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Recorder and Instruments Review

Year in Review

Day 173of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate recorder playing skills learned this year

2

Perform at least two previously learned musical pieces

3

Show joy and confidence in musical abilities

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates musical praise and different instruments, mirroring our lesson's focus on musical performance and celebration

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Orff instruments (xylophones, metallophones)
  • BibleMouse Music Portfolio
  • World English Bible
  • Music stand or clipboard
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music celebration! Let's remember how far we've come this year.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite song we learned this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll showcase the musical skills you've developed throughout the year.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review recorder fingerings
  • Discuss proper playing posture
  • Recall ensemble performance techniques
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which instrument did you enjoy most this year?
  • What was challenging about learning music?
3Activity: Musical Showcase Parade (10 min)
performance

Students will perform two pieces they've learned, demonstrating their musical growth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two pieces from your BibleMouse Music Portfolio
  2. Practice playing with good posture
  3. Perform for a family member or friend
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play one short piece with parent assistance

Challenge: Create a small musical arrangement combining multiple instruments

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical journey this year!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new skills did you learn?
  • How does making music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore sight-singing and continue our musical review

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates musical learning and builds confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage without over-correcting
  • Focus on joy of music-making
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel nervous performing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to try, basic musical technique

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance for family keepsake
  • Create a musical thank-you card for a music teacher
  • Listen to classical music together and discuss instruments

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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