You may not think that singing has that much of an influence on your Sunday School class, but singing in with your children is a very important activity. It is much more than just a time filler. It fulfills several needs within the Sunday School classroom.
First, if you are teaching very young children, singing time is a chance for them to get their wiggles out. You can sing “I’m in the Lord’s Army,” “Father Abraham,” and “Read Your Bible Pray Everyday” and give the kids a chance to move and expend some energy. Older children often need this time as well.
Once the wiggles are out, singing gives you the chance to get the kids focused on the Lord. Slower, meditative songs like “Thank You Lord for Saving My Soul” help the children calm down and prepare their minds for the lesson. It also encourages the kids to sit in their seats and stop wiggling.
Singing with the kids ensures that they will take something home with them. They may not remember what you taught, but they will leave singing a song that was sung. Songs stick in the mind longer than spoken words, and this makes them a great tool to use to teach important concepts. They can also be used to teach memory verses in a fun and easy way.
Besides these benefits, singing is simply fun! Kids enjoy it, and you will too if you start incorporating it into your Sunday School class.
If you don’t know any songs, these websites will give you some good ideas:
Sunday School Songs Lyrics and Words
Classic and Modern Sunday School Songs