I thought I knew most of the songs in the Primary Songbook, but I was wrong! Most I don't know are probably not my favorite, but I recently came across "Help Me, Dear Father" pg. 99, and really loved it. Honestly not sure how I missed this one! Great message, good progress of verses, lots of repetition, simple yet memorable tune.
Since the word "Help" is in this song numerous times, I taught the children the hand sign for "Help". I found a great website that describes and shows pictures and explanations and videos of many hand signs. Also, we are lucky to have someone in our ward who is fluent in Sign Language, so I checked with her and confirmed that I was doing it right.
The sign for "help" is
made by closing your left hand into an "A" (fist with thumb up). Place the outstretched palm of
your right hand under the left "A" hand and raise both hands.
I thought this was an effective and simple way to teach a great song!

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