 |
| click here to download |
When I've taught this song in the past I've used objects. See the list below. There are a couple of ways to do this.1) Put the objects on a table. Sing the first line, have the kids repeat. Choose a child to pick the object that goes with that phrase and stand in line at the front of the room. Continue with the next line. This is great for Junior Primary.
2) Just start singing and handing out the objects as you go. Do the first four lines and then have the children sing with you and the kids holding the objects try to get themselves in order at the front of the room. Sing it again to see if they got it right. Then do the same for the rest of the verse. This is geared more toward Senior Primary.
Whenever I hear the song of a bird stuffed animal bird
Or look at the blue, blue sky, blue fabric that can be waved above the head
Whenever I feel the rain on my face small spray bottle set on mist
Or the wind as it rushes by, hand fan
Whenever I touch a velvet rose fake rose
Or walk by our lilac tree, fake lilac branch or just a branch
I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world small globe
Heav’nly Father created for me. child pointing to himself
Or look at the blue, blue sky, blue fabric that can be waved above the head
Whenever I feel the rain on my face small spray bottle set on mist
Or the wind as it rushes by, hand fan
Whenever I touch a velvet rose fake rose
Or walk by our lilac tree, fake lilac branch or just a branch
I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world small globe
Heav’nly Father created for me. child pointing to himself
He gave me my eyes that I might see glasses or child pointing to their eyes
The color of butterfly wings. toy butterfly
He gave me my ears that I might hear child pointing to their ears
The magical sound of things. small bell or instrument
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart: mirror
I thank him rev’rently child folding arms as if praying
For all his creations, of which I’m a part. clear container filled with small toy animals, fruit, plants, etc.
Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me. paper or stuffed heart
The color of butterfly wings. toy butterfly
He gave me my ears that I might hear child pointing to their ears
The magical sound of things. small bell or instrument
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart: mirror
I thank him rev’rently child folding arms as if praying
For all his creations, of which I’m a part. clear container filled with small toy animals, fruit, plants, etc.
Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me. paper or stuffed heart
Thank you for sharing your ideas! I wanted to use objects, but hadn't figured out how to do it. I love the idea of putting them on the table for Jr. Primary!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in this arrangement for flute, which is shown in your graphic. But, when I click on the link "this beautiful arrangement", it links to an SATB version without a flute part. Could you link to the solo/flute version as well? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you caught that! I accidentally linked the wrong arrangement. I didn't realize I had two versions. It's fixed now. Thank you so much for catching that!
DeleteI don't get around on Social media very much. I noticed your comments here when I was browsing and wanted to thank you for your kind comments. I have not done a lot with music in the past couple of years but hope to get geared up and going again. Sincerely, Lyle
ReplyDeleteI don't get around on Social media very much. I noticed your comments here when I was browsing and wanted to thank you for your kind comments. I have not done a lot with music in the past couple of years but hope to get geared up and going again. Sincerely, Lyle
ReplyDeleteI know this post is kind of old. But the link for the sheet music doesn't work. Do you know where I can find it? I couldn't see it on his website either.
ReplyDeletegreat piece
ReplyDelete