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Do-Re-Mi Scales

Introduction to Re

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing ascending and descending do-re-mi scales smoothly

2

Demonstrate correct hand signs for do, re, and mi

3

Develop confidence in musical expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Come, let's sing for joy to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Celebrates joyful singing and musical expression

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Bells or xylophone
  • Staff paper
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm up with yesterday's do-re hand signs. Remind child how 're' sits between 'do' and 'mi'.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the hand sign for 're' that we learned yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce smooth do-re-mi scale singing technique

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Re is like a bridge between do and mi
  • Sing scales slowly and smoothly
  • Use gentle, light voice
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does your voice feel when you slide between notes?
  • What makes a song sound beautiful?
3Activity: Musical Ladder Game (10 min)
vocal exercise

Climb an imaginary musical ladder using do-re-mi, using hand signs and voice

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand up straight
  2. Sing do-re-mi going up
  3. Sing mi-re-do coming down
  4. Use matching hand signs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Slow down pace, use hand signs only

Challenge: Add faster tempo, try different volumes

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical progress, connect to Psalm 95:1 about joyful singing

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new thing did you learn about singing today?
  • How does singing make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to find 're' on the musical staff

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First grade students are developing pitch matching and vocal control

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Make activities feel like play
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining smooth transitions between notes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent hand signs, attempt to match pitch

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record child singing scale to track progress
  • Create a simple song using do-re-mi

Ready for Tomorrow?

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