FHE ~ Music

Opening Song: “Lift Up Your Voice and Sing,” Children’s Songbook #252

Scripture: D&C 136:28

Lesson/Activity:

Write the following actions on paper or cards: whistle, slowly, quietly, loudly, hum, sing, fast, oooo’s. Lead family members in their favorite songs. Hold up the signs one at a time during the song, alternating signs as often as you like. Then let another family member have a turn being the leader. Have fun trying to follow the leader’s instructions.
Make homemade musical instruments: Drum—oatmeal box or gallon can; Cymbals—pan lids; Shaker—small jar filled with popcorn or beads; Bells; Guitar—shoebox with rubber bands strung across the opening. Make your own band.

Closing Song: “Oh, What Songs of the Heart,” Hymn #286


Treat: Harmony Cookies
2 cups sugar
½ cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
3 cups oatmeal
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Put sugar, milk, margarine and cocoa into a pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly add oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir well and drop on waxed paper. Cool and eat.