“When He Comes Again,” LDS Singing Time Ideas
Looking for engaging and meaningful ways to teach When He Comes Again in singing time? This beloved Primary song paints a beautiful picture of the Savior’s return, making it a powerful teaching moment for young hearts. Keep reading for fun, interactive ideas that will help children connect with the lyrics, feel the spirit, and remember this sacred message!
Teaching When He Comes Again in singing time is a wonderful way to help children feel the peace and excitement of the Savior’s Second Coming. This beautiful Primary song invites reflection on what it will be like when Jesus returns, making it a perfect opportunity to build testimonies while engaging children in meaningful learning. Whether you’re introducing the song for the first time or reinforcing it with fun and interactive activities, this guide will provide creative ideas to make singing time both spiritual and memorable.
Picture the Savior’s Return (Visual Activity)
Print or display images depicting different ways the Savior might come again—clouds, angels, light, joy, etc. As you sing, invite children to hold up the pictures when they hear words or phrases that match. Discuss how the song helps us imagine His return.
Footsteps to His Coming (Movement Activity)
Place footprints around the room leading to a picture of Christ. Each footprint has a key phrase from the song. As you sing, invite children to step on a footprint and say the phrase before everyone sings that part together.
Lip Synching
“What Do You Think?” Question Game (Discussion & Singing)
The song asks, “I wonder when He comes again…” Before teaching each phrase, ask the children questions like: What do you think Jesus will look like when He comes? Who will He bring with Him? Sing the phrase after discussing each one.
Silent Movie Singing (Listening & Actions)
Divide the class into two groups—one sings while the other acts out the lyrics silently. Example: “Will the world be at peace?”—One child could show two friends shaking hands. Switch roles so everyone participates.
Melody Map Mystery (Music Connection)
Draw a simple “melody map” on the board using symbols, dashes, or colors to represent pitch changes and phrases. Let the children guess which part of the song each section represents as you sing. Then, erase parts and see if they can still sing it from memory!
Build the Song Puzzle (Lyric Challenge)
Cut up key phrases of the song and scramble them. As you sing, have children take turns putting the lyrics in order. Repeat until the song is fully assembled!
Starry Night Reverence Activity (Spiritual Connection)
Dim the lights and place glow-in-the-dark stars or small battery candles around the room. Have children hold one as they quietly sing. Talk about how Jesus is the Light of the World and how we can prepare for His coming.
Flip Chart
Here are a few fun options for images to use while you teach the song!
Thanks to Michelle for this fun idea: I am doing he words but some are picture and they have to guess what the word is with the picture. Though I would share what I put together.
Guessing Game
One Finger Air Drawing
Teaching “When He Comes Again” in Singing Time is such a sweet opportunity to help children feel the love of the Savior and look forward to His return with joy. Whether you’re using actions, visuals, or simple testimony moments, these ideas are designed to keep your Primary engaged while planting eternal truths in their hearts. However you choose to teach it, trust that your efforts are making a lasting impact—and that the Spirit will do the rest.
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