Children's Worship University 2020 Program

January 24–25, 2020 | First Baptist Church | Richardson, TX GUEST SPEAKER: Karen Gosselin

GREAT COMMISSION TEAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome............................................. 3 CWU Leadership............................... 4 Clinicians............................................ 5 Featured Speaker............................... 6 Church Map........................................ 7 Friday Schedule.................................. 8 Saturday Schedule............................. 9 Class Descriptions..................... 10-14 Other Information........................... 15 Next Year.......................................... 16 Handouts..................................22-100

MUSIC & WORSHIP GREAT COMMISSION TEAM 214.828.5246 texasbaptists.org/music CHILDREN’S WORSHIP UNIVERSITY is presented by the Music & Worship Team of Texas Baptists and is made possible in part through church gifts to the Cooperative Program of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

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Welcome We are so glad you are here! Through much prayer and planning, we are thrilled to bring you some of the best children’s worship training in the nation these next two days. Our prayer is that something will inspire you today and tomorrow that you can go back home to continue touching the lives of children, their parents, an entire congregation and your community for Christ. There’s nothing more powerful than music to do this! Thank you for being here and your willingness to serve with the children in your church!

Serving Him Together,

Tom Tillman

Music & Worship Lead Great Commission Team Texas Baptists

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CWU LEADERSHIP CWU Dream Team COURTNEY CAIN

Texas Baptists Great Commission Team PHIL MILLER

Acting Director Great Commission Team Texas Baptists

TOM TILLMAN

Director, Music and Worship Great Commission Team Texas Baptists

KAREN WITCHER

Program Ministry Coordinator Music and Worship Great Commission Team Texas Baptists

DAN TURNER

Consultant, Music & Worship Great Commission Team Texas Baptists

Children’s Music Assistant Green Acres Baptist Church Tyler, TX

DENISE CHESSER Music Assistant First Baptist Church Round Rock, TX

ANGIE FULTON

Children’s Music Coordinator Green Acres Baptist Church Tyler, TX

MISSY ILEY

Associate Music Minister First Baptist Church Lewisville, TX

ANGELA IRBY

Music Associate The Heights Baptist Church Richardson, TX

AMY SAMUEL

Children’s Choir Coordinator First Baptist Church McKinney, TX

VICKI SCHMIDT

Music Associate First Baptist Church Richardson, TX

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Children’s Choir Coordinator First Baptist Church Amarillo, TX

CLINICIANS

CREATIVE ARTS HEATHER OLSON Creative Director Open Heart Musicals Garland, TX

CREATIVE ARTS KIMBERLY INGRAM Composer/Writer Open Heart Musicals Sunnyvale, TX

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

CHOIR & WORSHIP COORDINATORS

ANGELA IRBY Associate Worship Director The Heights Baptist Church Richardson, TX

VICKI SCHMIDT Music Associate First Baptist Church Richardson, TX

CHOIR & WORSHIP COORDINATORS

CHOIR & WORSHIP COORDINATORS

INSTRUMENTS

MISSY ILEY Music Associate First Baptist Church Lewisville, TX

BRANDI JONES Social Media Specialist Texas Baptists Dallas, TX

JENNY HAINEN Music Teacher Dierks Public Schools Dierks, AR

CHILDREN’S CHOIR LEADERSHIP COMBINED 1-6 KEITH PATE Minister of Music Eastern Hills Baptist Church Montgomery, AL

PRESCHOOL WEEKDAY EDUCATION PAM ANDREWS Writer & Clinician Hendersonville, TN

OLDER CHILDREN’S CHOIR LEADERSHIP GRADES 4-6 DARLA MEEK Lecturer and Music Education Coordinator Texas A&M Commerce

YOUNGER CHILDREN’S CHOIR LEADERSHIP GRADES 1-3 DARLENE ABBOTT SUSAN EERNISSE Preschool & Children’s Music Writer & Freelance editor and Curriculum Writer Children’s Music Curriculum Thompson Station, TN Editor of The Chorister PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHOIR LEADERSHIP

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Karen Gosselin featured speaker Karen Gosselin, a native Oklahoman, is currently a state missionary, associate for the Alabama State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist Convention in the Office of Worship Leadership. She is responsible for helping churches discover the passion of music through children’s choirs, handbells and keyboards. She is the director of the auditioned 160 voice Children’s Honor Choir for the state of Alabama. She has taught music conferences in local, state and regional training events. She has written for Growing in Grace and Lifeway’s Children’s Music Series.

She also is the adjunct voice instructor for Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL and currently teaches three homeschool choirs (preschool, elementary and secondary). She directs the older children’s choir and is the assistant director of the youth choir in her local church. She has taught music education in daycares, public schools (elementary and secondary) and was the interim choral director and music education specialist for Judson College in Marion, AL for two years.

She is married to Greg Gosselin, children’s minister at Eastern Hills Baptist Church.

They have 3 children, Bobby (age 25), Kathryn (age 22) and Stephen (age 19).

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FBC RICHARDSON MAP

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Watch Out! –Beach Ball Bucket Drumming Headed Your Way Keith Pate Eyes on Me! Susan Eernisse Break IT Down!

Darlene Abbott Singing Games and Dances for Older Children Darla Meek

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

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Instruments

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Games for Younger Children Darlene Abbott Spring into Action!

Listening Lessons with Movement and Drama Darla Meek

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Take a Peek!

Susan Eernisse

What Happens When Volunteers Catch the Vision?

Vicki Schmidt Do You See what I See? Fun and Easy Accompaniments for Hymns and Simple Songs Keith Pate

Reaching Out into Our Communities with RHYTHM! Jenny Hainen

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Look what I Can Do! Pam Andrews

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Sensational Spectacles!

Heather Olson & Kimberly Ingram

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4:45 Through the Eyes of a Child: The ART of Worship Angela Irby

EXHIBIT & SNACK BREAK LOBBY

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Through the Eyes of a Child: PRESCHOOL WORSHIP Angela Irby Rehearsals in Fabulous Focus Heather Olson & Kimberly Ingram The Adventures of Preschool Music Education Pam Andrews

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Using Technology to Bring Your Rehearsals into Focus Missy Iley

GENERAL SESSION CWU Planning Team FELLOWSHIP HALL

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REGISTRATION EXHIBITS OPEN LOBBY

EARLY BIRD SESSION Fun in the Round Karen Gosselin FELLOWSHIP HALL

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Basic Steps to Incorporating Drum Circle Facilitation Techniques Jenny Hainen

Preschool Weekday Education

Creative Arts

Children’s Worship

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DINNER & EXHIBIT BREAK LOBBY

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GENERAL SESSION What’s Your Focus?

Karen Gosselin WORSHIP EAST

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SCHEDULE Friday, January 24

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“But I Can’t Sing or Drum…It’s Just Not My Gift” Jenny Hainen

Preschool Weekday Education

Looking Beyond Echo-Singing: Ideas for Introducing Songs Darla Meek

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Instruments with Younger Children Darlene Abbott

Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

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Music All Around Susan Eernisse

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Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

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Praise and Creation Pam Andrews

Creative Arts

How to Achieve Your Ministry Goals Using Social Media Brandi Jones Growing in Grace for Grades 1-6 – Looking It Over Keith Pate

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Genius Goggles Heather Olson & Kimberly Ingram

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Through the Eyes of a Child: Praise Him in the DANCE Angela Irby

DEVOTIONAL Tom Tillman FELLOWSHIP HALL

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EXHIBIT BREAK LOBBY

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Raise Sounds of Joy! Instruments in the Children’s Choir Setting Darla Meek

Classroom Management Darlene Abbott

Double Vision Susan Eernisse

Looking to the Future – Developing Singers for a Lifetime!

Keith Pate

Becoming the CREATORS, We Were Born to Be Jenny Hainen

Special Days and Friends Pam Andrews

Scripture: Freeze Frame Heather Olson & Kimberly Ingram

Through the Eyes of a Child: Multi - Generational Experience Angela Irby

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Raise Sounds of Joy! Instruments in the Children’s Choir Setting (Repeat) Darla Meek

Instruments with Younger Children (Repeat) Darlene Abbott

See and Sing!

Susan Eernisse

How to Achieve Your Ministry Goals Using Social Media Brandi Jones Did You See That?

---Hoops of Fun just around the Corner!

Keith Pate

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Look what I Can Do! (Repeat) Pam Andrews Becoming the CREATORS, We Were Born to Be. (Repeat) Jenny Hainen

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Kreative Kaleidoscope Heather Olson & Kimberly Ingram

Through the Eyes of a Child: The ART of Worship (Repeat) Angela Irby

11:45

LUNCH & EXHIBIT BREAK LOBBY

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GENERAL SESSION 20/20 View Karen Gosselin WORSHIP EAST

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SCHEDULE Saturday, January 25

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

FRIDAY • 2:00 pm | Early Bird Session AGE LEVEL ALL

TITLE Fun in the Round - Circle games to pep up your choir in fun engaging

SPEAKER Karen Gosselin

ways! Be ready to move and “step up” your game…singing games, rhythm games, clapping games, movement games! Let’s have some fun!

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FRIDAY • 3:15 pm AGE LEVEL Instruments

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Basic Steps to Incorporating Drum Circle Facilitation Techniques - This class is amazing for all age groups and different levels of musicianship.

We will focus on how deep listening can improve our ensembles, choirs, orchestras and handbell groups. This session is sure to be fun for all ages!

Jenny Hainen

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Through the Eyes of a Child: PRESCHOOL WORSHIP - From the lips of

Angela Irby

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Pam Andrews

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children, you have ordained praise….

The Adventures of Preschool Music Education - Journey through the land of high/low, long/short, rhythm and steady beat for preschoolers! Let’s make preschool education FUN!

Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

Eyes on Me! - Preschoolers learn through imitation – tips and fun activities for making the most of your music time together.

Susan Eernisse

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Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

Break IT Down! - Planning, lesson plans, musical and spiritual concepts,

Darlene Abbott

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Darla Meek

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Watch Out! - Beach Ball Bucket Drumming Headed Your Way - Grab your sunglasses, beach ball and a 5-gallon bucket and let the fun begin! This class explores the use of drumming in a creative way for performance settings as well as teaching solid musical concepts such as steady beat and rhythm reading.

Keith Pate

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Rehearsals in Fabulous Focus - Warmups, rhythm games, singing games,

Kimberly Ingram Heather Olson

The Loft

Missy Iley

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Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

Creative Arts

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and teaching worship. How in the world can we get it all done? We will work through every aspect. Come prepared to work!

Singing Games and Dances for Older Children - Need a different avenue for teaching, a brain break, a chance to wiggle or a way to build cohesiveness with your choir? Try out these fun singing games and dances!

energizers, Bible beats, incentives, and more! Let’s focus in on new ideas to create a fun, engaging choir rehearsal that inspires serious learning and smiles!

Using Technology to Bring Your Rehearsals into Focus - Using Planning Center, Remind, Prop Box, Adobe Audition, Finale, and various phone apps to aid communication and rehearsals.

FRIDAY • 4:45 pm AGE LEVEL

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Jenny Hainen

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Reaching Out into Our Communities with RHYTHM! - This session will explore how our outreaches can actually REACH OUT! We will discover ways to get new people involved and your church members engaged in the excitement of live drumming events!

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Through the Eyes of a Child: The ART of Worship - For the child who doesn’t want to “sing” – developing their unique gifts to worship!

Angela Irby

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Look what I Can Do! - Let’s move to a preschool beat while teaching our

Pam Andrews

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Susan Eernisse

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Darlene Abbott

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Darla Meek

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Keith Pate

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Kimberly Ingram Heather Olson

The Loft

Vicki Schmidt

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Preschool Weekday Education Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

little ones the joy of Jesus!

Take a Peek! - An overview of the Growing in Grace spring preschool material in the Champions of Faith theme. Let’s get ready for choir next week! Choir Coordinators are welcome!

Games for Younger Children - Pre-k through grade 3 need simplified

Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

games and activities. We will play games that teach musical and spiritual concepts. Be ready to move!

Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

Spring into Action! Listening Lessons with Movement and Drama When we teach using the powerful kinesthetic sense, children learn faster and retain information longer. Come participate in some effective listening lessons involving creative movement for your choir.

Do You See what I See? Fun and Easy Accompaniments for Hymns and Simple Songs - Explore together fun and easy accompaniment for hymns and hymns and simple songs that are perfect for use in worship, using hand chimes, boomwackers, bells, and more!

Sensational Spectacles! - Do your choirs present a musical? Attend fine arts camp? Share Bible stories? Let’s talk about the easiest ways to create a sensational spectacle with your choir performances, while also creating memories and building relationships in your church. Join us for Zero Stress Auditions, Fun Warmups and Energizers, Snappy Staging, Confidence Builders, and Congregational Connections.

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What Happens When Volunteers Catch the Vision? - When people understand and get behind the “why” of your ministry they are excited about serving. We’ll talk about practical ways to recruit, train, retain and care for volunteers.

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FRIDAY • 6:30 pm | General Session AGE LEVEL ALL

TITLE What’s Your Focus? - Vision…children everywhere…what am I doing? Where am I going? How am I getting there? What do I want to accomplish? Have I lost my sight? How do I get the right perspective and sightline? Let’s explore the options

SPEAKER Karen Gosselin

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SATURDAY • 9:00 am AGE LEVEL

TITLE “But I Can’t Sing or Drum…It’s Just Not My Gift” - How many times

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Angela Irby

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Pam Andrews

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Susan Eernisse

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Darlene Abbott

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Darla Meek

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Growing in Grace for Grades 1-6 - Looking It Over - Explore “Growing in Grace” curriculum while we move and sing together. The overview will also feature a preview of “Let the Children Sing 2” and “Hymn Discovery, Vol.1 & 2.”

Keith Pate

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Genius Goggles - Your kids can contribute in such unique and special

Kim Ingram Heather Olson

The Loft

Brandi Jones

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Through the Eyes of a Child: Praise Him in the DANCE Featuring the kids dance worship teams from The Heights – What does it take to start one, etc.

Praise and Creation - Let’s teach our younger children the truths of God

Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

Music All Around - Circle games, sound stories, and lots of extras for

Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

Instruments with Younger Children - Be ready to play and move. We will

Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

Looking Beyond Echo-Singing: Ideas for Introducing Songs -

Creative Arts

through music.

making preschool music time the best part of the week!

learn the instruments of the orchestra, instruments of the classroom, how to play them, and learn to play songs with those instruments that you can use with younger children.

