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Singing as Worship

Expressive Singing

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that singing can be a form of worship

2

Perform 'Ancient of Days' with emotional expression

3

Recognize music as a way to praise God

📖 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)

Demonstrates singing as a form of praise and worship

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse lyric sheets
  • Mirror
  • Expression cards
  • Audio track for 'Ancient of Days'
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about yesterday's lesson on phrasing and breathing

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about singing smoothly yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce worship through music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a special way to talk to God
  • Our hearts can worship through singing
  • God loves to hear us sing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does singing make you feel?
  • Why do you think God enjoys our songs?
3Activity: Worship Expression (10 min)
worship

Sing 'Ancient of Days' with emotional expression

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in front of mirror
  2. Use expression cards to guide facial expressions
  3. Sing with heart, not just words
  4. Focus on praising God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing with parent, mirroring their expressions

Challenge: Create own hand motions to accompany song

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on worshiping through music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about singing to God?
  • How can music show love to Jesus?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about playing low E on the recorder

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Worship is about heart connection, not perfect performance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage genuine expression
  • Don't worry about perfect pitch
  • Model joyful worship
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel self-conscious about singing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine enthusiasm and attempt to connect emotionally

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of worshiping through music
  • Create a simple dance to 'Ancient of Days'

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