. You are a creative girl! I bet the primary LOVES you.
Sounds like you are a fantastic singing time leader :-) and that you're enjoying yourself.
This is the same calling I had when we were first married! Loved it! It was the year the Children's Primary Songbook was new, so I was learning with the children. One of my favorite things to do when I sub now is use wind-wands, 3 foot ribbons attatched to dowels with a fishing swivel thing, bead on top so nobody gets eye-poked. Then they would follow my actions with their own baton. You can make it snake on the ground, up and over shoulder, all kinds of fun moving with music. I use simplified ASL signs a lot. Name that tune challenge ("Can you name the song in 5 notes, 4? 3? 2?). Great blessings from great callings!
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