Someone very wise once said, “The music will show you how it wants to be taught.” Learn how to analyze your anthems and some creative ways to teach them to children.

ways when you perform for your church and community! Join us as we talk about how to boost your kids’ creative engagement to a whole new level as we talk songs, choreography, drama, tech crew, creative movement, group brainstorming, and more! You may just walk out with your very own brand new pair of GENIUS GOGGLES!!

How to Achieve Your Ministry Goals Using Social Media Coordinators

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have church leaders heard this! It can be frustrating to hear, especially if your numbers are going down. Using a few simple rhythms, we will learn how to create play-a-longs and improv songs in a church setting. While this is popular for children, it can be wonderful for youth and adults!

Preschool Weekday Education

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

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We all know social media can connect churches to individuals around the world, but for a moment, let’s bring the focus back home. What are your ministry goals? Let’s discuss how social media can help you achieve your ministry’s goals for the upcoming year and beyond.

SATURDAY • 10:30 am AGE LEVEL

TITLE Becoming the CREATORS, We Were Born to Be - In this creative session,

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Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

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Jenny Hainen

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Angela Irby

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Pam Andrews

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Susan Eernisse

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Darlene Abbott

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Darla Meek

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Keith Pate

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Kimberly Ingram Heather Olson

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we will discover new ways of being individually creative and bringing that creativity to our choirs and other ensemble! This is the session that turns your choir of one hundred voices into a choir of one.

Through the Eyes of a Child: Multi - Generational Experience Choosing music and making opportunities for ALL ages to sing Praise!

Special Days and Friends - Let’s teach our younger children the principles of the Christian Life through holidays and special occasions.

Double Vision - UWe’ll look at ways to balance teaching musical skills with nurturing the spiritual development of preschoolers.

Classroom Management - Lots of things can fall under this topic. We are going to talk about typical classroom management techniques, keeping kids engaged, special needs, and the steps you can take before choir begins to make sure that it runs smoothly.

Raise Sounds of Joy! Instruments in the Children’s Choir Setting Implement another avenue for learning and expression into your rehearsal.

You will leave with some engaging lessons to use right away, strategies for classroom management, and some excellent resources.

Looking to the Future – Developing Singers for a Lifetime! Efficient Listening – Efficient Singing: Helping the “underdeveloped singer” gain confidence through Steady Beat, Vocal Exploration and Directed Listening activities.

Scripture: Freeze Frame - Oh, those fabulous, wiggly, energetic Creative Arts

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wonders who run into our classroom each week! Let’s make the most of our precious time with Bible Beats, Scripture Songs, and engaging activities that keep rehearsal moving, and help children of every learning style “Step into the Word.”

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SATURDAY • 11:45 am AGE LEVEL

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Becoming the CREATORS, We Were Born to Be (Repeat) - In this creative session, we will discover new ways of being

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Jenny Hainen

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Angela Irby

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Pam Andrews

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Susan Eernisse

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Darlene Abbott

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Darla Meek

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Keith Pate

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Kimberly Ingram Heather Olson

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Brandi Jones

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individually creative and bringing that creativity to our choirs and other ensemble! This is the session that turns your choir of one hundred voices into a choir of one.

Through the Eyes of a Child: The ART of Worship (Repeat) - For the child who doesn’t want to “sing” – developing their

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unique gifts to worship.

Preschool Weekday Education

Look what I Can Do! (Repeat) - Let’s move to a preschool beat while

Preschool Children’s Choir Leadership

See and Sing! - We’ll explore fun ways to lead preschoolers toward

Younger Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 1-3

Older Children’s Choir Leadership Grades 4-6

Children’s Choir Leadership Combined Grades 1-6

teaching our little ones the joy of Jesus!

music reading.

Instruments with Younger Children (Repeat) - Be ready to play and move. We will learn the instruments of the orchestra, instruments of the classroom, how to play them, and learn to play songs with those instruments that you can use with younger children.

Raise Sounds of Joy! Instruments in the Children’s Choir Setting (Repeat) - Implement another avenue for learning and expression into your rehearsal. You will leave with some engaging lessons to use right away, strategies for classroom management,t and some excellent resources.

Did You See That? ---Hoops of Fun just around the Corner! Using Hoops (Hula Hoops and others) to teach songs and music theory. The class will explore the use of hoops to engage students in better listening, moving with a purpose, introducing a new song or teaching and reinforcing sound music theory.

Kreative Kaleidoscope - Let’s mix together our conference highlights, plus any activity we missed because Ms. Kim and Ms. Heather talked too much and ran out of time! (It happens every conference; we might as well plan for it, right?) Bonus: we’ll end with a circle game you’ll want to use again and again for years to come!

Creative Arts

How to Achieve Your Ministry Goals Using Social Media (Repeat) We all know social media can connect churches to individuals around the world, but for a moment, let’s bring the focus back home. What are your ministry goals? Let’s discuss how social media can help you achieve your ministry’s goals for the upcoming year and beyond.

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SATURDAY • 1:30 pm | General Session AGE LEVEL

TITLE 20/20 View - Do the parents get it? Does other church staff get

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it? Does the church music staff get it? Sometimes the task seems daunting! We know that when everyone understands the purpose of children’s choir…it become 20/20 vision! How do we get there?

Is it possible?

SPEAKER Karen Gosselin

ROOM Worship East

OTHER INFO EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS Baylor University School of Music Waco, TX baylor.edu

Choristers Guild Russell Almand Dallas, TX choristersguild.org

JW Pepper Anthony Carollo Ft. Worth, TX jwpepper.com

Music in Motion Lea Castillo Plano, TX musicmotion.com

Chillus Promo Marketing Chris Willis Allen, TX chillus.us

Growing In Grace Allison Blumenthal Anissa Sanborn Macon, GA celebrating-grace.com

Miss Patty Cake Jean Thomason Franklin, TN misspattycake.com

Music Mom Darlene Abbott Spring Hill, TN darleneabbott.net

Open Heart Musicals Kimberly Ingram Heather Olson Sunnyvale, TX openheartmusicals.com

SPECIAL THANKS • • •

Baylor University School of Music for sponsoring the Friday Evening Dinner Open Heart Musicals for sponsoring the Friday Snack Break First Baptist Church, Richardson, Vicki Schmidt/Children’s Worship Pastor, Andy Swanner/ Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, the Music Staff and First Baptist Church working to make Children’s Worship University a great event for Children’s Worship and Music.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE CREDITS Forms for In-Service Training are available at the registration desk.

COFFEE BAR For your convenience, the Coffee Bar in the Lobby will be open for the entire event. Proceeds will go to help fund 2021 Youth Mission Trips.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Network with us at the following Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram addresses

@TXBmusicandworship @TXBmusicworship @TXBmusicandworship

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SAVE THE DATE Children’s Worship University January 22–23, 2021 First Baptist Church Richardson, Texas

FEATURED GUEST Mark Burrows Composer

MUSIC & WORSHIP 2020 MUSIC & WORSHIP EVENTS CHILDREN’S WORSHIP UNIVERSITY January 24–25 First Baptist Church Richardson, TX

WORSHIP SUMMIT January 28 First Baptist Church Nederland, TX

WORSHIP SUMMIT February 20 First Baptist Church El Paso, TX

INSTRUMENTAL CONVERGENCE

February 29 Hyde Park Baptist Church Austin, TX

EVERLASTING CHOIR CELEBRATION March 2–3 First Baptist Church Grand Prairie, TX

WORSHIP SUMMIT

April 23 Texas Baptists Officesww Dallas, TX

TEXAS BAPTISTS HANDBELL FESTIVAL February 19–20, 2021 TBA

EVERLASTING CHOIR CELEBRATION March 5–6 First Baptist Church San Antonio, TX

MUSIC & WORSHIP GREAT COMMISSION TEAM

texasbaptists.org/music

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july 21-24, 2020

Children's Music Training Sessions Join together with others from around the country to engage in workshops focusing solely on the teaching and ministry of children through music. Participate for the full week or sign-up for a one-day intensive packed with reading sessions, workshops, panels, and more!

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2020 Chi��r��'s Cli����an� in���d�:

Andrea Baxter

Terry Taylor

Angela Leonhardt

Kimberly Ingram

One-Day Intensive July 22, 2020 - $150 8:00-9:00 Breakout Sessions [Choose 1 of 4]

1:00-2:15 Breakout Sessions [Choose 1 of 4]

9:15-10:15 Breakout Sessions [Choose 1 of 4]

2:30-3:30 Breakout Sessions [Choose 1 of 4]

10:30-11:30 Worship

4:00-5:00 Breakout Sessions [Choose 1 of 4]

11:45-12:45 Optional: Children's Choir Lunch *Andrea will teach sessions Tuesday-Friday. Terry, Angela, and Kimberly will teach on Wednesday.

Sessions sponsored by:

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Growing the love of God through children’s music!

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Fun in the Round!

Karen Gosselin, CWU - Early Bird - 2020 I let her go - go (Singing and handclapping game) I let her go go (ee—ay) I let her go go (ee—ay) I let her gooooooo I let her go go go

Pass the Beat (rhythm/singing and brain game) Speak…”Pass the beat around the room (rest)” (all quarter notes) Each person says one word of the above phrase…the rest is a shoulder touch If someone misses their word - they sit down. The sit-down person says the word the next time the phrase comes by them...when all understand the game...leave the spoken word of the “out” person silent.

When comfortable…The word “beat” is replaced with a foot stomp.

You can replace other words with other motions to make game more complicated!

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Jenny Hainen, Find Your Healing Beat –

Why incorporate drumming?

• • • • •

Session 1Basic Steps to help incorporate Drum Circle Facilitation What groups can use these techniques?

Techniques •

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Connection is our goal.

Drum Circle techniques are our toolbox!

Basic Steps/tools: • • • • •

Next Steps/tools: • • • • •

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Col 3:16

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Jenny Hainen, Find Your Healing Beat –

Session 2Reaching Out into our communities with RHYTHM!

Incorporating drumming in your current outreach programs: • • • •

What other outreach programs are possible to use with drumming?

• • • •

Use set ensemble patterns to

strengthen your players • • •

Speaking to one Your Ideahs here:

another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. Eph 5:19

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Jenny Hainen, Find Your Healing Beat –

Drumming is for everyone of every age! But too many times directors hear: Session 3• I can’t____________.

“But I can’t • I don’t have time for _____. sing or drum…

• It’s not my gift it’s just not my

gift” Introducing improv: • Back pocket • ensembles: • • •

• •

Play-alongs to play around with!

The one we will be using today is Greater by MercyMe.

What songs can you think of that your students already know and love? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Others: • Nobody by Casting Crowns • Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel • O Praise the Name by Hillsong

You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments.

Amos 6:5

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Jenny Hainen, Find Your Healing Beat –

Session 4/5Becoming the CREATORS we were born

to be!

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God is the ultimate creator, and we are made in His image, which means we were born to be

creators!

Games used today: •

• Tips for instant MAGIC!

(no matter the size of your group)

Have a willingness to let everything go for this moment.

Be willing to be vulnerable.

Be engaged with the uneasiness and know that the tension will release. (How can you think of this action as a learning skill? In what ways can you utilize tension and resolve with your students?)

Exercise your personal gift with acts of service. How can you better serve your group?

Hang out in the awkward! This is where we truly learn!

Knowing these things ahead of time can make it easier on you:

• Room size- • Instrumentation- • ORDER-

• Purpose- (Worship? Togetherness? Invitation? Reconciliation?

Therapy? Healing? Connection? All of these?)

• How many students will be in attendance?

• Can you “drop” this into a performance?

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Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. Eph 5:19

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Angela Irby

Preschool Worship Experiences From the Lips of Children You Have Ordained Praise– Psalm 40:3 We are...

________________ for Praise ________________ for Praise ________________ to Praise

Ecc 3:11– Set eternity in the human heart If we as worship leaders and teachers ask God to create this lifestyle of ______, _________, and ______________ in us—our children will see it and naturally copy us as we instruct them.

Think _____________________ Praise is the pathway into HIS presence!

Vocal Range of a preschooler-________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What can they understand __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Preschool Worship Resources ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Imitate ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Ephesians 5:1— Be Imitators of God!

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THE ART OF WORSHIP FOR THE KID WHO WON’T SING... What do I do??

God makes all kids different, and how can we find ways for all kids to experience Worshipping God with their gi�s Take opportunity to provide small interest groups which explore arts that compliment your songs. It is a great way to involve more kids in music and worship. In the end, you may spend a li�le less �me singing, but the trade off in a�endance and involvement can be worth it.

1. Develop ________________ sessions for kids and adults.

2. _____________ opportuni�es explode.

3. Everyone ________________.

4. Change _______________ A. Choir- ___________ B. Rehearsal—____________ C. Directors- _____________ Let’s Think...how this will work for you and your ministry 1. What is your talent pool in your church?

2. What is your �me frame for your program ? Where would I put something like this? School year? Summer Camp, etc...

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EXAMPLE OF WORSHIP ARTS CLASS OFFERINGS

X Treme Dance Students will learn how dance can be used as an amazing and beautiful expression of praise to our awesome God! Students will learn a dance for the December 2 program.

X Treme Drama (Grades 3-6) By Audition only. Will perform JINGLE BELL BEACH for the December 2 program. Extra rehearsal WILL be required. (Audition required) X Treme Puppets Enter the world of ILLUMINATE puppetry through the use of black lights!

Requirements: Will need to have ALL black clothing during performances.

X Treme Drawing For the “artist” inside: learn to draw and create your own masterpieces!

Led by a professional artist.

X Treme WORSHIP –CITY LINE KIDS! earning the movements to our worship dance team’s songs!

X Treme KID CHEF (Grades 2-6) Easy And simple recipe fun.

X Treme SEW SPECTACULAR (Grades 2-6) Fun and creative crafts using material!

X Treme MAD SCIENCE –For the science minded kid-fun experiments to discover God’s wonderful world!

X Treme Games (Grades 5-6) Game Break with Blake, 7 - 7:30 p.m.

X Treme REPURPOSE with PURPOSE– For the fixer-Upper kind of kid! Refurbishing old things to new and cool projects.

X Treme Build– Lego creative fun

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Praise Him in the Dance “Wearing a linen apron, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might.” 2 Samuel 6:14 The dance worship team exists to give God praise & to dance before Him with all our might.

We desire to raise up a generation of worshippers who lead others in worship. We are creating disciples who will make disciples.

