Singing games

I am linking up today with Elizabeth at Organized Chaos for a linky party with other music teacher bloggers. Here are 18 favorite singing games along with sources and all other info. Send me an email at musicquilt@hotmail.com and I will send them your way. Here are a few examples to get you excited: My kids love these and beg for them, especially the "slap games" like Ama Llama! My kids also love Mac 'n Cheese.. it's a camp song but they could play and sing this for HOURS

I found this idea online somewhere, but can't find it again now. But here's my version: I made this poster the week we were reviewing Baptism that said "Sing or Dare." The "Sing" cards had a fun way to sing a certain verse of the song we were reviewing. The "Dare" cards had a question or just something silly for the child to do. We ended up singing each verse of the song twice, with lots of fun mixed in! Here's what the cards said: For Junior Primary Dare: Stand on your chair and shout "I…

It's a rainy evening and the 1st graders in your children's choir are extra wiggly. You need a quick change-of-pace to keep their attention and get through rehearsal. Been there? I think we all have. There are lots of games you could play, but I like choosing games and activi

If you're trying to get your fourth and fifth graders singing, Love Somebody is the best singing game for sixteenth notes + Valentine's Day!

I was in charge of our Primary Singing time at church a few weeks ago and decided to play a simple game of tic-tac-toe to help us practice a song. It was so easy to put together, the kids had fun, and we got a good practice on one of my favorite songs! Supplies: Construction paper in Red and Blue Scissors Tape Chalk Prep Work: Draw an X on a piece of red construction paper. Cut it out and trace 5 more onto more red paper. Draw an O on a piece of blue construction paper and do the same thing…

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I have only done this game with the Senior primary and it was a complete hit! I'm sure it would work for Junior too. So here's our Sing or Dare cans (you better believe I opened up a can of kidney beans and sweet corn on Sunday morning just for this activity, hehehe! :) Inside each can are the sticks that have how we will sing the song (any song works!) OR their dare! Pick a "reverent helper" one at a time and have them decide "sing or dare?" Then they pick a stick out of that can and read…

Looking for engaging, musical games to play with your students? Here are a few of my favorite games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.

low prep, simple singing time review lesson plan activity using dice that your primary will love, easy singing time review activity

Naughty Kitty Cat - Circle Song - Make Moments Matter

Try this fun Would You Rather Questions for Kids Game in Singing Time with 8 printable question cards and ideas for LDS Primary music leaders to teach songs.

Ready to get moving? Try this song! Don't be fooled, though. It starts slow, but it doesn't stay that way!Lyrics:Stand Up, Sit DownTurn around and touch the ...

Call and response is a musical form based on dialogue - someone sings or plays a phrase of music and someone else (or a group of people) respond in the subsequent phrase. Call and response stems from a variety of musical traditions, including African, Cuban, folk, and even church music (think cantor

A list of five circle games that are great for elementary music. There are so many concepts you can teach with these games, and the kids will love it!

Teaching elementary music with no touch singing games? That is a tall order, but here are 6 fun suggestions for general music classes!

Balloon Bounce - A fun Primary song review game for singing time! Have the kids help keep the balloon up and off the ground in these 5 unique and fun ways to play! It will build in tons of repetition for one Primary song or for a mix of songs! Grab this free printable lesson plan and how to for Primary music leaders / Primary choristers or use this fun activity for any music time or singing activity! Also super fun for a birthday party!

It's the year 2005. You're carpooling to dance class when your friend's mom turns on the radio and everyone starts singing along. Can you keep up?

Singing games are a great way to teach musical concepts, incorporate movement, and give children an opportunity to sing alone and with others. They're perfect as gathering activities, ice-breakers, or a quick change-of-pace in the middle of rehearsal. A few months ago, I shared seven fun

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