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La Patterns Everywhere

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 27of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate sol-mi-la hand signs with accuracy

2

Echo and create three-note vocal patterns

3

Develop listening and pitch matching skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrates making music and praising God through singing

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Greet your child with excitement about today's music adventure! Remind them of yesterday's lesson about 'la'.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the hand sign for 'la' that we learned yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll explore how 'la' fits into our musical patterns. Remember, music is a wonderful way to praise God!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review sol-mi-la hand signs
  • Practice listening and echoing patterns
  • Connect music to praising God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make with sol-mi-la?
  • How does making music make you feel?
3Activity: La Pattern Echo Game (10 min)
vocal exercise

Play a musical game where parent creates sol-mi-la patterns for child to repeat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to the pattern
  2. Use hand signs while singing
  3. Echo the exact pattern back
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer notes, slower pace

Challenge: Add more complex patterns, increase speed

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical achievements and praise God!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new things did we learn about music today?
  • Can you show me the sol-mi-la hand signs?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn 'Hot Cross Buns' using our new la note!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Pitch matching is a critical early music skill that develops ear training

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and keep the activity playful
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to match pitch exactly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent attempt to use hand signs and match vocal patterns

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create your own sol-mi-la pattern game
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional vocal exercises

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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