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Movement Performance

Music and Movement

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate simple choreographed movements to a worship song

2

Perform a complete musical piece with coordinated body movements

3

Celebrate God's joy through music and dance

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:4

“Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:4 (WEB)

Demonstrates that worship can involve joyful movement and music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Movement scarves
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Video recording device (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in performance space and remind children of previous movement lessons

💭 Review Question: What movements did we learn earlier this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Review choreography for family performance

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember our movements represent praising God
  • We want to show joy through our dancing
  • Listen carefully to the music's rhythm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show God we love Him through music?
  • What makes worship special?
3Activity: Family Worship Dance (10 min)
performance

Practice and perform choreographed movements to worship song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on BibleMouse Song Collection track
  2. Demonstrate full choreography
  3. Practice with children
  4. Perform for family members
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer movement transitions

Challenge: Add more complex hand motions

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate performance and discuss worship

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our dance?
  • How did moving to music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about singing Scripture

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Movement is a natural way for children to express worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiasm over precision
  • Praise effort and joy in performance
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional movement ideas
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious performing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine enjoyment and attempt to follow choreography

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance to share with grandparents
  • Create a simple family worship dance together

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