Example of a Worship Team Ministry, Covenant and Commitments Definition and Details We want our KIDS to know what it means to worship. We want them to see worshippers and to experience worship. We are building a team of kids to lead others in weekly KIDS Worship on Sunday mornings. Each worship experience will look and function in a unique way that will benefit the age group that they are leading.

ABC Guidelines Attire: Worship t-shirt that each child/student will be required to wear during worship each time they are on stage. The uniformity will aid us in worship and keep our clothing from being distracting.

Behavior: Team members will be expected to demonstrate self-control and follow directions. If a

child for any reason consistently distracts others or creates chaos, the Director will remove them from the worship rotation until they can display the proper behavior.

Communication: Directors will be communicating with you by email and on Facebook. Please

make sure you read all communication completely so your child knows when/where to be. Also, we ask that you communicate with us if we can help you and your family in any way.

Requirements Age Range: We are looking for 4 th -6 th graders. These boys and girls will lead worship in our Kinder or 1st/2nd grade Worship services (10:50am hour). The requirements will primarily be commitment, attendance, attitude and preparation.

We are looking for students 7 th – 12 th grade. These students will lead worship in any of our fourWorship services (Kinder - 6th grade). The determining factors for placement will primarily be skill, preparation, attendance, attitude, age, schedules, and leadership.

Experience Level: The Worship Team participants do not need prior dance experience. The Directors will be teaching them choreography, lyrics, etc. as well as the basics of worship.

Commitment Covenant: Since we are doing this for the Lord, we are going to Give Him Our All! We ask that you go over the Commitment Covenant with your child/student and commit to this opportunity.

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Time Commitment: This will be a one year commitment beginning and ending with August

Promotion Sunday. Worship Team members will be placed on a rotation to serve in either even or odd months.

Dance Workshops We will hold Dance Workshops (as needed) where the choreography for all of our songs will be taught. Attendance is mandatory.

Weekly Practices These will be held every Sunday morning at 8:45am. We will review the songs selected for that morning's KIDS Worship and have a time of prayer and devotional.

Team members are only required to attend the practices during their assigned months (even or odd). We will also post practice videos on our Facebook page that team members are strongly encouraged to use to practice at home! If for some reason your child is unable to be there on a Sunday morning, please have them find a replacement for that day.

Worship Team Commitment Covenant (example) Participant’s Name:_______________________________________Grade:__________ Age:_____School:___________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name(s):____________________________________________________________ Contact Email Address:________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: ________ Zip:_________________ Dance Experience:__________________________________________________________ T-shirt Size (if needed, circle one): YS YM YL AXS AS AM AL AXL I would prefer to serve:

Even Months

Odd Months

9:15am

10:50am

No Preference Please tell us 1 friend you would like to be on a team with:_______________________ If you are committing to the City Kids Worship team, please initial each item below and sign. ___ I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, claim that He is my Savior and follow Him as Lord. ___ I live for Christ daily. ___ I am committed to and regularly attend The Heights Baptist Church and a Bible Fellowship. ___ I commit to attend workshops and weekly practices on the weeks that I lead in Worship. ___ I will be prepared for Worship when I am scheduled to come. ___ I will be prepared for Worship when I am scheduled to come. ___ I will be on time to early Sunday Worship practice. ___ I commit to wearing the appropriate Worship attire when I am leading in Worship.

Participant’s Signature:________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature:___________________________________________________

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Mul� Gen Worship Experiences Bringing the Age Groups Together in Worship Churches separate age groups with good inten�ons, but some�mes take away the _________ of different genera�ons to value and learn from each other’s ______ and __________.

Think of the family table...

1. Ea�ng together is a sign of family _________ 2. The dynamics of a family table require everyone to ________________ that everyone else is there.

Think _____________________ Psalm 145:4– says that “one genera�on will declare God’s works to another.”

Because the genera�ons are o�en not together anymore, each genera�on only declares God’s works to themselves.

Both the young and the old ________________________.

Resources: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Ways to u�lize Mul� Gen Worship Experiences ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Pam Andrews

The Adventures of Preschool Music Education by Pam Andrews

Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Journey through the land of high/low, long/short, rhythm and steady beat for preschoolers. Let’s make preschool music education fun!

Activity

Use

1. Lap Board

up and down in music, line and space recognition

2. Dice

name music signs

3. Rhythm Stick Games

copy rhythms, copy spoken rhythms, rhythmic dictation

4. Hula Hoop High and Low

beginning notation, high and low in music, simple song writing

5. Frisbee and Jump Rope

beginning notation, high and low in music, becoming aware of lines and spaces

6. Kodaly

simple sight singing

7. Name Games

steady beat, learning names

8. Steady Beat Pass

steady beat

9. Rhythm Cards

rhythm with pictures

10.More Ideas

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Look What I Can Do!

by Pam Andrews

pamandrewsmusic@comcast.net or website pamandrewsmusic.com Psalms 100:1-5 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Let’s move to the preschool beat while teaching our little ones the joy of Jesus!

1. 1. Why do we need to teach children to lead in praise and worship?

-Way to pray -God commands us to praise Him -Gives children a chance to lead -Kids can become acquainted with Bible thoughts -That’s what church is all about -Gives individual attention 2. How can we make praise and worship happen with our kids?

-Sing -Read books -Play instruments -Play -Movement 3. Why should we use movement and props?

-Right brain/left brain -Boys/girls 4. What are our goals in using props and hands on movement?

-Release pressure -Enhance steady beat -Get out wiggles -Have fun -Enhance the meaning of a song -Praise and worship!

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Praise and Creation!

by Pam Andrews pamandrewsmusic@comcast.net or pamandrewsmusic.com Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet a light on my path.

Let’s teach our younger children the truths of God through Music.

1. Why is music critical in hiding the word of God in the hearts of children?

2. What are some Biblical concepts that preschoolers can understand? a. God cares for us. b. God helps us. c. God is good. d. God made all living things. e. God wants our praise f. God wants our love. g. God gives pictures of His love in nature. h. God created the universe. i.

More ideas….

3. Let’s explore methods of teaching Biblical concepts to children through hands on activities.

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Special Days and Friends!

by Pam Andrews pamandrewsmusic@comcast.net or pamandrewsmusic.com Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Let’s teach our children the principles of the Christian Life through Holidays and Special Occasions. Let’s also celebrate the life of a preschooler through friends and community.

1. Why are holidays important to the preschooler?

2. Let’s make a list of holidays which Preschoolers enjoy. a. 4th of July b. Christmas c. Father’s Day and Mother’s Day d. Easter e. Thanksgiving 3. Let’s share ideas to celebrate holidays through music with preschoolers.

4. Let’s also share ideas to celebrate the world around the preschool child. a. I am thankful for me! b. I am thankful for community helpers. c. I am thankful for friends. d. Jesus loves me!

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Susan Eernisse

EYES ON ME! Making the most of preschool music time through imitation and play.

Children’s Worship University 2020 Susan Eernisse, Clinician The primary purpose of preschool music time is not to prepare preschool children for performances, but to offer positive musical experiences through singing, moving, and playing instruments.

A FEW POINTS TO CONSIDER… ●Threes and Fours especially need time for musical play and exploration. ● Preschool music can help to provide a foundation for preschoolers and their emerging relationships with God – songs about Creation, songs about God’s love, songs that retell Bible stories, and songs that tell the story of Jesus. ● Preschoolers work together as a community of learners by creating music in a fun, safe, nurturing environment. ● The developmental abilities of preschool learners varies greatly with each passing year. Even a month or two can make a significant difference.

Preschool Attributes/Actions Growing independence – sometimes refusing help when needed.

Appropriate Responses Be supportive, but allow independence when reasonable & safe.

Concrete thinkers – lack understanding of sarcasm or metaphors – everything is taken literally.

Use exact—precise words.

Developing sense of humor – sometimes seems silly; Enjoys using imagination.

Be willing to play! Plan organized silliness and lots of creative play.

Beginning to attach thought & meaning to the world in which they live.

Use nature objects – sights and sounds; real world items/activities.

Learning to express themselves; want to be taken seriously.

Allow time for self-expression; be attentive and respectful to their words and actions; never laugh at them.

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EYES ON ME—EERNISSE, PAGE 2

Let’s Give it a Try! 1. Echo Imitation Song Use a book that has song lyrics as the text. Children learn the song through direct echo imitation with an added chorus.

The Other Day I Met a Bear book adapted by John Feierabrand; GIA Publications, Inc. 2. Story song Actions/movements help tell the story. Both singing and speaking voices are used. Older preschoolers can play simple percussion parts.

Hey Groundhog story song and chant with movements by Susan Eernisse; Music K-8/Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 4-5.

3. Movement with props Instrumental track with snowballs and jingle bells—a variation of musical chairs.

Purchase “snowballs” at discount store, or use wadded-up copy paper for snowballs.

Gather wrist bells, jingle taps, or large jingle bells from craft store; bucket or hoop (opt.)

Recorded music: Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson.

4. Echo-sing/vocal exploration Pop-up puppets– sing/don’t sing; encourage reluctant slngers; focal point; demonstrate upward/downward scale patterns Slide whistle—listen and sing; practice melodic direction up/down; discover singing voice; (Hohner Puppy slide whistle available from Musician’s Friend or West Music} Owl puppets—teaching oo vowel sounds; focal point 5. Question/Answer Phrases Sing simple sol-mi pattern question; children are given a stuffed animal or animal plate and sing sol-mi responses.

6. Movement Action Responses “I can/can you?” movements; encouragement moving; following directions From Head to Toe book by Eric Carle 7. Eyes on Me reminders masks, sunglasses, binoculars, googly eye rings, googly eye chip clips Susan Eernisse, Editor, The Chorister seernisse@choristersguild.org

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MUSIC ALL AROUND Make preschool music time the best part of the week through circle games, sound stories, and more.

Children’s Worship University 2020 Susan Eernisse, Clinician Music Skills for Preschoolers Singing Introduce the idea of the 4 voices: Whispering, Speaking, Singing, and Calling Use many unaccompanied simple melodies—combine singing with classroom routines Allow children to speak/sing to stuffed animals and puppets Use simple, light accompaniments to encourage beautiful singing Moving Allow times for freely moving to music.

Teach motions to songs.

Teach sign language for key words.

Vary movements and locations—move in place, move in a circle, move freely.

Teach whole body movements to music: tiptoe, walk, gallop, skip, run, etc.

Move to activity rotations or centers in prescribed ways as music is played: walk, tiptoe, etc.

Playing Instruments Use age appropriate instruments.

Collect over time: lummi sticks, small hand drums, shakers of all kinds, melody bells, resonator bells, wrist & jingle bells, wood blocks, sand blocks, etc. (Consider using beat buckets—I will explain.)

Teach how to play correctly—instruments are not toys.

Listening Give visual cues for listening.

Give a purpose for listening.

Practice identifying secret or mystery sounds.

Reading Music (More on this in the SEE AND SING session on Saturday) Use pictures and symbols for pre-reading.

Practice tracking—left to right, top to bottom.

Follow patterns to sing, play, or move.

Allow children to create patterns—move pictures or symbols to change patterns.

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MUSIC ALL AROUND!—EERNISSE, PAGE 2

Let’s Give it a Try! 1. Sound Carpet Use instruments, a simple song, and vocal sounds to create a beautiful sound carpet for reading a book. Bonus: a related song.

Who Sang the First Song by Ellie Holcomb.

2. Passing Circle Game , Song, and Story Pass a stuffed animal while singing a song . Add instruments and/or body percussion to accompany the reading of a fun storybook.

Possum Come a-Knockin’ book by Nancy Van Laan; stuffed possum.

Possum come a-knockin’ at the door, at the door.

Possum come a-knockin’ at the door.

Knock-knock, who’s there? Possum come a-knockin’.

Possum come a-knockin’ at the door.

3. Action Song with Props Purchase snowballs from discount store OR use jumbo pom-poms from craft store There’s a Snowball on the Floor—altered lyrics from a traditional song by S. Eernisse There’s a snowball on the floor, on the floor...who could ask for any more?

There’s a snowball on my knee, on my knee…it’s not even freezing me!

There’s a snowball on my arm, on my arm...it’s not doing any harm.

There’s a snowball on my head, on my head...yep, that is what I said!

4. Circle game/song.

Sing tradtional song in a circle using a stuffed animal prop. Eliminate children from circle and send to instrument table to select an instrument to play-along for remainder of game.

Stuffed spider, classroom instruments, and Itsy Bitsy Spider traditional song Circle games create a community of learners—working together to complete a task like singing an action song, passing objects, or telling a story. Create your circle space with a gathering rug, carpet squares, floor tape, or even a round parachute or tablecloth.

Susan Eernisse, Editor, The Chorister seernisse@choristersguild.org

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Balance the teaching of musical skills & concepts with the spiritual nurture of preschoolers.

Children’s Worship University 2020 Susan Eernisse, Clinician

Nurturing the Faith Development of Preschoolers Through Music ● Memorize short scriptures through songs, rhythmic speech, and movement. ● Sing songs celebrating God’s attributes of love, grace, etc. ● Express love to God through listening, singing, moving, and playing instruments. ● Sing songs relating to the church, the Bible, God, creation, Jesus’ life, growing like Jesus, and relating to others in our world. ● Pray together and individually (prayer songs, scripture verses, sentence prayers).

Leading Preschoolers as Emerging Worshippers ● Define worship: we show our love to God. ● Identify modes of worship: singing, praying, reading scriptures, listening, giving offerings. ● Sing and memorize simple hymns and choruses of our faith. ● Introduce church musicians from Bible stories and in the local church today. ● Sing songs representing diverse cultures. ● Accompany songs with authentic instruments from a variety of world cultures. ● Participate in activities and sing songs and hymns relating to the church year.

Not Only Teaching Music to Preschoolers, but Making the Music—Faith Connection ● Explain that music is one way to worship (show our love to) God. ● Celebrate music as God’s gift to us. ● Work toward being the best musicians we can be to honor God. ● Listen to music and respond through silence, movement, praise, and prayer. ● Identify and show appreciation for the roles of vocational and volunteer musicians and worship leaders within the church. ● Introduce the musical instruments of the church.

(For additional activities, see the Growing In Grace Preschool Scope and Sequence. ) Foster a love of scripture—God’s story through musicmaking, drama, and the visual arts.

Work/practice/strive to become a story-teller for your preschoolers.

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Let’s Give it a Try! 1. Tell Me the Stories of Jesus The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones, book and CD. Use this in your music time sessions. Purchase copies for new parents in your church.

