As I Search the Holy Scriptures: Melody Map With Pictures

This digital melody map with pictures helps children see how the melody moves as they sing, making repetition more meaningful and less frustrating.

This activity features a beloved hymn, As I Search the Holy Scriptures, that teaches children about gaining spiritual strength and knowledge through studying the scriptures. Pairing the song’s message with a clear visual representation of the melody helps children sing with greater confidence, focus, and understanding.

This resource is inspired by the Teach a Child a Song methods taught by Sharla Dance, which emphasize purposeful repetition, visual learning, and helping children discover musical patterns for themselves.

Teaching Modalities Used

• Living Music – Active singing and listening
• Visual Intrigue – Seeing the shape of the melody
• Logical Conclusions & Patterns – Noticing and matching melodic movement

How the Digital Activity Works

• Open the file in PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Stay in Edit Mode (not Slide Show) so the pictures can move
• Moveable pictures are at the bottom of the verse slides
• As you sing, the teacher may drag pictures (or invite Senior Primary children to move the images)
• Place the pictures where they match the melody
• Each verse is split across two slides, keeping the activity moving and manageable

Why Teachers Will Love This Melody Map

• Beautiful ready-made graphics
• No hand‑drawing melody maps
• No printing, cutting, laminating, or storing pieces
• Keeps children focused while singing again and again
• Turns repetition into a hands‑on, thinking activity
• Helps children understand pitch clearly and confidently

What’s Included

• A multi‑slide digital melody map with versions for simple and challenge 
• Covers verse one only of the song
• Drag‑and‑drop picture clues built in
• Simple instructions with clear presentation and setup tips
• Ready‑to‑use PowerPoint file (Google Slides compatible)- You must have PowerPoint or Google Slides for the activity to work correctly. 

Digital Download

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Files are available for download immediately after purchase.
Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final.

Copyright & Terms of Use

This resource is for personal and classroom use only.
You may not share, copy, email, upload, redistribute, or resell this file or any part of it.
Purchase does not transfer copyright.