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Singing with Deep Meaning

Hymn Study - It Is Well With My Soul

Day 149of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the emotional meaning behind the hymn 'It Is Well'

2

Sing the first verse with appropriate dynamics and expression

3

Connect music to expressing faith and trust in God

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:7 (WEB)

Reflects the core message of the hymn about finding peace in difficult times

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal or printed lyrics
  • Audio recording of 'It Is Well With My Soul'
  • Colored markers or crayons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's lesson on finding peace through music

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about trusting God during hard times?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain the story behind the hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Horatio Spafford wrote this hymn after losing his children
  • He chose to trust God even when life was very difficult
  • The hymn shows how we can have peace from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us feel close to God?
  • What makes this song special?
3Activity: Expressive Singing Exploration (10 min)
worship

Practice singing with different emotions and volumes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the hymn recording
  2. Sing first verse softly, then loudly
  3. Use hand motions to show the song's meaning
  4. Draw a picture of what peace feels like
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing along with parent, focus on one line

Challenge: Try to explain the hymn's meaning in own words

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson's key points about music and faith

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about singing from the heart?
  • How can music help us praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll work on memorizing the first verse of the hymn

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The hymn was written after personal tragedy, showing deep faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage emotional expression during singing
  • Focus on the heart behind the music, not perfect technique
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand deep emotions in the song

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine engagement, attempts to express feelings through music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a peace-themed art project
  • Listen to other hymns about trusting God
  • Write a simple prayer inspired by the hymn's message

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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