Comments on: The Primary Program: Reflections and lessons learned https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/ Truth Will Prevail Sun, 05 Aug 2018 23:56:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 By: jennifer Rueben https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539570 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 06:20:27 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539570 sunbeams can sing every song, participate with small groups choral reading. It is still sacrament meeting , not a performance .

]]> By: jes https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539569 Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:06:45 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539569 Just a quick suggestion, if you have people translating your Sac Mtg into other languages, giving them a copy of the program; it helps out immensely! It’s really hard to hear/understand the kids and they speak so quickly sometimes that it’s impossible to keep up.

]]> By: Chadwick https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539568 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:12:32 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539568 I would suggest you do not cut the Sunbeams out. I think you might have some very upset parents on your hands. =) The problem I’ve noticed with the Sunbeams is that of their six word part, they say the first three words and the last three words seem to come out as they are moving on and stepping down. It’s jarring.

Your program layout sounds very creative and different. I like it.

]]> By: jennifer Rueben https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539564 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:14:42 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539564 yes to your husband’s idea. It is sacrament meeting.
of the several hundred Primary programs I have watched, written, rehearsed, and participated in the one I remember most and had the most spiritual impact was very simple . At the end of sacrament all the children stood up in place beside their families and as they moved to the aisle they sang “Army of Helamen. They walked towards the front and sat down. The narrator and speakers used the mike and various family group gave choral readings mostly of scriptures. The younger classes were gathered as the children came to the front and sat with several adults on the side front benches reserved for them. They were pick up by an older sibling if they were part of a choral reading group None of the part were very lengthy. One of the outstanding songs was done by a group of senior primary girls who had been taught harmony to “Beautiful Savior” It was coupled with an appropriate scripture read by senior boys. Finally all children stood and again sang ” Army of Helamen as they returned to their parents. Simple words, quiet staging, meaningful content.

]]> By: Rachel https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539563 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:26:52 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539563 Absolutely lovely! Sunbeams are always tricky. This year I had them each stand at the microphone and say “My name is XXX. Jesus loves me!” It worked well! Last year I only gave speaking parts to the Senior Primary, since we have over 100 children. I liked that too. My husband insists that the best version would be to have six short talks by children and then singing (less roadshow, more worship). But I can’t bring myself to disappoint so many parents :) Wonderful to read what you were inspired to do!

]]> By: Clark Goble https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539561 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:39:06 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539561 I always love the primary presentations. The kids love it as well. I confess my favorite parts are the sunbeams and stars.

]]> By: john f. https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539560 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:23:45 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539560 Thank you for this Rosalynde — amazing work and a great example!

]]> By: christiefrandsengmailcom https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539558 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:10:06 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539558 I absolutely love the script! I can see this being made into a beautiful illustrated book. What a memorable experience you provided for all those children and everyone in the congregation – I bet they will always remember the year their program was all in rhyme! The most wonderful aspect of having a lay ministry is that we each get to bring our particular personality and talents into the calling when it’s our turn. Well done, Rosalynde!!

]]> By: Vanessa Stanfill https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2016/10/the-primary-program-reflections-and-lessons-learned/#comment-539556 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:42:07 +0000 http://www.timesandseasons.org/?p=35923#comment-539556 A few years back I was writing my fourth program and pondering on some the same challenges you faced in your program — little kids hard to herd, hard to have them speak in their own words, plus our primary was big so seeing an endless stream of faces say one sentence each seemed so dull. So I decided to chuck tradition and head off in my own direction. I nixed all speaking parts for Junior Primary kids. Instead, every class memorized a scripture (of the month) to recite in unison as we moved through the topics in the program outline. Some classes learned their own song to sing as well, depending on the kids and teacher. When JP classes came up to the front, they gathered in front of a microphone set at their height on either the left or right side of the podium, right near where they were all sitting. SP kids each wrote and gave a short talk on a topic relevant to each month’s theme. Anywhere from two lines to a few paragraphs (or pages, in one case!) depending on their age. I felt like this played to the different age’s strengths – sunbeams are darling and then disappear. Older kids had some truly touching personal stories and insights to share. I felt like it was by far our best, easiest, and most spiritually uplifting program ever! I got released unexpectedly that very day. :) Great way to finish off my time in the PP.

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