2. Teach songs that tell the stories of the Bible, especially that tell about the people in the Bible.

Teach some of the “classic” church songs like: Father Abraham, the B-I-B-L-E, Give Me Oil in My Lamp, Little David, Deep and Wide, etc. (Make a generational connection!)

Offer to do a music time during preK Sunday School, missions, AWANA and/or VBS if possible.

3. Create Scripture Chants.

Select verses/passages from the International Children’s Bible. Verses from the Psalms or Proverbs are a good starting places.

4. Allow children to experience worship movements.

Psalms of Praise: A Movement Primer (book) by Danielle Hitchen and Jessica Blanchard is a good place to start.

5. Puzzles and pictures.

Create a file of coloring sheets, puzzles, and interactive worksheets. Back issues of curriculum (GiG Kidpages) and The Chorister are good resources.

6. Hymns and Songs of the Church.

Consult with your music minister/worship leader about songs they will be using in upcoming worship services. Teach some of the songs that preK friendly. You could teach fragments of the songs. For example, teach the chorus of Ancient Words. If the range is too difficult, consider teaching motions or sign language to “sing the song through movements”.

7. Picture Books with hymn lyrics.

Start a library of books with hymn lyrics as the text. Preschoolers can “read” them during early arrival time or late pick-up time. Families could check out a book for a week or two.

All Things Bright and Beautiful (book) by Cecil Frances Alexander & Bruce Whatley.

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SEE AND SING Explore fun ways to lead preschoolers toward a life of music reading.

Children’s Worship University 2020 Susan Eernisse, Clinician You can help preschoolers develop pre-reading music skills to put them on the path to a lifetime of music making and music reading! Let’s explore colorful, active, hands-on activities that will leave you and your PreK bunch wanting more.

How can a child who is a non-reader, or at best an emerging reader, possibly read music?

Here are some very basic skills* that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers: R1. Read iconic representations (pictures) of sounds and silence.

R2. Read from a simple, pictorial instrument chart.

R3. Compare iconic patterns to identify same and different.

R4. Compare iconic representations of pitches as higher or lower.

R5. Follow a visual representation of a melodic phrase using a variety of vocal sounds.

R6. Read iconic representations of melodic phrases to describe as upward, downward, or stays the same. *From the Growing in Grace Children’s Music Curriculum Scope and Sequence; alphanumeric added.

Other music reading skills that can be fun to teach include: Loud and Soft Fast and Slow Higher and Lower Stop and Go Musical styles or moods—smooth, detached, happy, sad, etc.

Additional skills needed: Tracking left to right and top to bottom Following along on a chart with others Watching the teacher (director)

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Let’s Give it a Try! 1. CREATIVE PLAYTIME and CENTERS: Beanie Babies – allow children to create animal rhythm chains Animal plates – allow children to create patterns to speak, clap, or play Fruit themed plates – allow them to create rhythm chains with fruit names Create a rhythm chant together Put cutout hearts in snack bags for children to create 3 and 4 beat rhythms

2. CHART READING

Instruments to use: ● Small hand drums (I use the preschool size ones from West Music made by Remo (Small buckets, frisbees, plastic plates can be substituted for drums) ● Small rhythm sticks – I prefer the 8 to 10 inch sized ones, not the long, thin ones

● Egg shakers (purchased or make your own) or tennis ball shakers ● Wrist bells or other jingle bells ● Preschool sized tambourines ● Sand blocks ● Colored desk bells or resonator bells ● Boomwhackers for older preschoolers/kindergarten children ● Step bells w/ladder 3. Rhythm Reading with a story book.

Orange Pear Apple Bear (book) by Emily Gravett—plastic fruit from Dollar Tree and a small stuffed bear.

4. Use a Pocket Chart with removeable cards.

Purchase nylon pocket charts from Amazon.com or school supply department at some retail stores. Dollar Tree and Target sometimes have small ones in August. I use 4 x 6 index cards with various pictures drawn, glued, or printed on the blank side of the card. One syllable words = quarter notes, two syllables = two eighths. Teach the meaning of the silent beat with the quarter rest symbol. Make multiples of each card. Allows for children to interact with the pictures, moving them around to create various rhythm patterns.

Melody patterns can also be created using colored hearts that match your bells or Boomwhackers. (Teal heart followed by yellow heart would be sung “sol mi” or played “G E”. )

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Break It Down!

By Darlene Abbott

The BASICs

A plan.

What is your theme? _________________________________ What scriptures will you use? __________________________ What songs will you use? ______________________________ ___________________________________________________ Volunteers __________________________________________ For what dates or events will we sing? ____________________ ___________________________________________________ What supplies must be bought? _________________________ ___________________________________________________

The extras

The fluff.

What fun songs will you use?___________________________ ___________________________________________________ What games or seasonal activities will you do if any? ________ ___________________________________________________ All information in this handout is Copyright 2019 By Darlene Abbott. All Rights Reserved. Do not use or reproduce without permission.

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The extras – cont’d

What fun nights will you have? _________________________ ___________________________________________________ What guests will you have? ____________________________

The Super - extras The stuff above and beyond.

What “thank you’s” will you do?_________________________ ___________________________________________________ What meetings/ trainings have to happen? ________________ ___________________________________________________ What parent communication must be sent.? _______________ ____________________________________________________ What official church documents must be turned in? __________ ____________________________________________________

All information in this handout is Copyright 2019 By Darlene Abbott. All Rights Reserved. Do not use or reproduce without permission.

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Games for Younger Children Darlene Abbott darleneabbott@abbottfam.net

Music Symbol Games Symbol Swat – swat different combinations of symbols: notes, dynamics, rhythms, or general music symbols.

Tic Tac Toe Notes – Use in centers, early arriver, or team games.

Symbol Station, Parking Dynamics, or Parking Notes – Use toy cars and music symbols Apple Rhythms and It’s Not Delivery, It’s DaRhythms Music Opposites – Fall and Winter Edition Mitten Music Mix-UP Ringo Bingo Family of Games: Ringo Bingo – general music symbols Ringo Bingo Fun – preschool/young child version Ringo Jingo Bingo – Christmas version – gen music symbols Ringo Bingo Fun – Christmas version – preschool/young child version Find the Missing Beat – notes and rests Scoop a Note Relay – See blog post about this game.

Bucket Symbols – Place 5 or 6 buckets on their side. Tape music symbols to the bottom of each bucket. Have a child roll a ball into a bucket. Turn the bucket over and have child name the music symbol.

Singing / Melody Games Whooooooo Can Sing My Song – Fall, Christmas, and Valentine versions Donut Scale Song The Three Bears Morning – a Stepbell Story Tic Tac Toe Melodies

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Singing Sticks Skipping Through Space – An Interval Game

Beanbag Melody Toss Use board and colored bell cards. Have each child to toss the beanbag onto the board. The note listed in the square where the bean lands is the first note of the new melody. After each child in the small group has had a turn, place the bells in the order they were played and listen to the new melody.

Rhythm Games Tic Tac Toe Rhythms Apple Rhythms It’s Not Delivery, It’s Da Rhythms – Set 1 and 2 Do You Wanna Build a Meter What Does the Fox Say? – Set 1 and Set 2 Christmas Cookie Caper – A Game for rhythms and music math.

Rolling Rhythms – A class Game

Four Color Rhythms 2 relay teams. One bag with four colors of circles. At the end have four rhythms each on a different colored paper. (colors of the circles in the bags and color of paper the rhythms are written on need to match).

First child draws a color circle. Child runs down and has to clap the corresponding color rhythm.

If the child claps the rhythm correctly he runs back and tags his team mates hand and receives a tally for the correct answer and no points for incorrect answer.

For variation: Add instruments on the circles. Place the instrument in front of the corresponding color rhythm. To receive a point rhythm must be played correctly.

Game Tips Storage – Store them in a way that makes them easy to get to, easy to use.

Games can a be an incentive for good behavior.

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Instrument Fun

Darlene Abbott, Music Mom, www.darleneabbott.net Instruments can be used to teach just about any music concept that you want to teach. There are some musical concepts however, that are taught better with some instruments than others.

What Does the Fox Say? Set 1 – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rhythm-Game-What-Does-the-Fox-Say-2724228 What Does the Fox Say? Set 2 – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Does-the-Fox-Say-Set-2-Rhythms-2742624 Signs of Winter – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Music-Symbol-Function-Signs-of-Winter-2337744 It’s Not Delivery, It’s Da Rhythms – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Music-Rhythms-Its-Not-Delivery-Its-Da-Rhythms2059541 It’s Not Delivery, It’s Da Rhythms Set 2– Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rhythms-Its-Not-Delivery-Its-DaRhythms-Set-22725317 Whoooooooo Can Sing My Valentine – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whooooo-Can-Sing-a-Valentine-3000579 Apple Rhythms – Music Mom – Darlene Abbott https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rhythm-Pie-Game-Apple-Rhythms-1659913 Cedar Swamp – The Bates Clef – Introduce Sixteenth notes https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cedar-Swamp-Sixteenth-Notes-1714092 Instrument Family Identification – SillyOMusic https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Instrument-Family-Identification-Interactive-GameBOOM-cards-3277319 Orchestral Instrument Identification Races – Hutzel House of Music https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Orchestral-Instrument-Races-Aural-ID-w-Audio-mp3Files-1751500 Orchestra Families Tab-Book – The Bates Clef https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Orchestra-Families-Tab-Book-2495573 Pentatonic Scales Posters – Hutzel House of Music https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pentatonic-Scale-Posters-and-Handouts-for-OrffInstruments-3294758

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Four Corners Instrument Family Edition – SillyOMusic https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Musical-Four-Corners-Instrument-Families-Game2155368 Don’t Eat Pete – Floating Down the River https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dont-Eat-Pete-Orchestra-Instruments-Version-1871105 Instrument – Sing,Play, Create https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Instrument-Families-Orchestra-and-ClassroomMp3sStory-Worksheets-and-Games-1788407 Instrument Riddles – Yellow Brick Road https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Instrument-Riddles-activities-and-games-forinstrument-review-1245769 Jingle Bells – Musical Gems https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Jingle-Bells-Play-Along-1333793 Mad Measures – The Rested Musician https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mad-Measures-Notes-BAG-715788 Beat the Bunny – Pitch Publications https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Instruments-of-the-Orchestra-Easter-Egg-Game-Beatthe-Bunny-1750949 Rhythm Basketball – Pitch Publications https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rhythm-Basketball-Set-Vol-1-4th-and-5th-GradeLesson-Plan-Rhythm-Practice-1480581 Video for Rhythm Basketball – Private School https://www.godvine.com/kids-basketball-routine-to-a-worship-hit-will-make-your-day-9151.html Who Will Play the Instruments – Sing Play Create https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Music-Class-Orff-Kodaly-Song-Lesson-GameWho-WillPlay-the-Instrument-2455047 Rainbow Ukulele – Pitch Publications https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ukulele-Program-Rainbow-Ukulele-BUNDLE-LessonsPresentation-Student-Book-1526229

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Classroom Management Classroom Transitions for Young Kids

One of the first clues to classroom management is transitions. A transition does not have to be a song or chant to get children in line or to sit down. Just as these transitions serve a real purpose, the key to understanding any transition lies in the art of anticipation. Anticipation is best served by having a lesson plan. With a lesson plan in place transitions will be easy to put in place.

Types of Transitions:  Greeting can be a poem or a song or even a fun chant. It can also be a routine, like putting on a hat, but be consistent so that children recognize when your time together begins.  Call & Response Technique can be used to teach almost anything—rhythms, melodies, words, confidence, pitch, dictation, voice fluctuation, scripture, etc.  Singing or Chanting Instructions: This is a wonderful way to keep talking to a minimum as well as keeping them interested.  Fun songs can teach many things, such as manners, coordination, body parts, names of places or things, etc.

Remember even in music we must use basic preschool concepts, such as colors and numbers.  Use voice fluctuations for giving instructions. Chants, song instructions, and sounds are also a wonderful way to transition to a new activity.

Tip: You do not need a transition between every activity and the next one.

Great Discipline Clues  Correcting with scriptures is one way to show the children that there is a higher authority than you—God. God tells us in his Word, the Bible, how we should live everyday and that is just one of the things that makes it the most wonderful book.  Scriptures that we can use are: Sing, All God’s Words Are True—Psalm 119:160 o Attitude—A cheerful heart is good medicine. Prov. 17:22 o Potty Mouth—Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth… Eph. 4:29  A fool’s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Prov. 18:7 o Complaining—Give thank in all circumstances. I Thess. 5:18 o Fear—When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3 o Lying—The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Prov. 12:22 o Obedience—Children obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Col. 3:2 o Doesn’t want to sing—Sing to Him, sing praise to Him. Ps. 105:2 (Sing from Vol. 2) CM Sabotages:  Neglecting time in God’s Word and in prayer.  To be unprepared: Never slap anything together in the name of Jesus.  Expecting too much from the age group you teach.  Jennifer Gonzalez gives great tips in her article – 10 ways to sabotage your Classroom Management.  You can find the article here: www.middleweb.com/19037/10-ways-sabotage-classroom-management

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Teaching Techniques and Classroom Management  Set a goal. For instance, learn a stand up and sit down song and get in the habit of using those before learning anymore transitions.  The Kindness Jar – Being Kind is like getting a warm fuzzy hug. Get a warm fuzzy and put it in the jar.  The Quiet Game and the Whole Group Bang! http://blog.heidisongs.com/2010/07/great-whole-groupgames-entry-1.html  Attention Please – attention getters! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/Whole-BrainTeaching-Attention-Please-FREE-1779054?aref=pvj94pwb

The importance of being an encourager/ or using Teachable moments:  The child who doesn’t need encouragement is rare.  The shy child – needs to discover talent and ability.  The outgoing child – needs affirmation.  The teacher pleaser – needs to know they are on the right track.  The disruptive child – is crying for attention and often angry about something that is out of his control.  The quiet child who just takes it all in – usually has wonderful insight. He needs to know his observations have worth.

Proverbs 15:23b …and how good is a timely word!

Florence Littauer, Silver Boxes – Dallas: Word Publishing 1989, P. 23 and 25.

Teaching should not be an overwhelming process but a fun, continually growing process. These techniques are a simple tool for reaching your goal.

