For many years, mothers have rocked their babies to sleep singing lullabies. Mothers have played movement games and sang silly songs to entertain their toddlers. Babies would fall fast to sleep and the toddlers would laugh and giggle, and ask for “more.” Music is “magical.” Music is an emotional release. It brings out the best ...
I love singing in groups. My first memories of group singing are from church, but my love for singing really developed in Girl Scouts. We sang in troop meetings, at special events, and especially at summer camp. Only rarely did we bother to use songbooks; we were taught to memorize the songs, and I still ...
As a child in Sunday School, memorizing Bible verses was easily one of my favorite things to do. There is a certain feeling of accomplishment associated with memorization, particularly as a growing child, and what better for children to begin committing to memory than Bible verses? These 15 Bible verses for children can be used ...
Patriotic songs demonstrate Americans’ love of country. As the crowd gathered at our local fireworks display to sing The Star Spangled Banner that love of country was very evident. As we were singing I heard a little girl’s voice pipe up saying, “I don’t know this song, Mommy.” It made me think how important it ...
Planning your child’s birthday party can be fun and exciting. Trying to create new and popular themes to help keep the children entertained can be stressful. Here are five great birthday party themes to got you started. Going on a Safari: Invite all the children over to your home to go on a safari through ...
