This teaching method would definitely work best in Senior Primary, though it could be modified to meet the needs of the little ones. The idea is pretty simple. Pick one key word from each phrase in the song you are teaching. Write out the phrases for the children to see (on posterboard, whiteboard, chalkboard, etc.), leaving a blank in place of the key words you have chosen. In place of those key words you will write a short scripture that contains the word. You can find scriptures for each word by doing a search on lds.org. It would work best if you can find a scripture that contains the word a few times and speaks to the meaning or context of the word to add extra meaning and application to the activity.
The goal will be for the kids to determine what word should go in the blank. As they are searching for each key word, you can sing through the particular phrase over and over making sure to hum in place of the key word. You can instruct the children to sing along with you once they have found the word....humming the key word. This is a great way for the kids to let you know they have found the answer. Once it appears the children are ready you can invite them to whisper the word in unison.
Here is how I would use this method for the song "Faith" if I were teaching it as my chosen song this month:
Phrase #1: Sun (Ecc. 1:5)
Phrase #2: Lord (1 Sam 12:18)
Phrase #3: Seed (Mark 4:31)
Phrase #4: Heart (Psalms 57:7)
Phrase #5: Right (1 Kings 15:11)
**Another way you could work this method is to pass out the scripture references to 1 or 2 classes each and ask them to find the words. One class could be in charge of writing the word on the slip of paper and another in charge of drawing a picture or deciding on an action to go with the key word.
**Junior Primary modification: Have pictures on display that correspond with each word and challenge them to listen to the scriptures and pick the correct picture. Once the picture is chosen, the kids could learn/practice the applicable phrase.
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