LDS Primary Singing Time Idea - Gone Fishing

A really fun way to help children sing well.

Preparation: Print out the following clipart images, or make your own, and attach paper clips to each image except the fish bowl. Write different songs, verses to a song, favorite songs etc on the back of the fish. Make a fishing rod from a stick, string, and a paper clip, or buy a toy one at your local dollar store. You will need something to stand behind where the children can "fish" such as a movable chalk board, piano, podium, table, etc. Place the fish bowl on a bulletin board or the chalk board (you can draw one with chalk if using the chalk board).

Clipart:
Fish Bowl
Old Boot: Black/White, Brown
Old Tire: Black/White, Color
Fish: Black/White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Brown, Gray
PDF File of all clipart images: Black/White (Small file), Color (Medium Size File)

Directions: Each child gets to have a turn catching a fish. Hide behind a rolling chalkboard (or other large item) and put a fish on the line. Tug gently so it feels like they've caught a fish. If they catch the old boot or tire they have to throw it back in and then pick someone else to catch the next fish. Then have the children sing the song/verse on the back of the "caught" fish. If the children want to keep the fish they must earn it by singing the song loud and clear, without screaming. If they don't sing well then the fish gets thrown back into the "pond." If they sing great, then the fish is a Keeper!

Note: If you don't have something large to hide behind you can attach a large magnet onto the string of the fishing poll, put the fish in a large paper bag or box and have the children try to catch a fish (the paper clip attached to the fish) with the magnet This would probably work best with smaller fish and should be tested before using.

Idea Submitted by: Melissa Jensen
Clipart Images by: Rachel Woods

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