SINGING TIME. “When We’re Helping” song visuals. Children can sing

“we sing as we go.” This song helps them think of ways to help “mother” and they can sing it “father” and “brother” and “sister” and “grandmother” and “grandfather” or any person they want to help. This song helps them to think about helping others as Jesus would. This will make them happy and their family and friends happy too.

See: "When We're Helping" - Children's Songbook pg. 198

The PDF File Includes:
- 22 visuals (color & black-and-white) with cue cards
- 1 page Bright Ideas Lesson Planner (in color only)

Keywords: Helping, Family, Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Grandma, Grandpa, Happy, Happiness, Service

SERVICE Song Visuals "When We're Helping" Primary, Nursery, Family Home Evening

Lyrics & more below

Lyrics

1. When we’re helping, we’re happy,
   And we sing as we go;
   And we like to help mother*,
   For we all love her so.
2. Tra la la la la la la,
   Tra la la la la la,
   Tra la la la la la la,
   Tra la la la la la.
3. Words: Wallace F. Bennett, 1898–1993
   Music: German folk song

*WE HAVE ADDED VISUALS FOR mother, father, grandmother, grandfather

MORE LESSON IDEAS
#1 Visit this page on GospelGrabBag.com

https://gospelgrabbag.com/2020/03/16/service-lds-primary-singing-time-song-visuals-when-were-helping-primary-music-leader-family-home-evening/

#2 See our YOUTH CAN TEACH - FAMILY FUN SERVICE #15

https://gospelgrabbag.com/2025/04/16/family-servic...

YOUTH CAN TEACH

So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.

Use the BRIGHT IDEAS Lesson Planner (included) to plan your lesson