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Hymn Memorization

Hymn Study - It Is Well With My Soul

Day 150of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Memorize first verse and chorus of 'It Is Well With My Soul'

2

Sing hymn from memory without looking at words

3

Understand the importance of praising God during difficult times

📖 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)

Connects to the hymn's theme of finding peace in challenging circumstances

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal or printed lyrics
  • Small whiteboard or paper
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Music
  • Audio track of hymn
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind child about the hymn's powerful message of peace

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

Introduce hymn memorization techniques

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each line tells a story about trusting God
  • Sing slowly to understand each word
  • Practice makes perfect!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think 'It is well with my soul' means?
  • How can we praise God even when things are hard?
3Activity: Hymn Memory Challenge (10 min)
performance

Memorize first verse and chorus through playful repetition

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to audio track
  2. Sing along with lyrics
  3. Cover words and try singing
  4. Write down words you remember
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use hand motions to help remember lyrics

Challenge: Create simple sign language for key phrases

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate memorization progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What part of the hymn did you learn today?
  • How does this song help us trust God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll choose recorder pieces for our recital

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Horatio Spafford wrote this hymn after losing his children in a shipwreck

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with memorization
  • Praise effort, not just perfect performance
  • Use BibleMouse audio resources for support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find long lyrics challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempt to remember, emotional connection

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture illustrating the hymn's message
  • Create a simple movement routine to accompany singing
  • Record child singing and share with family

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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