C—On the floor there D—is a flea E—now he’s crawling F—up on me G—Past my tummy A—Past my nose B—on my head C—where my hair grows

C—On my head is B—Freddie Flea A—Now he’s crawling G—down on me F—Past my tummy E—Past my knee D—On the floor C—take that you Flea (more spoken)

Most songs from this handout are on the CD: Songs and Chants for Antsy Pants – www.kathiehillmusic.com Clinician: Darlene Abbott –The Music Mom

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MOVIN’ ON UP! SINGING GAMES and DANCES for OLDER CHILDREN

Presented by Darla Meek Texas A&M University-Commerce Darla.Meek@tamuc.edu

Children’s Worship University January 24-25, 2020

Complete handouts will be available here: www.darlameek.com BENEFITS OF MOVEMENT PHYSICAL AND VOCAL BENEFITS r Creative movement increases a child’s concentration, basic timing, body control, strength, balance, and awareness of personal space. r Children who may be reluctant to sing may more readily participate in a singing game or other movement activity, since the focus is shifted from singing to the game or physical component itself.

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r Singing games involve simple melodies that are repeated several times. This is an excellent way to help children sing in tune without “drill and kill.” r Because singing games involve singing and performing movements simultaneously, children develop the ability to do two things at the same time, which leads to the ability to sing in parts. r Using movement heightens expression, engaging the emotions.

COGNITIVE LEARNING BENEFITS r Children learn better and retain more when their whole bodies are involved. r Movement activities help with focus and concentration, which are both essential in creating an environment for learning in the classroom. r When you teach using the powerful kinesthetic sense, you are etching the concept into the children’s muscle memory! r Creative movement is FUN. Research shows that information adheres better when learning is fun.

SOCIAL BENEFITS r Awareness of and respect for others affects classroom climate. Movement activities are incredibly bonding. The children learn to work together for a common goal. r As children develop new skills, their self-esteem increases. r Adding movement to a lesson gives a teacher an opportunity to relate with students in a different way.

A SEQUENCE OF SINGING GAMES/DANCES ACTING OUT GAMES: MOVING IN PLACE

“William, He Had Seven Sons” “Hop, Old Squirrel” “Hunt the Cows” “Oliver Cromwell” “Just from the Kitchen” “Punchinello” “Little Sally Walker”* “Kookaburra” “Drop, Peter, Drop” “Cut the Cake”* “Jim Along, Josie” “Shoo, Fly!” “My Mama’s Callin’ Me!”* “John Kanaka”* “Turn the Glasses Over” Chickens and Foxes * “Bingo”* “I Let Her Go, Go”* “Bate Bate”

ACTING OUT GAMES: FREE MOVEMENT IN SPACE CIRCLE GAMES: STATIONARY CIRCLE GAMES: CHASE GAMES CIRCLE GAMES: MOVING CIRCLE GAMES: DOUBLE CIRCLE CIRCLE GAMES: WEAVING/WINDING GAMES PARTNER GAMES

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“Sorida” “Sasha!”

“Button, You Must Wander” “Oboo Asi Me Nsa”* “Al Citron” “Four White Horses”* “My Landlord” “Willoughby” “Down the River”* “Let Us Chase the Squirrel” “Paw Paw Patch” “Alabama Gal” “Cedar Swamp”* “Simple Square” (Chimes of Dunkirk)

PASSING GAMES CLAPPING GAMES LINE GAMES with sashay LINE GAMES with consecutive arches LINE GAMES with cast off LINE GAMES with reel BASIC SQUARE DANCE

TIPS FOR TEACHING SINGING GAMES and DANCES SINGING GAMES • Have the song and game memorized before sharing it with children.

• Begin with simple games. Add only one new movement when you introduce a new game.

• The parts of the game movements must be carefully sequenced and taught, including the song, the process for setting up the game, and the actions.

• Generally, singing games should be played without instrumental accompaniment. The children should rely entirely on their own singing voices to play the game. This assures that the children will not rely on accompaniment as a “crutch.” Another benefit: children are more likely to take the game home to teach to younger siblings and friends at school, because they do not have to reply on a piano or a recording in order to play the game.

• Have a goal that the children be able to sing the song and play the game, including deciding on partners and leaders, without you.

• Allow for change and spontaneous improvisation! Keep in mind that there is nothing ‘authoritative’ or ‘authentically correct’ in any printed version of any traditional game. (Richard Chase) DANCES • Teach as much of the dance as possible with the students FACING FRONT, in their assigned seats. They will mirror your movements (you will be performing the movements backward).

• Use visual cues as much as possible.

• Choose a small group of children to demonstrate the dance or game.

• Sing the melody of the game as you teach. Sing the instructions to the tune of the song. This will help the children identify the cues in the music, rather than simply counting beats.

• Teach a small section of the dance, then have the children perform it with the music (rather than teaching the entire dance and adding the music at the end).

• After you teach the dance, and before performing it with music, have the children listen to the music first and make observations about the tempo and length of the introduction.

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When you teach a mixer (when the dancers change partners) teach the basic dance and have the students practice until it is secure. Turn it into a mixer at a later time.

To help students know where they are to stand, place masking tape or Velcro on the floor, either in concentric circles, a longways set, etc. Using tape of two different colors works even better!

RESOURCES Denise Gagné, Singing Games Children Love, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (A good starter collection. Easy-to-read. CD’s included.)

David Brass Amidon, Chimes of Dunkirk, Rise, Sally, Rise, Listen to the Mockingbird, Down in the Valley, I’m Growing Up, and Sashay the Donut New England Dancing Masters Productions, Vermont.

(CD’s and books containing contra and country dances, and singing games) Anne Green Gilbert, Creative Dance for All Ages (excellent resource for teaching creative movement lessons) Martha Riley, English Country Dances for Children, and Backwoods Heritage (CD’s with booklet. Easy-to-follow directions.)

Shenanigans, Dance Music for Children (CD’s with the dance directions in the insert.)

Phyllis Weikart, Movement and Dance: Sequential Approach to Rhythmic Movement & Teaching Movement and Dance (Very thorough folk dance source utilizing “LOOK-SAY” method. There is a set of 12 CDs that accompanies the book. Authentic instruments.)

Sanna H. Longden and Phyllis S. Weikart, Cultures and Styling in Folk Dance (Background discussion on more than 200 dances, including historical, cultural, and stylistic information) Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman, Sweets of May and White Mountain Reel (Booklets and CDs, tracks with and without calls) Lois Choksy and David Brummitt, 120 Singing Games and Dances for Elementary Schools (Notation and instructions for circle games, line dances, passing games, and MORE!) Jill Trinka, Bought Me a Cat, My Little Rooster, John the Rabbit, and The Little Black Bull (Wonderful collection of singing games, songs, and dances. CDs available) Susan Brumfield, First We Sing! Songs and Games for the Music Class and First We Sing! Songbook Two: More Songs and Games for the Music Class (Two collections of singing games and songs. Very nice CDs available.)

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SPRING INTO ACTION! LISTENING LESSONS WITH MOVEMENT AND DRAMA

Presented by Darla Meek Texas A&M University-Commerce Darla.Meek@tamuc.edu

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP UNIVERSITY January 24-25, 2020 Complete handouts will be available here: www.darlameek.com

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“The Syncopated Clock”

By Leroy Anderson Lesson inspired by Artie Almeida CONCEPTS:

exploring rondo form through gross motor movements; legato/staccato

MATERIALS: colorful classroom parachute; PowerPoint ABOUT THE PIECE: Leroy Anderson was a composer best known for his light concert pieces, many of which were penned for the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fielder. He wrote “The Syncopated Clock” while he was serving in the U. S. Army in 1945. Lyrics were added in 1950.

Other pieces by Anderson include “The Typewriter” and “Sleigh Ride.”

“Dance of the Knights” from Romeo and Juliet (Prokofiev) Lesson inspired by Cameron Beauchamp

CONCEPTS:

exploring simple rhythms through gross motor movements; iconic reading

MATERIALS: recording of “Dance of the Knights,” flash cards, rhythm strips, PowerPoint ABOUT THE PIECE: Prokofiev’s 1935 ballet version of Romeo and Juliet, though based on Shakespeare’s play, originally had a happy ending. However, Prokofiev was pressured by Soviet cultural officials to revert to Shakespeare’s tragic ending. Prokofiev himself fell out of favor during World War II and lived as a recluse in Moscow, unable to attend his own premiere. “Dance of the Knights” accompanies the encounter between the two dueling families when Romeo and Mercutio attended the Capulet’s ball uninvited.

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“Menuetto”

from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525, III. Menuetto

by Wolfgang A. Mozart CONCEPTS:

vocal exploration, melodic direction, ternary form (minuet and trio), ternary meter

MATERIALS:

PowerPoint

ABOUT THE PIECE: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who grew into one of the most prolific musician composers of all time.

This serenade was composed by Mozart in Vienna in 1787. The German title means "a little serenade,” though it is often referred to as "a little night music.” The third movement, marked Allegretto, is a minuet and trio (A–B–A). The first and third parts (A) are musically identical, while the second part (B) contrasts sharply with it. The B section is known as a trio.

The form is considered to be "compound ternary form," in which each large part of the form is itself divided in a way to suggest ternary form (giving an overall scheme of A–B–A–C–D–C–A–B– A). The trio is extended with additional C and D sections. The minuet is in the key of G major and the trio section is in D major.

“From the New World” Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178

by Antonín Dvorák

CONCEPTS:

dotted quarter note; soprano recorder practice: C D E G A B C’

MATERIALS:

recorders, PowerPoint; Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford (or similar book of choice); recording of New World Symphony

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ABOUT THE PIECE: "Goin' Home" is a song based on the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák's famous "Largo" theme from his Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, “From the New World,” Op. 95, B. 178. William Arms Fisher was one of Dvorak's pupils (1861-1948), who adapted and arranged the Largo theme and added his own words, in "the form of a negro spiritual".

The Largo, with its haunting English horn solo, is the outpouring of Dvorak's own home-longing, with something of the loneliness of far-off prairie horizons, the faint memory of the red-man's bygone days, and a sense of the tragedy of the black-man as it sings in his "spirituals." Deeper still it is a moving expression of that nostalgia of the soul all human beings feel.

-- William Arms Fisher, Boston, July 21, 1922.

Dvorák titled his masterwork “From the New World” because he wrote it while he was living in the United States as Director of the National Conservatory of Music in the 1890’s.

“Dance of the Reed Flutes” from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky CONCEPTS:

steady beat, instruments of the orchestra, ostinato, rondo form

MATERIALS: recording of “Dance of the Reed Flutes” by the Moscow International Symphonic Orchestra, rhythm sticks, hand drums, and triangles The Nutcracker children’s book, if desired ABOUT THE PIECE: The Nutcracker is a ballet composed by Pytor Tchaikovsky based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman and adapted by Alexandre Dumas. Though Tchaikovsky was unenthusiastic about the project, it had been commissioned by the Director of Russian Imperial Theatres so he was compelled to complete it.

Act I begins with a Christmas party at Clara and Fritz’s home, where she is given a nutcracker in the form of a soldier. Afterward, she falls asleep and dreams that she is witness to a battle between the nutcracker and an army of mice. The nutcracker defeats the mice and transforms into a prince who then takes Clara to his Kingdom of Sweets. During Act II, various subjects from different parts of the world offer Clara sweets and a dance to welcome her. “Dance of the Reed Flutes” is one of these offerings.

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Looking Beyond Echo-Singing: Ideas for Introducing Songs Focus on melody.

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Draw the contour of the melody while singing on a neutral syllable.

Create “phrase shapes” and have the students put the shapes in order as they listen to the melody.

Have the students read a portion of the melody with solfège and hand signs. Have the students then listen for it in a new piece.

Guide the students to analyze the melody: does it move by steps, skips, or jumps?

Focus on text.

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Create a rebus word chart using pictures in place of key words or phrases.

Guide the students to create a movement for each line of text.

Write phrases of the song on sentence strips and have the students put them in order as you sing. Later, remove them one by one as the students memorize the song.

Focus on form.

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Teach all like phrases first. If here is a recurring melodic or rhythmic pattern, teach it first and have the students sing only that part as you sing everything else.

As the students listen, display form shapes as each section is heard.

Display form shapes in random order and have the students put them in order as they listen.

Focus on meter.

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Have students practice conducting patterns as you sing the song.

Have students follow along with the printed music, counting the beats in each measure. At some point, turn the volume of the recording down (or stop playing or singing) and have the students continue counting in their heads. Restore the volume so students can determine if they were able to keep a steady tempo.

Create an unpitched percussion chart to be performed with the song. Choose your instrument layout to correspond with the phrasing of the melody. Distribute instruments and perform.

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Focus on movement.

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Play or sing the song and have the students move freely to it. Perhaps use scarves or streamers.

Teach sign language or choreography as you teach the song.

Play a simultaneous imitation game on the steady beat as the recording is played. Have the students take turns leading.

Focus on dynamics.

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After a lesson on dynamic markings, sing or play the song for the students, having them write down the dynamic symbols to describe your changes in volume. You could also create individual sets of dynamics cards for the students to hold up as you perform the song or play a recording.

Have a student “conductor” lead the class (or you) in singing the song. Follow his or her conducting gestures. Then, have the students refer to the printed score to compare the composer made with the choices the student made.

Focus on rhythm.

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After learning a new rhythm pattern, have the students count them as they hear them in a song.

Have the students perform a complementary rhythmic ostinato including the new note value as they sing or listen to the song.

Create a rhythm chart to be performed with the song.

Other ideas for introducing songs • • • • •

Use the song in a repetitive story.

Have the students play the melody or a descant on bells or hand chimes.

Create a sound map of the song for the students to follow as they listen.

Have the students create their own sound maps of the song.

Have the students sing only the chord roots as you sing the melody.

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RAISE SOUNDS OF JOY! INSTRUMENTS IN THE CHILDREN’S CHOIR SETTING

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Unpitched Percussion Instruments Just as we can divide orchestral instruments into families, we can divide unpitched percussion instruments into families according to how they are played or made.

• SHAKERS (such as maracas) • SCRAPERS (such as guiros) • WOODS (such as claves, temple blocks) • METALS (such as triangles, cow bells) • MEMBRANES (drums) • SPECIAL EFFECTS (such as flexatone, windchime, stir xylophone) Here are some directions on how to play each of the most common unpitched percussion instruments: SHAKERS: •

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Cabasa: Make a “nest” with the palm of the hand and cradle the instrument there.

Grasp the handle with your dominant hand and play by rotating the instrument back and forth, (as if opening a door knob) in the correct rhythm. Smaller cabasas are much easier for children to play.

