3rd Article of Faith song

The new melodies for these songs are more upbeat - easy for children to learn.  But that part only kicks into their "musical" intelligence and memory.  We want to also use their kinesthetic intelligence and memory by adding movement to each of the songs.

The 3rd Article of Faith song is about the atonement of Christ.  It doesn't in and of itself call forth a particular movement.  I am going to do a simple hand jive with the kids.

The song begins with two half notes on "We be". . .  First the right hand is extended in front on that first note, the left hand joins on the "be".  Now both hands are out in front and ready to begin the jive.

Use this pattern:

Both hands pat the lap twice:  Say:  "Lap, Lap"
Clap twice:                             Say:  "Clap, Clap"
Right hand hitch-hike twice :   Say:  "Hitch-Hike"
Left hand hitch-hike twice:      Say:  "Hitch-Hike"

Repeat this pattern three times.

Then on the fourth time, end with both hands doing a double Hitch-Hike on the word "Gos-pel".

To help your little ones learn the hand jive, practice it by saying the words, then whispering the words, next mouthing the words, and lastly by thinking the words.  You could also practice the hand jive to another song they already know such as "Fun to Do".