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Hot Cross Buns with Re

Introduction to Re

Day 104of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing 'Hot Cross Buns' using do-re-mi notes

2

Demonstrate understanding of the 're' note placement

3

Develop joy in musical exploration

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Celebrates making joyful music to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and quick review of previous day's do-re-mi patterns

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

Introducing 'Hot Cross Buns' with re note

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Re is our special new note today
  • We'll sing 'Hot Cross Buns' with do and re
  • Music is a wonderful way to praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you hear in 'Hot Cross Buns'?
  • How does music make you feel?
3Activity: Hot Cross Buns Musical Adventure (10 min)
song learning

Sing and play 'Hot Cross Buns' using do and re notes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse audio track
  2. Practice hand signs for do and re
  3. Play notes on bells or xylophone
  4. Sing the song together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only do and re hand signs without instrument

Challenge: Try composing a new verse using do and re

4Closing (3 min)

Review new musical concepts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new note did we learn today?
  • Can you show me the 're' hand sign?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play do-re-mi patterns on instruments

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Re is the second note in the solfege scale, positioned between do and mi

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make music fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between do and re notes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident hand signs and basic pitch matching

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of musical notes
  • Practice 're' hand sign throughout the day
  • Listen to worship music as a family

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