MUSICAL LEARNER
The MUSICAL LEARNING STYLE or “music smart”– is the learning style that loves music. They enjoying listening to , playing, composing, and/or performing any kind of song. The great thing about musical learners is you DO NOT have to be able to sing or play an instrument to be a musical learner. Musical learners like rhythm and beats. Just listening to someone talk can appeal to musical learners.
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Personal Study Ideas
Here are several easy ways to study “Come, Follow Me- For Individuals and Families” in your personal study as a MUSICAL learner.
- listen to instrumental music–While doing your personal scripture study, have instrumental or classical music playing quietly in the background. Studies show listening to classical music while studying helps you retain information–give it a try.
- listen to hymns and Primary songs– Using the Scripture Index in back of the hymn book to find songs centered around the block of scripture you are reading. (There is also a scripture index in the back of the “Children’s Songbook”).
- find songs from other LDS or Christian artists– Find additional songs from other artists that sing about events you are reading in the scriptures. Make a list of your favorites.
- listen to a CFM podcast–Hearing the rhythm in a podcaster’s voice is another great option for musical learners. There is a list of several great Come, Follow Me Podcasts below.
- study the lyrics to a favorite hymn–Take time to really study the lyrics of a hymn about this week’s lesson. The Come, Follow Me Manual usually has a weekly song suggestion at the end of the family study ideas.
- play the hymn or song–If you play a musical instrument, practice playing the song. Think about the words and the message as you play.
Family Study Ideas
Here are several easy ways to study “Come, Follow Me- For Individuals and Families” in your family study as MUSICAL learners.
- make up a song as a family – Create your own song to help you remember something you learned. You could create a little jingle for a scripture you are trying to memorize, or to remember the order of something (for example, the Ten Commandments–you can add hand motions for your hands-on learners too).
- sing a song before each lesson — Sing a hymn or Primary song before your Family Come, Follow Me study time. You could see the suggested song for the week or come up with your own. You could sing the same hymn or song all week to help memorize or learn the song well.
- have family members perform a song– If you have family members who sing or play an instrument, have them prepare a song to perform for the family at the beginning of the lesson, in the middle, or at the end of the lesson. If no one plays or sings, listen to a song during the lesson.
- listen to several versions of the same song– Find multiple versions of the same song that fits your weekly lesson. List to all and have your family vote on their favorite version.
- watch a music video– Find a music video that fits your lesson and watch it as a family.
- watch a video about the lesson– there are several videos available on churchofjesuschrist.org that teach stories from Come, Follow Me. All these videos have music in them which will help your musical learners relate to the story.
CFM MUSICAL Learner Resources
FREE RESOURCES
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Music Library
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Media Library
- Come, Follow Me Old Testament 2022 Devotional Schedule- from “A Lively Hope” has a weekly devotional schedule along with a Primary song or hymn.
- Old Testament Songs written by Shawna Edwards for Old Testament Stories
PAID RESOURCES
- Love, Pray, Teach– offers a variety of activities that fit every learning style in their Family and Primary Subscriptions including song and music ideas.
- Live All In Today— 36+ Original songs by Hilary Weeks. Each song download includes the song, song without lyrics, sheet music, lyric sheet, song study sheets, pages to color, and additional printables.
Easy Tips and Ideas for Come, Follow Me using personal learning styles
Wanting to see the blog post with the tips and ideas for “Come, Follow Me” for each learning style? Here are the links to the other pages:
"Come, Follow Me" and Learning Styles
A weekly guide of the learning styles used in each lesson in the "Come, Follow Me--For Individuals and Families"
A weekly download identifying all the learning styles for each weekly study topic to help you plan your weekly study.
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