Maracas: Hold by the handles with hands on top, flick wrists downward, alternating hands. Very difficult for young children. Can also be shaken as a special effect.

Shekere: This is a gourd with the wooden beads fashioned around it instead of inside.

Hold it by the neck and support with the other hand. Strike the instrument into your upturned palm.

Tambourine: Hold the instrument flat like a pizza and strike the other side with your hand.

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Guiro: Place your thumb and finger into the two holes, with the instrument on top of your hand. Scrape with a stick.

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Claves: To hold this instrument, make a “bed” in one hand by holding lightly between fingertips and the heel of the palm. Tap the other clave lightly on the first.

Rhythm Sticks: Hold one still and strike it with the other.

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Temple Blocks: Strike very close to the edge of the blocks. Usually the manufacturer will put dots there to show you where to play.

Wood Blocks: Hold it flat in your hand and strike with a mallet.

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Agogo Bells: a double bell; play close to the edge for the best sound Cowbell: Play on the edge of the bell with a mallet. Use the stick end for a different sound.

Finger Cymbals: Hold one cymbal horizontally (like a tiny hat). Strike it on the edge with the other cymbal, moving downward from above in a circular motion.

Sleigh Bells: Hold the bells by the handle in a fist, (so that the bells are pointing straight down) and strike your other fist on top.

Suspended Cymbal: This instrument is good for leading movement. For a roll, use two mallets on opposite sides.

Triangle: a good triangle will have slightly different pitches depending on where it is struck. Hold it by its cord very close to the metal to control spinning. If you do not have a cord, hold with one finger inside the triangle. Hit on the outside with a striker. You can damp the sound by grasping the metal.

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Bongo Drum: Play with fingers on the edge (for a softer sound) or the center (for accents).

Conga Drum: For beginners, play accented notes with slightly curved hands in center of drumhead. Play unaccented notes on the edge with fingertips.

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Clatterpillar: Hold both ends with both hands, rotate so moving up and down/side to side. Great for sound effects, but difficult for small children to play in correct rhythm.

This instrument is also known as the pocket kokiriko.

Flexatone: Grasp the metal handle, and put your thumb on the flexible metal piece where the tiny mallets are attached. Shake the instrument. To change the pitch, use your thumb to bend the metal strip.

Slapstick: Hold it in one hand and play with the sharp flick of a wrist. This is for older children who have wrist strength and control.

Vibraslap: Hold the instrument by its metal side, with the ball on top. Strike the ball with your hand from above. Never strike the resonating box because it can easily crack.

Wind Chime: Glide your finger or the striker along the bottom of the chimes. This is an excellent instrument for wind, water, or snow sounds.

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RESOURCES for Sacred Instrumental Materials All Things Bright and Beautiful by Darla Meek (Choristers Guild CGBK74) Creation-themed scripture songs for each month including selected Orff arrangements for children’s choirs, complete with lesson plans and PowerPoints.

All Hands In: Drumming the Biblical Narrative by Brian Hehn and Mark Burrows (Choristers Guild CGBK70) Ten Bible stories retold with percussion and rhythmic speech. Includes instructional DVD. Sacred Schulwerk for All Ages by Dawn C. Wooderson (West Music #843370) An intergenerational approach to Orff-Schulwerk for churches, schools, music camps, and community centers. The book uses new pieces and traditional hymn tunes, with a focus on performance, improvisation, and meditation, and is aimed at children, youth, and adults, for varying levels from beginners to experienced musicians.

Chatter with the Angels by Shirley McRae (West Music #815004) 9 folk songs from the African-American tradition for voices with Orff instruments. Includes background info on songs, orchestrations and suggested forms and teaching suggestions. For upper elementary.

Glow Ree Bee by Shirley McRae (West Music #815003) Nine traditional black spirituals for unchanged voices and Orff instruments.

Let Us Praise God by Shirley McRae (West Music #815022) Original and traditional or folk melodies arranged for unison 2-part voices and Orff instruments. For youth church choir.

Round the Seasons by Liz Gilpatrick (West Music #805078) 40 new rounds, partner songs and short songs for every holiday and season. Each includes activities and rehearsal suggestions and more than half include optional Orff instrumental accompaniments.

Sing Out! Rejoice! By Alice Olsen (Plank Road Publishing #AC-400) A collection of original sacred songs arranged for Orff instruments. Designed for elementary church choirs, they include some simple harmony parts, a round, instrument improvisation, and Orff instrument accompaniments. Included are two Christmas songs, and an Easter anthem as well as songs of faith, thanksgiving, and praise.

Sing We Noel by Mary Goetze (West Music #805089) Collection of carols arranged for treble voices, some unaccompanied and some with Orff instruments.

Rejoice with the Drum and Voice by Michael Nichols (West Music # 815538) Collection of pieces that have all been successful with groups of children. Sample lessons (created with Orff Schulwerk philosophy) are included to give you an idea of how you might fit these pieces into your group's curriculum.

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Watch Out!—Beach Ball Bucket Drumming Headed Your Way. Grab your sunglasses, beach ball and a 5-gallon bucket and let the fun begin!

This class explores the use of drumming in a creative way for performance settings as well as teaching musical concepts such as steady beat and rhythm reading.

1. Discover the Drum Drum positions • Top of Ball (DH) • Side of Ball (SB) • Side of Bucket (B) • Floor (F) • Air Play (AP) Follow the Leader Echo Play

2. Name Game on the Drum --GIG -Activity C – All Creation Sings Fall – Younger, 2017 “Drumming Up a Name” --Extension: Ask/Play other questions in rhythm and allow children to say/play their response? i.e.

What’s your favorite food?

What’s your favorite sport?

What is your birthday?

3. QUESTION/ANSWER Ad Lib. •

Teacher plays “What’s your name?” rhythm from Activity C above. On beats

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2 4. AD LIB EXPLORATION •

COMBINE an “All Play” pattern with “Ad Lib”

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5. Play HEAD AND SHOULDERS on the drum.

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6. LISTENING/WATCHING GAME. • • •

Play “Follow the Leader” on the drum Teacher is the leader the first few times.

Vary playing the same pattern on different parts of the drum.

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Children watch and follow your movement.

Allow a student to be the “Leader” (It). Perform once more.

Send a Volunteer (Watcher) out of the room.

Designate “It” (Leader) from the group.

Have “It” lead the group and then invite “Watcher” back in.

“It” unobtrusively changes the pattern or placement of the pattern at random

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“Watcher” guesses who the leader is.

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“It” becomes the new “Watcher” and play continues as long as desired.

Maintain a strong steady beat throughout.

7. RHYTHM READING with Beach Ball Drumming •

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Rhythm Flash Cards (Dice Roll to vary patterns)

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Play Positions (parts of drum on which to play)

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(Play on Shakare or other shaker)

Part 5 (Play on Cowbell or Woodblock)

—Add other Percussion Instruments as desired.

—Add Boomwhackers or Barred Instruments as an Ad Lib part if you choose.

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9. BUCKET GROOVE Activity • Activity C – Bucket Groove, Short Stories/Tall Truths – Older, Fall, 2020 10.

PERFORMANCE IDEAS

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URBAN STOMP

Recording www.wedorecords.com (download)

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GROOVIN’ and MOVIN’ GIG -All Creation Sings Fall, Younger, 2017 (Track #10)

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KICKIN’ OLD SCHOOL

from The Best of Go Fish Kids (Song #12)

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Do You See What I See? --Fun & Easy Accompaniments for Hymns and Simple Songs Explore together fun and easy accompaniments for hymns and simple songs that are perfect for use in worship, using handchimes, boomwhackers, bells and more.

General Guidelines when Using Instruments with Children • Children should LISTEN for instructions BEFORE PLAYING instruments.

• Instruments should remain quiet when not being played and should only be played when the director • •

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RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS – “Park & Play.” One instrument should remain stationary while striking it with its partner or with the hand. (i.e. rhythm sticks, finger cymbals, maracas, tambourine, etc.)

ORFF INSTRUMENTS – The instrument should remain silent until the director instructs the child to play.

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The child should SIT on their KNEES to play.

Hold mallets angled as if gripping the handles of a bicycle When STRIKING the instrument, it should be a crisp bouncing approach as if jumping on a trampoline. o With multiple pitches, hands should cross over each other – L R L or R L R L If a child is not following instructions, TIME OUT the instrument.

General Guidelines for Accompanying a Song • When writing an accompaniment, choose rhythm patterns from the song.

• Chant rhythms before playing them.

• Put the patterns on the BODY FIRST before playing it on the instrument.

• Play the instruments one at a time, and then with the song.

• Begin one instrument at a time. (Layered in).

• Sing the song alone without accompaniment.

• Layer in the instruments and sing the song together.

• Layer out instruments in reverse order or end all together.

Use Pentatonic Hymns Pentatonic hymns and songs are those that are built on the five-note pentatonic scale. On the piano this consists of the black keys: F#, G#, A#, C#, D#. However, this can be transferred to any key using the following scale degrees.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (do, re, mi, sol, la) (Omit 4th & 7th scale degrees – fa & ti) Partial List: o o o o o o o o

How Firm a Foundation They’ll Know We are Christians by Our Love Jesus Loves Me Away in a Manger Come all Christians Be Committed – BEACH SPRING tune Swing Low, Sweet Chariot I Have Decided to Follow Jesus I’ve Got Peace Like a River

Ideas of how to Use a Pentatonic Hymn o Use an Open 5th with the melody (1 & 5) o Sing the Tune in Canon (round) with Open 5th (i.e. “How Firm A Foundation” or “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”) o Partner Songs. Some tunes work well together. (i.e. Combine “How Firm” and “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”)

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Easy Hymn Accompaniments

Use Simple Chord Accompaniments with Bells, Handchimes, Boomwhackers & More

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Chords:

I -V(7) I-IV-V(7) I-II-IV-V(7)

Amazing Grace USED:

KEY: G Major I – GBD

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I once was lost, but I

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/ now am / found, was / blind but / now I / see.

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Jesus Loves Me KEY: C Major

CHORDS USED:

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Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so; I I I I IV IV IV I (CEG) (FAC)

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Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong.

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Lord, I Want to Be a Christian KEY:

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Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart, I I I I Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

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Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

I V7 I NOTE: Feel the piece in “cut time” and play on beat 1 of each measure.

D Major Chords

I – DF#A IV – GBD V – AC#E V7 – AC#EG

What a Friend We Have in Jesus KEY: F MAJOR

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What a friend we have in Je - sus, All our sins and griefs to bear!

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What a privilege to car - ry everything to God in prayer!

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Away in a Manger Key: F major

Chords Used:

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Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

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Looking to the Future

—Developing Singers for a Lifetime!

Efficient Listening = Efficient Singing: Helping the “underdeveloped singer” gain confidence through Steady Beat, Vocal Exploration and Directed Listening Activities.

Studies have shown children who have difficulty “matching pitch” also have difficulty internalizing “steady beat.” Therefore it is important to provide MANY opportunities to experience “steady beat” in the choir setting.

Steady Beat Activities (These are only a few ideas as the possibilities are limitless.)

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Clap a Rhythmic pattern (i.e. Tah – Tah – Ti-ti Tah) while a steady beat drum plays underneath.

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Echo Clapping while speaking the rhythm syllables (rhythm language – ta; ti-ti)

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Echo clap phrases while speaking the text.

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Walking to the beat o In a circle

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PAT/TAP a steady beat pattern as a recording is played.

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RHYTHM LADDER IDEAS –

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-perform each separately -Perform with music (skipping from one pattern to the next) •

USE A PROP – Move While Listening Children experience steady beat and internalize the melody while moving and listening.

Discovering & Developing the Singing Voice Reasons for Inaccurate Singing (Uncertain or Underdeveloped Singers) • •

Physical immaturity -- ear, brain, vocal folds not matured to the point of consistent control Limited Music Exposure o o o

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Child has not been “sung to” in their formative years (birth – 3 years) Parents are “non-singers” Music is “caught” more than “taught” – children imitate what they hear—if parents are not “singers” then that is often “passed on” to the children.

Haven’t “Discovered” the singing voice. There is a lack of distinction between the speaking voice and the singing voice.

Hearing. The child doesn’t hear himself/herself; therefore doesn’t know he/she is not singing on pitch.

Improper Range of the Music. (Music is written in a lower register promoting a “shouty” sound).

Shy and Afraid to try. Some children are shy and afraid to sing especially if others seem secure and they do not.

Physical Disability. Either auditory or vocal impediment that prevents the child from hearing or producing a “matched pitch.” (rare).

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VOCAL EXPLORATION • • • •

The aim of vocal exploration is to increase the flexibility of the vocal folds so they have the capability of singing.

The exercise does not require the child match exact pitches The exercise leads the voice to produce some tones in the upper register (from C above middle C to High C) The exercise is usually perceived as a game or fun activity

Image Cards VOCAL VIBES PROPS

Tubes

Noodle Slinky Mr. Pop Up Man (Man in a Cone) Balls Frisbees

To assist with HEARING THEMSELVES SING

Flash Light

Directed LISTENING Activities Accuracy in singing is MOST DIRECTLY related to another musical skill – LISTENING. “Good LISTENERS make GOOD SINGERS!”

Listening Games & Activities 1.

RHYTHMIC LISTENING ACTIVITIES Hula Hoop Rhythms --Rhythm Version --Melodic Version

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MELODIC LISTENING Activities

Since songs are more often “caught” than “taught,” LISTENING is the primary resource children need to develop to become experienced, confident singers. Considering new ways to allow the “underdeveloped singer” to hear and experience the melody many times BEFORE he/she is asked to sing will increase their potential for success.

Activity #1: “Do You Know the Music Man?” CONCEPT: Soft/Loud or Crescendo/Decrescendo TUNE: “Muffin Man” Teach the song with text as follows.

“Do you know the music man, the music man, the music man?

Do you know the music man? We’ll help you if we can.”

One child goes out of the room. The class hides a designated Instrument. The child is invited back into the room. The group sings softly “Do You Know the Music Man?” as he/she searches for the instrument. As he/she gets closer the group sings louder.

(Black Snake is another good song to use in this fashion.)

Activity 2: Listening for Specific MELODIC PATTERNS or PHRASES in a song

Activity 3:

Listen/Sing Activity • •

Listen/Sing Prop

PLAY a GAME Play recording

LISTEN/SING stick sing the familiar parts of the song

Any time you can have the CHILDREN LISTEN before they attempt to sing will help insure successful pitch matching; just make sure you have SPECIFIC things you are listening for.

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Did You See That? —Hoops of fun are just around the corner!

