WORSHIP AND SINGING

Rhyme and rhythms are excellent ways of helping children learn.

By the age of five most children will be able to sing reasonably in tune and will be beginning to be able to keep a rhythm going on a percussion instrument. There are lots of CDs and DVDs of children’s songs, some of which are specific to Bible passages or memory verses, and which often come with backing tracks so, if you don’t have musicians in your group, you can still sing along. And if you can’t find something that is already published, you or your group can write a rhyme or new words to an existing tune.

Music CDs are in the For Children section.

Tiddlywinks say and sing

(Maggie Barfield, Scripture Union)

2014 conference recommendation by Alison Clark & Claire Wells

Using speaking, singing, chanting, dancing and shouting to not only amuse under 5s but to also help them learn the Bible. Ideal for playgroups, toddler groups and church children groups. With photocopiable pages.

Spiritual child

A web site with ideas for boxes for free play but helping to explain elements of liturgy – gathering, confession, Gloria, communion, baptism, prayer, offering and creed.

Engaging boys in worship

(Jo Squires, 2014 conference)

Engaging boys in sung worship might just be one of our greatest challenges. Perhaps a radical re-think is required? Some useful background and practical ideas.

Delegate rating 9/10

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