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Learning How Great Is Our God

Worship Through Song

Day 137of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the verses and chorus of 'How Great Is Our God'

2

Understand basic meaning of worship through music

3

Develop clear diction while singing

📖 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 the joy of praising God through music and song

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Lyric sheet
  • Bible
  • Tambourine or rhythm instrument (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind child about yesterday's lesson on worship. Ask: 'What does it mean to worship God?'

💭 Review Question: How can we show God we love Him through music?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'How Great Is Our God' song, explaining its meaning of God's incredible power and love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is bigger and more amazing than anything we can imagine
  • Music helps us tell God how much we love Him
  • Singing is a special way to worship
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes God great?
  • How does singing make you feel close to God?
3Activity: Worship Song Practice (10 min)
song learning

Learn song verses and chorus with hand motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track
  2. Practice chorus first with simple hand motions
  3. Repeat verses slowly, focusing on clear pronunciation
  4. Add rhythm instrument if desired
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus only on chorus

Challenge: Try to sing without audio track support

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and discuss what we learned about worshiping God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of the song?
  • How does singing help us worship?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore understanding the song's meaning more deeply

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing musical skills and understanding of worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make learning fun
  • Encourage child's effort, not perfection
  • Use gentle, positive reinforcement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty remembering all lyrics, staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to sing, understanding of basic concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of what 'How Great Is Our God' means to you
  • Practice leading family in singing at dinner time

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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