Monday, October 19, 2009

presentation motivation

catchy title? Oh well, I tried. :)

I feel like my kids know the songs. They've worked really hard all year, practiced with their CD's. and they have them down. I also know that they can be strong singers with lots of volume from different activities we've played durring singing time. However, getting them to sing out in front of all those people, is another story. I've got a relatively shy group of kids with a few who can really sing out. When they do, the others sing out more. So I've been trying to think f something to help motivate them to sing out AND that I can use for the actual program, next week.

Although anything but revolutionary, this is what I came up with.




I went to msn clipart to download the smiley's. (just did a search for "smileys"). For the board, I trimmed down a bulk cereal box (you know, the kind you get at Costco), so that it would be nice and sturdy. I had a spool of ribbon laying around, that still had the "wrapping" on it. he ribbon had one layer of a clear plastic, the same width as the ribbon, so I actually sewed the ribbon to it, threaded it through the board, and then taped the other side down.

I am happy to e-mail you the pdf, so you can just print, cut and assemble. Just leave your e-mail in the comments. You can resize the font and images to make it work for whatever board you have.

ON the back, I figured out where the ribbon would need to be for the different achievements, and made corresponding marks. This way, I don't even have to look at the front to figure out where the ribbon is.

I tried it yesterday, and it worked awesome. The kids eyes were glued on me, and it helped them forget how big the chapel is...at least I think it helped. :) The measurements are about 16x9, so it won't be too distracting to the rest of the crowd. I'm only planning on "conducting" them when they need it.

Good luck to everyone and their programs!

22 comments:

  1. OH! This looks great!!! I love it!! Thanks for the fantastic idea!

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  2. That looks so fun. Would you please send me the pdf. pwa21254@hotmail.com Our stake has recentely divided the wards. I just got put in as the chorister with children from 4 different wards. I have no idea what they have learned from each of their wards and I am having a terrible time getting them to remember the songs. They act like they have never heard them before. Our program is Nov. 15th and this week is stake conference. I am at a complete loss as to what to do. I am grateful for any help. Your blog is wonderful!Thank you!

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  3. adorei aideia e gostaria de receber o arquivo para que possa abençoar a vida de meus pequeninos. bjos
    meu email é nildesenna@hotmail.com

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  4. That is great!! I really enjoy it, so nice. I would like the pdf, please.

    fisiquenha@yahoo.com.br

    really thanks

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  5. Would you please send me the pdf version? Thanks in advance. My e-mail is simontalvao@yahoo.com.br

    Also, I've posted a link to this post on my primary blog.

    with love!

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  6. What a great idea. I just came across your blog. Our program is this week, so it is a late for me to use it for that, but I might have to use it some other time. I need to check out your other ideas!

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  7. I want to put this together for our Primary also. Our program is coming up and I have been looking for something like this. I think this would be a great help. Please email me the pdf. Thanks! staciejraddatz@msn.com

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  8. Thanks for sending. I did something different with the cliparts. If you want to see, go to my primary blog:

    http://primariasudonline.blogspot.com/2009/11/lideres-de-musica-carinhas.html

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  9. I just got put in as Primary Chorister and feel very overwhelmed. I love your site and ideas. Would you mind sending me the pdf file. Thank you so much. And keep up the AWESOME job. Nisha @ 4cutegirls@gmail.com

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  10. Oi ... Gostaria muito de Receber pdf por ... também.
    Amei as ua idéia, pratica e quero-la na minha também primária ...
    Obrigado pela idéia e criatividade!
    ANDRIA

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  11. Hi Trisa!!! I'm using your fantastic idea. thanks for sending!! take a look at http://primariacasaforte.blogspot.com/2010/01/carinhas-motivacionais.html

    Kisses

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  12. This looks like a great idea, please email me the pdf file thank you so much!
    laurie@countrycabinsinn.com

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  13. This looks fun! If you could send me the pdf that would be great. celestems -at- gmail -dot- com

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  14. would u email me the pdf please :) I love this idea!! pwincessdianna@yahoo.com

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  15. This is perfect for our review before our program. Can you send me the pdf? Thanks so much for all you do, great ideas!

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  16. I love this could you please email me the pdf. Thank you!!!! doug8400@comcast.net

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  17. This is so great! Thank you for sharing it. Will you please email it to me at kkevv_@hotmail.com

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  18. That looks really freat....I've been looking for a good song meter....could you please email it to me at adriennelynn1@gmail.com
    Thanks!
    Adrienne

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  19. I Love this idea. Will you please send me the pdf? My email is kacie@bybees.com Thanks so much

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  20. Thanks for the idea! Could you please email the pdf file to me? Thanks! apolo.pesqueira@gmail.com

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  21. Could you send me the PDF? It's adorable. thanks! JHamblin@aol.com

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  22. I looked for the smileys, but some of them aren't there anymore. Would you send the pdf please? Thanks so much. You have many great ideas!
    yfanzz@q.com

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