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Meet La - Higher Than Sol

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 26of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and sing the solfege syllable 'la'

2

Demonstrate the hand sign for 'la'

3

Create simple sol-mi-la melodic patterns

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 96:1

“Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth!”

— Psalm 96:1 (WEB)

Celebrates singing and making music to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Resonator bells (E, G, A)
  • Rhythm sticks
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's rhythm patterns and introduce 'la' as a new musical friend

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the rhythm patterns we learned with our rhythm sticks?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'la' as a musical note higher than 'sol'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • La sits just above sol on our musical scale
  • La has a special hand sign - place hand slightly higher than sol
  • We'll use la to create beautiful music praising God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can you make that go higher?
  • How might we use music to worship Jesus?
3Activity: La Exploration Game (10 min)
vocal exercise

Practice sol-mi-la patterns using voice and hand signs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse audio track
  2. Repeat sol-mi-la patterns
  3. Use corresponding hand signs
  4. Play 'Musical Echo' with parent
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer repetitions, focus on basic pattern

Challenge: Create own sol-mi-la patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Recap what we learned about 'la'

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where does la sit on our musical scale?
  • What hand sign do we use for la?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore la patterns in different songs

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

La represents the sixth note of the major scale, bridging sol and do

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make learning fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might confuse hand signs or pitch

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent hand sign placement, attempt to match pitch

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family song using sol-mi-la
  • Practice hand signs while reading Psalm 96:1

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