First of all I want to complement the teachers and leaders of the youth organization through put such an event on for the congregation. I can appreciate the level of work, practice and organization that was required. The following couple of blogs will illustrate some positive observations I have on such a performance.
For the LDS church, a youthful program often consists of children singing Primary songs and giving short little talks on religious topics.
I hope the following comments can be of use to youth organizations, youth ministries, family counselors, parents and grandparents. Again, my compliments to in the adult and teen who has worked with the use in helping them grow and improve in their abilities of expression, and in teaching them about God.
Because I took a few notes, this topic may be covered in the following three teaching embellishments blog’s. The sections will touch upon
1. Organization
2. Child experience
3. Establishing the child to adult bond.
4. Value of music in child’s a program
Organization:
– Prior to the presentation, leaders and teachers asked religious questions of the children and documented the answers. These responses comprised much of the verbal content presented in the program outside of songs, Scriptures, or quotes from religious leaders.
– I noticed that masking tape had been deposited at various points of the stage with each child’s name written on it. This helps instruct the child to know where they need to stand. Each time they go on stage. After the program. I also noticed that masking tape was also put on the first two rows of the pews, so that the children would know what a sit.
– Assigned places on the stage and pews helps children learn structure and organization. It also helps them to follow the prompts to be at a specific place at the specific time.
– The program today had some nice features. I like reading the words of the songs that the children were singing. That improved my audience participation by visual activity between the kids and the text of the program.
– Another nice thing about the program was it had the sequence of children listed by name, so that the family members and friends can know when their particular child is going to perform. It is also a silent reminder for the child to know when they are next in the program.
– Each class (divided by age) was assigned a specific theme. I suspect that this gave each class member in primary the opportunity to practice their parts during primary for several weeks in advance to the program.
I can see the value of giving children the experience to participate in church at least once a year. My first opportunity for leadership position in church began in my late teens. As a counselor in the presidency, I had the opportunity to conduct meetings. I also had the experience of doing advertising for a social event. These were valuable experiences to give me confidence in new areas.
If you want to share some benefits as to the virtues of a program for children, please share it in the comment section of this blog. Next week the topic will be on our program can contribute to a child experience and training.
