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Music Makes Us Move

Music and Movement

Day 161of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how different music styles inspire different movements

2

Move creatively in response to various musical rhythms

3

Develop joy and freedom in musical expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 149:3

“Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.”

— Psalm 149:3 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music and movement can be a form of worship and joyful expression

📦 Materials Needed

  • Movement scarves
  • Audio player
  • Various music tracks
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Yesterday we explored playing scales, and today we'll discover how music makes our bodies want to move!

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

Music isn't just something we hear - it's something we can feel and express with our whole body!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Different music makes us feel different ways
  • Our bodies naturally want to respond to rhythm
  • Moving to music can be a way of praising God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What kinds of music make you want to dance?
  • How does music make you feel?
3Activity: Musical Movement Exploration (10 min)
movement

Use scarves to move freely to different music styles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to each music track carefully
  2. Move your scarf to match the music's rhythm
  3. Try slow, gentle movements and fast, energetic movements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Move without scarves if needed

Challenge: Create a short dance routine to one music style

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how music can help us express joy and praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite way to move today?
  • How can moving to music be a way of worshiping God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about dancing for joy in our BibleMouse lesson!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children naturally connect music and movement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Join in the movement to encourage participation
  • Praise creative movement
  • Don't worry about 'correct' dance moves
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel self-conscious about moving

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment, freedom of movement, rhythmic response

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a short dance video to share with family
  • Create a movement chart in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice moving to worship music at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

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