Saturday, April 17, 2010

Primary Music Idea - Dad's Gone Fishing

Happy Father's Day DAD!

I've packed up my fishing gear and I'm ready to head to the Primary room to teach the song My Dad from the Children's Songbook on page 211.  My fishing hat has all my fishing gear attached to it.  I caught a paper fish just the other day so it will smell really good by the time I get to church and I've got more paper fish that my Primary Friends can help me to capture once we begin learning the song.  In order to get the chance to come fishing with me they will have to be sitting reverently with their arms folded.  One by one, they will have the chance to come and fish in my FISHING HOLE (a blue bucket I snuck from my son Braden's room).  Each of the fish that they pull out will have a different section of the song.  Once all of the fish are caught, we will take some time to figure out the proper order to the words of the song.  I've placed magnet on the back of each piece so they can be placed up on the blackboard.  I'm sure the Primary Children will be singing their little hearts out this year!  As a special surprise for Dad or Grandpa, each child can take this Happy Father's Day Card and write a special message on the back.  Attach the note and some Swedish Fish to a wooden dowel and away they go home for more FISHING ADVENTURES!

I hope you will all have a fantastic Father's Day this upcoming June!

If you are interested in receiving the PDF files for this activity...please comment here or email me at jennifer.hawkins@hotmail.com.  Please be sure to leave me your email address so I can get them to you quickly.  Enjoy!
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66 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 18, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Super Cute idea. We have a lot of military families and their dads are deployed. This activity might help them enjoy learning a song about their dad even though he is away. Could you please send me the pdf. Thanks!

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  2. KimApril 18, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Love this! Please send the files to me as well. Thanks!

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  3. YolandaApril 18, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    What a great idea! Makes me want to be the Primary chorister again:)
    Thanks for sharing.

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  4. BonnieApril 18, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    So dang cute!! Please send me the pdf. Thanks for all your darling work!! Bonnie
    bonnie_benedict@comcast.net

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  5. Lunt FamilyApril 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Love this idea. Thanks for posting. I would love the pdf christallunt@gmail.com

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  6. arendjeApril 18, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I would love the pdf file - thank you!! - arendjewhidden@gmail.com

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  7. Whiteley FamilyApril 18, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Oh, I so love this! You have amazing ideas! Please send this to me (travnkemi@gmail.com). Thanks!

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  8. RuthieApril 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    This is such a cute idea, I'd love the pdf! My email is ruthneb@gmail.com

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  9. conner.artistApril 25, 2010 at 12:10 AM

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  10. conner.artistApril 25, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    I love this idea, but I have a few children in my Primary that do not live with or have their father's in their lives. I'm wondering how this might impact them and how I might approach this activity with them in mind. Any suggestions?

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  11. ChelseaApril 27, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Such a cute Idea!!! I would love the pdf! Thanks again- you are amazing as always!!
    chelsabell@gmail.com

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  12. JenniferApril 27, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    I have received a few emails from some of you asking about what you should do if you have Primary Children in your Ward that do not have a father. My suggestion would be to either highlight a Grandpa or the Bishop of your Ward. You could also see if there is another Adult Male in their family that they admire that they might want to do something for.

    Love,
    Jennifer

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  13. NikoleApril 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Please send me the Pdf files. I was planning on teaching this song for Father's Day and this is the perfect way to do it! Thanks so much for your creativity.

    nscheaffer@yahoo.com

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  14. The Carlson CrewMay 19, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Could you send me the PDF on this? Such a great idea! Thanks:

    peteandchrissy@gmail.com

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  15. SherMay 25, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I would LOVE to have the pdf on this. So cute!
    sherlynjenkins@msn.com

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  16. AmyMay 27, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    I'd love to have the files. Looks like Father's Day is going to be my last day in Primary in my ward. We're moving and I'd like to go out with something memorable. This will be fun. THANKS SO MUCH!

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  17. EmMay 30, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    thanks thanks thanks!!! can't wait to use it for a father's day review. i had already planned to do that song. may i have the files please? emilygibson82@yahoo.com

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  18. joshandrachaelsmithJune 2, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Very cute idea. I started teaching this song last week with a "pin the tie on the dad" theme. This would be a great way to continue the song. Would you please send me the pdf to rhsmith@ufl.edu Thanks!

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  19. cheriseJune 3, 2010 at 10:05 PM

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  20. cheriseJune 3, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Thanks for your cute blog. May I get the pdf file for the fathers day song? williamscherise@yahoo.com

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  21. cheriseJune 3, 2010 at 10:06 PM

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  22. UnknownJune 5, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Darling idea and adorable art to go with! I would just love a copy of the pdf so I can teach our primary children this song! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! epbrazel@gmail.com

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  23. AmyJune 5, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    I'd love to get the pdf of this. abava1124@yahoo.com

    Thanks

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  24. stgrahamJune 5, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    I would love a pdf also! This is fabulous!
    Thanks
    stgraham73@gmail.com

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  25. cheriseJune 11, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I tried this it worked GREAT once we had them on the board I let the Sr. primary mix them up and then try to put them in order before we finished singing the song. They got such a kick out of this and sang well so they would be picked next to put them in order.
    Thanks

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  26. House of HamblinJune 16, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Could you send me the files for fathers day? LOVE your idea! Thanks! JHamblin@aol.com

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  27. MichelleJune 18, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Awesome idea. Can you send me the pdf? shellbell2_78@yahoo.com Thank you, thank you. :)

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  28. TracyJune 19, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Would love a PDF copy! It's a brilliant idea! Thanks for posting and being willing to share!
    tgolfs4fun@yahoo.com

