Yes, ask if you can go first!!! I was going first but I decided to switch so that I could fill any extra time after sharing time...HA! Today I was left with 3 minutes in Jr Primary! I was frustrated since our program is at the end of September. Now I've asked to go first again! :)
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> From: "Barbara Welsh" <barbsbraves@...>
> To: primusic@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:31:17 PM
> Subject: [primusic] Using Singing Time wisely
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> Hey everyone - - - you all have been LIFE SAVERS for me!!!
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> I wanted to ask you all how you use your time with singing, I have about 15 mins for each Primary group, IF sharing time doesn't go over. I usually only work one song a week if we are learning a new song. But I feel like the children are restless and aren't focused more than a few mins. I do start with a wiggle song and then I feel like I have to get right down to business if we are going to accomplish anything. Some weeks are better than others but if I pushed for time I don't like feeling like I am cramming info into the kids.
> Â This is my first time in this calling and I am starting to wonder if we'll be ready for our program. Ours is the end of Oct so we have some time but I want to make it GOOD!!
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> Thanks for your advice/input/experiences
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