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Walking Notes

Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes

Day 21of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand quarter notes represent one sound per beat

2

Walk rhythmically to a steady beat

3

Develop listening and movement skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates rhythmic praise and movement connected to music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Optional drumstick or wooden spoon
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall previous lesson about sol and mi notes. Ask child to demonstrate what they remember about musical notation.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how sol and mi look on our music staff?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce quarter notes as 'walking notes' - one sound per beat

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Quarter notes are like steady walking steps
  • We say 'ta' for each quarter note
  • Each note gets one beat of time
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does walking sound like?
  • Can you count how many steps you take in one line?
3Activity: Walking Note Adventure (10 min)
movement

Children walk to rhythm, representing quarter notes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in open space
  2. Listen to steady beat
  3. Walk one step per beat, saying 'ta'
  4. Try walking with rhythm sticks, tapping on each step
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk slowly with parent guidance

Challenge: Add changing tempos or directions

4Closing (3 min)

Review quarter note concept and walking rhythm

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about quarter notes?
  • How are quarter notes like walking?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about 'running notes' - eighth notes with two sounds per beat!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Quarter notes represent one sound per beat, fundamental to rhythm understanding

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use natural walking rhythm
  • Make activity playful and engaging
  • Encourage child's natural movement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining steady beat and understanding note duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent stepping, saying 'ta' with each step

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a walking rhythm pattern with rhythm sticks
  • Draw quarter notes in BibleMouse music journal

Ready for Tomorrow?

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