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Reading Three-Note Songs

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 29of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read sol-mi-la notes on the staff

2

Sing 'Hot Cross Buns' using correct pitch and hand signs

3

Develop confidence in music reading skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

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

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Celebrates music-making and praising God through song

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Staff paper
  • Pencil
  • Bells or xylophone (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing yesterday's sol-mi-la patterns as a warm-up

💭 Review Question: What hand signs do we use for sol, mi, and la?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce reading 'Hot Cross Buns' from the staff

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Identify the three notes on the staff
  • Practice hand signs while looking at notes
  • Demonstrate how to track notes while singing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find sol on our staff?
  • What makes reading music different from speaking?
3Activity: Staff Reading Adventure (10 min)
literacy

Trace and sing 'Hot Cross Buns' notes using hand signs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Point to each note on the staff
  2. Sing the note name and use correct hand sign
  3. Sing the entire melody slowly
  4. Try singing without looking at hand signs poster
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use color-coded staff to help identify notes

Challenge: Write your own three-note melody

4Closing (3 min)

Review notes learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What three notes did we learn today?
  • Can you show me the hand sign for la?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play 'Hot Cross Buns' on bells!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are just beginning to connect visual music notation with sound

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Let child move and use hand signs freely
🤔 Common Struggles:

Tracking notes while singing can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent hand sign placement and pitch matching

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw your own staff with three notes
  • Create a song using sol-mi-la
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection for additional music examples

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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