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Performance Practice

Recorder Performance Preparation

Day 154of 180
Week 31of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate basic stage presence skills

2

Practice recovering from performance mistakes

3

Build confidence in musical performance

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”

— Philippians 4:13 (WEB)

Encourages children to be brave and confident during musical performances

📦 Materials Needed

  • soprano recorder
  • recital music selections
  • performance checklist
  • small mirror
  • chair
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson is about performing with joy and confidence!

💭 Review Question: What did we practice about playing music yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Learning how to stand tall and smile during performances

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Stand up straight like a brave musician
  • Make eye contact with your audience
  • Smile and show you're having fun
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you feel when you perform?
  • What makes a good performer?
3Activity: Confident Performer Practice (10 min)
performance

Practice performing with stage presence and handling mistakes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in front of a mirror
  2. Practice your recorder piece
  3. If you make a mistake, take a breath and start again
  4. Smile and look confident
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Practice in front of a parent or stuffed animal

Challenge: Record your performance and watch it back

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your brave performance practice!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about performing today?
  • How can you be brave when playing music?

Coming up: Tomorrow is our BibleMouse recorder recital!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing performance confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Keep the mood light and fun
  • Model confident, positive attitude
🤔 Common Struggles:

Fear of making mistakes or being watched

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Relaxed posture, willingness to try again

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice performing for family members
  • Create a special performance outfit
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library performance certificate

Ready for Tomorrow?

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