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Using Hoops (Hula Hoops and Others) to teach songs and music theory helps bring things into focus! The class will explore the use of hoops to engage students in better listening, moving with a purpose, introducing new songs or teaching and reinforcing sound music theory.

Focus In!

GOOD LISTENING = GOOD SINGING! Songs are more often “caught” than “taught.” The more times a child can hear a melody before attempting to sing it, the more likely he/she will sing with accuracy. The following are some ideas to reinforce good listening skills with games and activities.

1. HULA HOOP RHYTHMIC LISTENING •

Place 3 or more Hula Hoops on the floor.

• Ask volunteers to stand inside a hoop.(1 child per hoop). (Have them face away from each other as much as possible.)

• The leader plays a steady beat pattern with rhythm sticks.

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As long as the rhythm stays on this steady beat children remain inside the hoop. Whenever the teacher changes to a different pattern they step outside the hoop. When the beat returns to the “steady beat of 4 quarter notes” they step back inside the hoop.

• Generally stay on a pattern for at least 8 counts then move to a different pattern. However, as children become more proficient intersperse 4 count moves.

• VARIATION: Use more complex patterns for both inside and outside the hoop. The child moves in/out of the hoop whenever the pattern changes.

2. HULA HOOP MELODIC LISTENING • Do the same activity as “Rhythmic Listening” substituting short melodic patterns (3-4 notes) sung on played on step bells. Possible patterns may include.

Sol-mi-sol (child stands inside the hoop) Anything else outside (Sol-mi-do) (Sol-la-sol) (mi-re-do), etc.

• Play short melodic patterns from a song you are rehearsing for inside the hoop and anything else outside the hoop. This reinforces a difficult pattern you may be trying to teach.

• For PRESCHOOLERS — play one repeated note inside the hoop or 2 notes only and 3-4 repeated notes outside the hoop.

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• Place 5 hoops on the floor.

• Arrange them from low to high (left to right) at graduated heights.

• Designate them do, re, mi, fa, sol (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) • Walk and sing the pattern ascending and descending for the group.

• Ask a child to walk “sol-fa-mi”. Then have the class sing it together. Remind the students

we are moving by step in a downward movement.

• Ask another child to walk “do-re-mi”. Class sings. Remind the children we are moving

step wise in an upward movement.

• Repeat with longer patterns stepping up and down. (do, re, mi, re, do) (sol-fa-mi-re-do)

(do, re, mi, re, mi) • Add SKIPS. To begin with skip only one note. Start a child on “sol” and ask them to skip

one note: Where would they land? (mi). Have the child step the pattern & everyone sings. Repeat the process having a child stand on mi and skip one note moving downward. (Child moves to do). Sing mi-do together.

• To add LARGE SKIPS (skipping more than one note) use a swim noodle to tap the pat-

tern on the floor inside the hoop and have the class sing it together.

CHALLENGE: •

Add 3 more hoops to finish the scale. (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, Do)

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Have one child stand inside each note holding the corresponding resonator bell.

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Have them play their bell in ascending and descending order as everyone sings the scale together. (Teacher stands behind the children tapping them on the shoulders when it is time for them to play.)

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Write a pattern on a card or on the board and ask the children inside the hoops to sing & play the pattern. They sing only their note. (If there is enough room inside the hoop add a

partner to each hoop and they can sing in duets). (I.E. Sol-mi-sol, sol-mi, re, do, etc).

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Show a “secret pattern” to those inside the hoops. Have them play the pattern (no singing) and the class guesses the pattern. (You may have some pattern choices written on the board if you choose.) Everyone then sings it together.

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READING RHYTHM PATTERNS with HOOPS • Place 4 hoops in a straight line on the floor • Have 1 child stand inside each hoop • Tell the children each hoop stands for one beat or “tah” (quarter note) • Teacher stands behind the students inside the hoop and places his/her hand over the child’s head and counts “Tah, Tah, Tah, Tah” (moving from his/her left to right). Children then count with the teacher.

• Tell one child to step outside a hoop. (Now you have a rest) • Count the pattern again.

• Continue moving children in/out of the hoops to create more patterns.

• Now add 2 children inside one hoop. Tell the children these two people have to share the space of 1 beat so each would receive 1/2 beat. (Have the children link hands or hands over shoulders). Count the pattern together • Create more patterns in like manner as time allows.

Tah

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Extension in a Later Rehearsal —Move from iconic notation with the hoops to written notation —Using the Rhythm Flow chart and Instructions read various rhythms together.

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MUSICAL HOOPS (Movement & Listening to hear a new song many times.)

There are several ways you can play this game.

A.

Play as you would musical chairs but with hoops.

B.

PACK A HOOP. Play as above except rather than 1 child per hoop you may have 2, 3, 4 or more inside.

The object is to work as a team and pack as many children as you can inside a hoop.

The fun comes in trying to squeeze as many children as possible inside a hoop.

C. DICIN IT UP. -You will need a set of dice for this game. (Extra large kind are best).

-Place 6 numbered hoops on the floor (Numbered 1-6). (For large numbers use 2 dice & 12 hoops) -While the music is playing children walk around the outside of the hoops.

-When the music stops the kids should move inside one of the hoops. (More than one child per hoop).

-Roll the dice, and kids in that number hoop are out.

-Start the music again continue to play.

-When you get down to 10 or so players tell them when the music stops there can only be 2 children in a hoop.

-When you get down to 5 players only 1 child per hoop.

-At this point you may choose to tell the group if you roll a “1” EVERYONE is back in the game starts over.

-Play goes as long as you designate or until you have the top “5” or top “3” etc.

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D. MUSICAL DOTS. -You will need “Spot Dots” or Colored Circles on the floor (Have at least as many dots as the number as you have. Having more dots than the number of children is fine.)

-Create a “draw box.” Inside the box place one color of each dot.

-Play the game as you did “Dicin it Up” except when the music stops you draw a colored dot from a container you have prepared. Whatever color is drawn those people are out.

-SAVE — If a child can clap a designated rhythm or answer a certain musical question they can stay in the game.

-Play continues as long as you designate.

VARIATION: On the colored dots in the “drawing” container, write varied instructions.

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Drew a Yellow dot. It says: All those on yellow are safe.

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Drew a Red dot. It says:

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Drew a Blue. It says: Everyone move forward one space. Reds are out.

All those on Red are safe but BLUE is out.

Play as long as you designate.

E. HOOPIN INSTRUMENT PLAY (Reading rhythm patterns/instrument play) -You will need the number of Hoops that you have children.

-Recording of a song to play.

-Place hoops in 2 lines in the center of the room.

-Inside each hoop place a musical instrument and a 4 beat rhythm Flash card.

-Children walk around the hoops as the music is played.

-Play the recording. When the music stops Every child should kneel Outside a hoop and on your cue (1, 2, 3, play) they should Play their rhythm on the card.

-Music begins again & play continues as long as you designate.

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Hoopin Rhythm Toss (Rhythm Reading) HEY, HO ROUND WE GO with Hoops

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REHEARSALS IN FABULOUS FOCUS Creative Arts Session 1 Kim Ingram, Heather Olson Let’s draw from all areas of the arts for a rehearsal in fabulous focus.

EARLY ARRIVERS CIRCLE GAME Youth helpers can lead the game; children join in as they arrive!

NAME GAME Name games build confidence and connections. Here’s an easy game you can play this week.

ACTIVE WARM UP Turn a warm up into a game that literally keeps kids on the edge of their seat.

WORSHIP IN TRIPLE TIME Introduce a song, discover triple meter, and worship God with lyric movement, all in the same learning activity.

REFOCUS! PART 1 Do your choirs suffer from RKS (Restless Kid Syndrome)?

We’ve got the cure! Let’s refocus!

JUST BREATHE! Practice breathing and phrasing with a fascinating toy that appeals to both visual and kinesthetic learners.

REFOCUS! PART 2 You really need to know this classroom management game from the world of drama and dance.

It’s a lifesaver!

QUIET FOCUS: A CLOSING WORSHIP MOMENT These olive-wood carvings from the Holy Land fit into the palms of children’s hands, and focus everyone on a special, closing moment of worship.

RESOURCES: Praise Takes Flight 2: More Songs, Games and Activities for High-Flying Children’s Choirs (Collection, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) More Power to You! (Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper)

“Use this in your rehearsal this week!” (Choristers Guild weekly member e-mail)

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SENSATIONAL SPECTACLES! Creative Arts Track Session 2 Kim Ingram, Heather Olson Your kids have an important message to share.

Help them create something sensational!

ZERO STRESS AUDITIONS In auditions, cold line readings leave some children, well… out in the cold. Let’s try something different! These easy, fun auditions give a clearer picture of a child’s true abilities.

MULTI PURPOSE WARM UPS These warm ups work for both drama and choir!

SNAPPY STAGING Use this favorite drama game to help your kids create snappy and sensational staging.

REFOCUS! PART 3 The element of mystery in this funny little classroom management strategy will inspire best behavior from the entire group!

SAME LINES, NEW STYLE This fun rehearsal strategy makes memorizing a breeze, while helping children grow as actors.

PROJECT! It’s hard to share the Gospel if people can’t hear you! These strategies will help your kids discover their stage voice.

SHOUT OUTS The affirmations our kids receive in church choir may be the only kind words some of them will hear all day. This strategy lets you share something good about every child, every rehearsal.

RESOURCES: More Power to You! (Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) “What’s Up, Zak?” (Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) On Stage: Lisa Bany Winters (Drama Games Book, Music in Motion, Amazon)

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GENIUS GOGGLES Creative Arts Track Session 3 Kim Ingram, Heather Olson Kids learn and contribute in so many different ways, and most of these can never be measured on a test.

Let’s tap into the unique genius in all of God’s children.

POWER UP! Your kinesthetic learners will love this active warm up that gets everyone moving while reinforcing steady beat and song phrasing.

KID CHOREO Kids will love sharing a song twice as much when they create their own choreography.

This strategy makes it easy, and engages kinesthetic, verbal and social learners.

BIBLE BEATS AND BODY PERCUSSION Introduce a song while putting a Bible verse into the inner hearing. Then feature your percussion specialists when you present the song to your audience!

ROCK STAR TECH TEAMS The engineers in your choir will love their important part in the show, especially if you use these strategies to rehearse and celebrate their accomplishments.

EVERY CHILD HAS A SPECIAL PART If we want our kids to grow in confidence, we have to give all of them the opportunity to step into the spotlight. We’ve got strategies to help you find a special part for every child.

TAKING OWNERSHIP Help kids take ownership of their show with this thoughtful, end-of-rehearsal strategy.

RESOURCES: More Power to You! (Musical, Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) What’s Up, Zak? (Musical: Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) Growing in Grace Children’s Choir Curriculum, Be Strong in the Lord, Older Children (published by and available through Celebrating Grace; also distributed by Choristers Guild)

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SCRIPTURE: FREEZE FRAME Creative Arts Track Session 4 Kim Ingram, Heather Olson These engaging, unique activities help Scripture really stick - not only for the kids, but for all the adults and helpers in the room! Let’s focus on a few “freeze frames” that help write Scripture on children’s hearts.

WELCOME ONE ANOTHER This name game helps us memorize Romans 15:7!

A STILL SMALL VOICE Let’s use sound effects, storytelling, rhythm, and song to learn the story of Elijah.

THE RAINS CAME DOWN AND THE FLOODS CAME UP Creative movement and props help children remember and understand a famous Parable.

MORE BIBLE BEATS ”You are the light of the world!” This Bible Beat helps kids memorize Matthew 5:14-16 with speaking, rhythm, percussion, and a little splash of creativity!

RESOURCES: More Power to You! (Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) Praise Takes Flight: Songs, Games and Activities for High-Flying Children’s Choirs (Collection, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) Praise Takes Flight 2: More Songs, Games and Activities for High-Flying Children’s Choirs (Collection, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) Sound Stories (Open Heart Musicals, www.openheartmusicals.com) Thunder Tube & other sound effect instruments (Music in Motion)

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KREATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE Creative Arts Track Session 5 Kim Ingram and Heather Olson Did we forget something? Run out of time during a session? If so, you’ll find that activity here, plus some great bonus content such as:

ONE MORE ENERGIZER! Reach your visual, musical and kinesthetic learners with this popular energizer.

RHYTHM SIDE TRIP This fun classic poem turns into a game of rhythm and concentration. It’s a great side trip that hits three learning styles: verbal, mathematical and musical!

NAMES OF GOD BIBLE BEAT We love this Bible Beat from Whitney Head. The layered rhythms keep kids engaged, and the activity can be stretched out in short segments over 3-4 weeks.

REFOCUS! PART 4 Here’s one more classroom management strategy for your teacher tool kit!

CIRCLE GAME: BACK BY REQUEST Why is it that the grown ups seem to love this circle game as much as the kids?

A group from Alabama even took the game to their women’s retreat!

(We get it - because we love it, too.)

RESOURCES: Praise Takes Flight: Songs, Games and Activities for High-Flying Children’s Choirs (Collection, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) Praise Takes Flight 2: More Songs, Games and Activities for High-Flying Children’s Choirs (Collection, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper) More Power to You! Finding Our Strength in God (Musical, Open Heart Musicals, Choristers Guild, J.W. Pepper)

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Using Technology to Bring Your Rehearsals into Focus

by Missy Iley, Associate Music Minister at FBC Lewisville Email: miley@fbclewisville.org Cell: 214.707.7301

Maximize your rehearsal and preparation time with the help of a few easy to use, yet lifechanging applications.

Prework:

TEXT: If you plan to attend this course, text Missy your name email address at 214.707.7301. (This info will only be used to grant you access to

Planning Center & Dropbox – nothing else. Your information will not be shared with anyone or any other entity and will be deleted after this training session.)

LOAD THESE FREE APPS: Planning Center, Dropbox, and PowerPoint

Focus: specific instruction notes will be provided in class for each

product will be provided Ø Planning Center

Ø Mail Chimp/Constant Contact Ø Remind Ø Dropbox Ø PowerPoint Ø Adobe Audition (not free) Ø Finale in small groups (if time permits)

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What Happens When Volunteers Catch the Vision?

Laying the Groundwork First: ·

Consider a vision that is

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Communicate it

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When people understand and get behind the “WHY” of your ministry they are excited about serving!

Second: ·

With your

in mind, create

for your ministry.

them often

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Develop a

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Communicate the

to accomplish your and stick to the

Recruiting Leaders ·

Pray—Acts 1:24, Acts 6:3

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Tell them what you feel they have to

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Child Protection and background checks

Retaining Leaders Your leaders are your biggest ·

! Be sure to care for them and equip them.

