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Directed Listening VS Passive Listening
Studies have shown that students learn much faster when their attention is directed to the subject at hand. If they…
Teach A song In 5 Minutes
The directed listening method really works! Here is what one primary music leader wrote about it: "I wanted to let…
Remember Your Primary Days
Think back at your time in Primary. What songs did you love singing? How did they make you feel? Have…
Plan the week before
Consider choosing what you want to do in Primary on the Sunday BEFORE you present it. This gives you time…
Teaching “I Am Like A Star”
I was asked to do a directed listening script for I Am Like a Star. I thought I already did…
Your Job is to Teach
As you put together your plan for the next few months, add in some directed listening plans with all of…
You Are Enough
Thought for the day: You are enough! What that means is, you don't have to do it all! I hear…
Teaching “Have I done Any good”
Directed Listening Post! I was asked to substitute as Primary music leader this last Sunday ten minutes before church started!…
Directed Listening Works
The directed listening method really works! Here is what one primary music leader wrote about it: "I wanted to let…
What affected You
Think back at your time in Primary. What songs did you love singing? How did they make you feel? Have…
Plan Ahead
Plan Ahead Consider choosing what you want to do in Primary on the Sunday BEFORE you present it. This gives…
Manipulatives
Manipulatives They are not toys. They are manipulatives. When elementary school teachers teach math, they often use manipulatives to teach…
Repetition Strengthens the Connections in Children’s Brains
Repetition strengthens the connections in the brain in children.Why is this important? It's important because the child will learn and…