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  29. CheeriJune 19, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Super cute! Would love the PDF file for Sunday. Thanks!
    cheerylynn@hotmail.com

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  30. DeborahJune 19, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Love Love Love this. pretty please can you send me the PDF files for this.

    deborahdbarnes@hotmail.com

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  31. CindyGJune 19, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing i would like to make this for my 2year to play with her daddy. cindy_gellhaus@yahoo.com

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  32. MorganJune 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    I would love the PDF please! I am new to the calling and love any new ideas! jdandme08@gmail.com

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  33. Adams'June 19, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Yea! I am so using this idea for tomorrow. Thank you so much. i would LOVE a PDF.
    tiffadams23@gmail.com

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  34. BeckyJune 20, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    In regards to the comment about being worried about children who do not have their fathers with them, thank you for being sensitive but realize that we all have a father of some kind. I'm a single mom and my kids don't see their father very much. I am so grateful for the concept that was given myself for my sons to realize that they do have a perfect Father in Heaven who will always be there for them. Once realizing this Father's Day has never been that hard of a day after all...

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  35. BrendaJune 20, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    I would love this in pdf form.
    Thanks for all you do.

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  36. ChristieJune 20, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I would love to have the PDF files...if I can't use it today...I can use it in August for "fishing" and for next year. THANKS...great idea!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    yep...this one too!!

    tamjam@gmail.com

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  38. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I know this is a year old but I was wondering if the pdf was still available?? If so that would be AWESOME!!

    A.johnson@zoominternet.net

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  39. Team MemberJune 2, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Is this pdf file still available. If so, can you send it to me. I love the cute ideas! Vanessa

    cavchinookwife@hotmail.com

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  40. Polkowske FamMay 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    If this pdf is still available I would also love access to it! You are very clever and I know my kids will just have a blast! Tiffanie


    tpolkowske@gmail.com

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  41. SweatshirtStation.comMay 20, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    I would like the pdf as well. This looks like so much fun. Thanks. lisa@thetechnologyvault.com

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  42. rindaMay 20, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    May I please have a pdf file for this great idea?

    rindaevans@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

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  43. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    would love a copy!
    rishels@gmail.com

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  44. LynetteMay 24, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I would love the pdf file of this Ltiptonrn@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  45. Polkowske FamMay 24, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I would also like the pdf.
    tpolkowske@gmail.com
    This is such a cute idea. I'm sure the kids will love it. Thanks

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  46. Kassie NJune 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Cute! Can you send me the PDF file please? kassie.furniss@gmail.com
    Thank you!

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  47. CrystalJune 9, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    super cute idea!! i would love to have to pdf for this if you don't mind. :) Thank you! crmarley@hotmail.com

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  48. Elizabeth BaldwinApril 11, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    If you have the pdf still, would you mind emailing it to me? eecbaldwin@gmail.com. I know my primary kiddos would LOVE this!!!

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  49. AapreeMay 10, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Can I still get the PDF's for this! LOVE this idea! Thank you for taking the time to prepare and share! aapreeray@gmail.com

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  50. Brandon EverettMay 15, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    I would love a copy of your PDF. Super cute and creative activity! Thanks! - cheryl_everett@comcast.net

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  51. JenMay 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I would love your pdfs. This looks like a lot of fun!
    jen_stokes@hotmail.com Thanks!

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  52. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Hi,

    Like the other sisters, I would love a copy of your files for this activity! paula.anderson@westwind.ab.ca

    Thank yo so much!

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  53. NatalieMay 26, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Hi! I would love the PDF, thanks! nataliejacob@gmail.com

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  54. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I would love to get the PDF as well, Thanks!

    passey88@gmail.com

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  55. megananddallonMay 29, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    This is so cute! I would love a copy. Thank you!
    megafield@msn.com

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  56. Bekky PetersonJune 5, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Love this! Please send the files to me too! Thanks. jeff.bekky@comcast.net

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  57. BrittanyJune 8, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I would love a PDF copy of this document too! brittanyharney@ymail.com - thanks!

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  58. auJune 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    i love this amazing idea to share with my primary in our ward.am sure the children love it..could you pls. send me a pdf.thanks a lot.and it really a big help like me as a new primary president in our ward.

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  59. JesseandMitziMay 12, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Thank you for posting this cute idea for fathers day. "Dad's gone fishing". Looking at the post this was posted a few years ago. I was wondering if you still had the pdf file. I would love to use this idea. If you do have it, and wouldn't mind, could you email at
    mitzemail@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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  60. WickhamsJune 8, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Thank You!! I used this today in Singing Time and it was a hit with both Jr. & Sr. Primary. We will be singing this song next week in sacrament meeting for Fathers Day. Today was also my very first day as the Chorister! I think it went well. Thanks Again!

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  61. UnknownJune 18, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    I know that it's short notice, but could I get the pdf for this?

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  62. UnknownJune 18, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    I know that it's short notice, but could I get the pdf for this?

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  63. UnknownMay 15, 2019 at 7:39 PM

    I know this post was a while ago but I love the idea and your picts. Am I still able to get the pdf for this? jenkay2004@yahoo.com

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  64. KrystalJune 19, 2021 at 10:04 AM

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  65. LexJune 20, 2021 at 12:57 AM

    Any way I can still get this pdf? Lex.chollet@gmail.com
    Thank you, so cute!

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  66. shanlMay 24, 2022 at 3:46 PM

    Can I please get the files for the fishing activity and words to the song My Dad?

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