"As you sing, you may feel good inside. The Holy Ghost gives you warm feelings to help you understand that the words and messages in the songs are true. You can learn about the gospel in this way, and your testimony will grow as you learn. You will remember more easily what you have learned when you sing about it. The melody of a song helps you remember the words and also brings the feeling of the song to your heart. The illustrations will also help you see what the songs teach. Once you know the songs, they can be with you always (like good friends) to help you make right choices and be happy."
This is a quote from the Preface to the Children's Songbook. In this one paragraph that is intended to provide guidance to the children, we learn how we can best present music to the children. There are so many types of children in our Primary, and if we vary our focus on melody, illustrations, text, and singing, along with fun when appropriate, the children will keep these songs with them always. They will learn the gospel and use the songs to choose the right. We know this will bring them happiness in life. Please remember to share this testimony with them. When you bring the Spirit to primary, the children will feel it and take that feeling into their hearts.
Sara Hammond
Music/Nursery counselor
Arlington Stake Primary
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