Caring for leaders ~Take time to know them

(book: It’s Personal by

Virginia Ward, Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy)

“You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these you have chosen to take part in this ministry.” ~Acts 1:24

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Retaining Leaders (continued) ~

together regularly

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they are and how much they want from you

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Equipping Leaders ~Communicate often: Email, text, videos, facebook page ~Conferences ~Webinars—Choristers Guild ~Be sure they have the ~Allow them to share

they need and

with each other Open Discussion

“All together now—applause for God!

Questions?

Sing songs to the tune of His glory,

Other thoughts and ideas?

Set glory to the rhythms of His praise.

How to get younger leaders?

‘The whole earth falls to it’s kneesIt worships You, sings to You, Can’t stop enjoying your name and fame.’” ~Psalm 66:1-2,4 (MSG)

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ENGAGING QUESTIONS TO TRY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: General Questions: Name the most terrifying moment of your life so far What did you get into trouble for the most when you were young?

How would you like give back to your community Which historical sporting event would you like to witness?

Where would you choose to live if you had to leave the country?

Name your favorite restaurant in <insert community> What was your first job?

Which of the four seasons do you most anticipate?

What famous person would you like to interview?

If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?

What is something you consider to be a great personal success? What was it so significant?

Getting into Spiritual Conversations: What single thing would you like to make absolutely certain you do during your lifetime?

How do you think a person can keep from becoming a workaholic?

What’s your favorite Christian book and why?

How are you growing personally?

In a conversation with someone who has never heard about God, what would you say about Him from your experience?

Tell us about your mentor and their impact on your life.

What is your greatest strength, and what are you doing to develop it?

What do you consider two major turning points in your life?

What is the key to maintaining balance in your life?

When you get to Heaven, what will be the first three questions you will ask God? 1. What do you find most attractive about Christianity/the person of Christ?

Getting to the Gospel: Do you consider yourself a seeker of the truth?

What’s your favorite scripture or book of the bible and why?

Have your views on religion changed since you started college? How? Why do you think Christianity isn’t relevant in today’s society?

What encourages you daily?

What causes the most stress in your life?

Discipleship Questions: What is the biggest thing you are asking God to build into your life right now?

What are some of your needs or areas you would like to see God change or continue to develop?

What are some of your needs or areas you would like to see God change or continue to develop?

What areas in your personal character have you seen God work the most in the past year?

Is there anything in your personal life we can help you with?

What has God been teaching you lately?

What do you think successful ministry looks like?

Tell us about a time you stepped out on faith

Adapted from ‘How to use your social media influence for the glory of God” by Laura Krokos & Angie Pratt

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Sherman Street Church

1000 Sherman Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Photo and Video Policy Purpose At Sherman Street CRC we value the way in which photography and videography can help us flourish as a faith community.

Photography and videography help us be more inclusive, highlighting the work of those who serve in less visible roles. They also allow us to better reach out to our community, communicating our mission as a church via our website and social media.

Finally, and most importantly, they provide important ways for us to bear testimony, both now and to future generations, to the work God is doing in our life together as a body of believers.

The following policies are designed to help us foster and encourage the gifts of photography and videography that are outlined above. It is important to us that photography and videography are used in ways that bring us together, communicate our mission, and highlight God’s work amongst us.

Photo and Video Policy

A. At the beginning of the church ministry year the administrative assistant will place a photo/video release form in the

mailbox of church attenders/members with minors in their households. The church office will then collect and keep track of who has signed a release form.

B. Procedure for photographers/videographers: 1. If you have been requested to take pictures or video at a church event, please notify the office

(office@shermanstreetchurch.org) at least one week in advance of the event. The administrative assistant will then inform the ministry leadership involved that you will be present at their next meeting.

2. If you are shooting an event with minors, the administrative assistant will provide you with a list of children who have signed release forms on file. If a minor is clearly identifiable in a shot but does not have a signed a release form, the shot cannot be used until a release form is obtained. If it is a group shot and minors are not clearly identifiable, a release is not needed.

3. When taking photos or video, please make sure you do not present an interruption to the worship experience (applicable when shooting, for example, during a worship service, Children’s Worship, etc.). You may shoot from the back of the sanctuary, without a flash, etc., but please make sure your actions are not disruptive.

4. You should abide by any requests to not take photographs of particular individuals, whether that request is made in advance from the church office or if it is made at the time of the event.

C. Our policy for using pictures or video: 1. Unless permission has been granted, we will not post online a photo or a video with any full names or other 2.

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identifying information (e.g., phone numbers, emails, addresses) except for church staff, officers and ministry leaders. This includes tagging photos on Facebook.

We will only post photos or video for which we have a release on file for the minors featured in the photograph or video.

We will only post photographs of minors after an event has occurred. For example, we may post a photo of a past youth event but will not post a child’s photo with the date and time of a future youth event.

We will not knowingly post anything that would be embarrassing, objectionable or hurtful to anyone in the photo.

We will gladly remove any photo or video immediately upon request. If you see a photo or video that includes you or your child and would like it removed from our website or Facebook, please contact the church office (616452-7037, office@shermanstreetchurch.org).

A Note about Etiquette

The Sherman Street Photo and Video Policy sets forth guidelines for images commissioned and used by the church. It makes no attempt to regulate the personal use of cameras during our events. However, we ask that everyone be mindful of privacy concerns when taking images—moving or still—and/or posting them to social media websites. We affirm the value of photography and videography and believe lives can be enriched by these technologies, but we encourage our community to be one of caring deference when concerns are raised. In addition to privacy, avoiding undue distraction is important, especially during worship. When appropriate, please be discreet when using cameras in and around the church.

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1000 Sherman Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Photo/Video Release Form Please put this form in the Administrative Assistant’s mailbox or return to the office.

Opt In: For children under 18 years of age, please complete the section below.

I, _________________________________, Parent/Guardian of (you may list multiple names)________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________hereby authorize and consent to the use of images of those listed above by Sherman Street Church for church purposes, including but not limited to: still photography, video, electronic and print publications and websites.

Signature

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed name

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date

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Opt Out: We respect the fact that you may wish to NOT have photos or video of yourself, or children under 18 years of age, used for church purposes. If this is the case, please fill in the “Opt Out” section below.

I, _________________________________, object to the use of images of those listed below by Sherman Street Church for church purposes, including but not limited to: still photography, video, electronic and print publications and websites.

Please list all household members included in the opt out:

Signature

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2020 CONTENT CALENDAR

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Holiday: New Year’s Day graphic. Ask your followers to share what they are looking forward to this year.

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Question: What was the single greatest lesson of this past year and what did it teach you about yourself?

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Bible Study: Share a graphic of the Bible study topic for the week or month.

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Sunday Setlist: Share a graphic with the song titles for Sunday’s worship setlist. Create a Youtube or Spotify playlist with the songs and provide the link in the post.

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Question: “Share your one word for the new year.”

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Sunday Promo: Share a video of your pastor preparing for Sunday’s service. Share a 15 second summary of what will be presented today in the message.

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Staff Highlight: Share a photo of a church leader and a short message about why you appreciate them.

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Holiday: Martin Luther King Day graphic. Share a quote from MLK.

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Sunday Promo: Share a video of the pastor listing three reasons why people should give up their Sunday morning to attend church today.

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Testimony: Share a member testimony. Ask your congregation to share their story with you on video - or share a photo of them with their testimony as the caption.

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Sermon Recap: Share a graphic(s) displaying the three takeaways from Sunday’s sermon.

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Community: Write or share an article about the best places to eat your community after Sunday service.

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Quote: Share a graphic of an encouraging quote to motivate people in the new year.

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Staff Highlight: Share a photo of a church leader and a short message about why you appreciate them.

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Question: Ask people to share their favorite verse of encouragement and motivation. Save their responses and create scripture graphics to use at a later date.

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Testimony: Share a member testimony. Ask your congregation to share their story with you on video - or share a photo of them with their testimony as the caption.

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Event: Promote your upcoming events and how people can sign up for them.

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Behind-The-Scenes: Share what you’re working on this week.

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Member Highlight: Share a photo of a church member and why you appreciate them.

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Sermon Recap: Share a scripture graphic of the main verses from Sunday’s sermon.

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Year-End Recap: Share photos from the previous year with year-end stats about the church. (Ex: Total Baptisms, meals served, outreach projects, etc.)

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Question: “What encourages you daily?”

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Community: Share your local events community calendar. Highlight the events your church will be attending/supporting.

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Q&A: Poll your members about the questions they had when they first attended your church. Answer those questions on video.

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Sermon Recap: Share how your followers can apply what they learned today in their lives. Challenge your followers with an action.

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Staff Highlight: Share a photo of a church leader and a short message about why you appreciate them.

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Behind-the-Scenes: Share a photo or video clip from a small group class & invite guests to Sunday worship.

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Sermon Recap: Ask a member to share what they enjoyed the most about today’s message.

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Bible Study: Broadcast your small group live on Facebook.

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Question: “We’re 31 days into the new year, how’s it going so far?”

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Testimony: Share a member testimony. Ask your congregation to share their story with you on video - or share a photo of them with their testimony as the caption.

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Sermon Series: Introduce the new sermon series and share one reason why people should attend to hear it.

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Sunday Promo: Share a live video tour of your church.

Speak with members and leaders you meet during the tour.

Answer FAQ’s first-time guests may have.

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Sunday Promo: Share a video of your church leadership answering First-time guests FAQs.

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Sermon Recap: Share a current events article related to Sunday’s sermon. Share why your followers should read it.

Question: “The Super Bowl is tonight. Who are you cheering for and why?”

3

Sermon Recap: Share a graphic(s) displaying the three takeaways from Sunday’s sermon.

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Observance: Black History Month: Celebrate an important figure in black history. Share their contribution and why you appreciate them.

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Observance: Black History Month: Celebrate important figures in black history. Share their contribution and why you appreciate them.

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Observance: National Heart Month: Encourage members to get their heart/health checked out. Link out to www.heart.org.

5

Bible Study: Broadcast your small group live on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Bible Study: Share a quote graphic of an interesting statement from this week’s small group class.

6

Question: “How can we pray for you?”

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Question: What is the biggest thing you’re asking God to build into your life right now?

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Get Involved: How can members get involved in ministry this year? (Think: digital ministry fair)

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Sunday Promo: Poll your followers in the week preceding Sunday. Ask them to share what they love about your church. Create quote graphics out of their posts.

8

Behind-the-scenes: Share a behind the scenes moment of the children’s ministry leaders preparing for Sunday.

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Staff Highlight: Share a photo of a church leader and a short message about why you appreciate them.

9

Sunday Promo: Share a short video clip of the pastor inviting your followers to service.

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Observance: Black History Month: Celebrate an important figure in black history. Share their contribution and why you appreciate them.

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Sermon Recap: Share a link to the online video or audio broadcast of Sunday’s sermon.

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Events: Share your upcoming events and how people can sign up for them.

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Member Highlight: Share a photo of a church member and why you appreciate them.

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Question: “How would you like to give back to the community this year?”

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Observance: Black History Month: Celebrate an important figure in black history. Share their contribution and why you appreciate them.

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Community: Share a photo of a local business or organization (tag them) and encourage your followers to pray them.

12

Prayer: Share a video of church leaders praying for your followers.

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Sermon Series: Share a graphic of the new sermon series and share one reason why people should attend to hear it.

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Question: What is your favorite worship song? Then make a Spotify or YouTube from their suggestions.

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Sermon Series: Poll members about what they think the sermon message is about, or what they hope to learn from it

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Holiday: Valentine’s Day. Share a verse about God’s love.

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Worship Playlist: Share a link to the playlist created on the 2/13.

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March 1

Sunday Promo: Share a short video clip of the pastor inviting your followers to service.

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Question: What historical moment would you like to witness and why?

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Sermon Recap: Share a link to the online video or audio broadcast of Sunday’s sermon.

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Observance: Women’s History Month: Celebrate important women in history. Share a short message about why you appreciate their contribution.

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Member Highlight: Share a photo of a church member and why you appreciate them.

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Ministries: Share a photo of your outreach ministries photo and encourage your members to do a random-act-of-kindness.

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Observance: Women’s History Month: Celebrate important women in history. Share a short message about why you appreciate their contribution.

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Bible Study: Broadcast your small group live on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Bible Study: Share a photo of one of your small groups to sign up for your available small groups.

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Behind-the-Scenes: Share a photo or video of what’s happening at the church this week.

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Question: Ask people to share how they heard about your church.

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Sunday Promo: Record a video of a member stating why they love attending your church. If unable to get a video, share a photo of the member with their statement as the caption.

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Holiday: Pre-Daylight Saving Time (2 am on 2/8). Remind your followers to Spring forward.

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Sermon Recap: Share a video of the pastor or a church leader recapping the sermon in 30 seconds or less.

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Sunday Promo: Share a live video tour of your church.

Speak with members and leaders you meet during the tour. Answer FAQ’s first-time guests may have.

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Question: “What encourages you daily?”

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Sermon Recap: Share a graphic(s) displaying the three takeaways from Sunday’s sermon.

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Observance: Women’s History Month: Celebrate important women in history. Share a short message about why you appreciate their contribution.

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Events: Record a video of your students giving the announcements for the week/month. Or create graphics for each announcement and upload to social media.

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Outreach: Share how your members can serve through your missions ministry or share links to how people can serve in your local community. (Ex: Link to the local food bank or homeless shelter.)

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Bible Study: Share a video of a small groups leader sharing a preview of what to expect this week.

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Bible Study: Share a video of a small group member recapping the small group class in 30 seconds.

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Observance: Women’s History Month: Celebrate important women in history. Share a short message about why you appreciate their contribution.

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Graphic: Create a graphic showcasing your church’s social media accounts across social media. Encourage people to follow you across social media.

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Events: Advertise your volunteer needs.

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Sunday Promo: Share a powerful statement from today’s sermon. This requires you to have the sermon notes in advance.

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Question: “Tell us about a time you stepped out on faith.”

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Sermon Recap: Share a current events article related to the sermon topic. State how the message applies.

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Photo: Share a group photo of your greeters with a short message about how excited they are to meet members and guests each Sunday.

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Bible Study: Share a video of a small group member answering this question, “ What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s study session.

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Observance: Women’s History Month: Celebrate important women in history. Share a short message about why you appreciate their contribution.

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