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Running Notes

Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes

Day 22of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand eighth notes represent two sounds per beat

2

Demonstrate 'running' rhythm using body movement

3

Develop listening and rhythmic coordination skills

📖 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!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates musical movement and rhythmic praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Rhythm Cards
  • Small bell or tambourine
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's walking beats and introduce running beats

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

Introduce eighth notes as 'ti-ti' - two quick sounds per beat

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Quarter notes are like walking (one step)
  • Eighth notes are like running (two quick steps)
  • Listen to the difference in rhythm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me what running looks like?
  • How are running steps different from walking steps?
3Activity: Running Rhythm Adventure (10 min)
movement

Children move to rhythm, representing eighth notes with running movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in open space
  2. Listen to the beat
  3. When you hear two quick sounds, run in place
  4. When you hear one slow sound, walk in place
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use visual rhythm cards to guide movement

Challenge: Add rhythm sticks to create additional sound

4Closing (3 min)

Review eighth note concept and celebrate musical learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are eighth notes called?
  • How are they different from quarter notes?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and explore its rhythm

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Eighth notes represent two sounds on one beat, like quick running steps

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
  • Make rhythm learning feel like a fun game
  • Be patient with coordination challenges
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between quarter and eighth note movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to move to the beat consistently

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a rhythm dance using BibleMouse Rhythm Cards
  • Practice drawing eighth note symbols

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