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Hot Cross Buns on Three Notes

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 28of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing 'Hot Cross Buns' using sol-mi-la hand signs

2

Demonstrate pitch accuracy with three-note pattern

3

Practice listening and musical memory 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)

Celebrates joyful music-making and praising God through song

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Resonator bells (optional)
  • Quiet space for singing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and quick review of previous day's la hand sign

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

Introduce 'Hot Cross Buns' with solfege and hand signs

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Today we'll learn a fun song using sol, mi, and la!
  • Listen carefully to how the notes sound together
  • We'll use our BibleMouse hand signs while singing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you notice about the notes?
  • Can you hear how the melody moves?
3Activity: Hot Cross Buns Sing-Along (10 min)
song learning

Learn and practice 'Hot Cross Buns' with hand signs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the melody first
  2. Practice hand signs with each note
  3. Sing slowly, then gradually speed up
  4. Encourage joyful, enthusiastic singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing very slowly with clear hand signs

Challenge: Try singing without looking at the hand signs poster

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical learning and connection to praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What three notes did we use today?
  • Can you sing part of 'Hot Cross Buns'?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn to read 'Hot Cross Buns' on the musical staff

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solfege helps children develop pitch recognition and musical memory

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and make music fun!
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find coordinating hand signs and singing challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to use hand signs, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record your child singing and share with family
  • Practice 'Hot Cross Buns' at different times during the day
  • Use BibleMouse Song Collection for additional musical inspiration

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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