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Our First Recorder Song

Introduction to the Recorder

Day 40of 180
Week 8of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play a simple song using only note B on the recorder

2

Demonstrate proper recorder posture and tone production

3

Practice listening and following musical instructions

📖 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 making joyful music to praise God, just like we're learning to do with our recorders

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • BibleMouse Music Resource Guide
  • Recorder cleaning cloth
  • Music stand or chair
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's warm up our recorders and our hearts.

💭 Review Question: What note did we learn to play yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll play our first simple song using only note B. Remember how we learned to hold our recorder and make a good sound?

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Check your posture - sit up straight!
  • Hold the recorder gently but firmly
  • Blow softly and steadily
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does making music make you feel?
  • What do you think God thinks when we practice music?
3Activity: B Note Song Practice (10 min)
performance

Play a simple three-measure song using only B notes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take out your recorder
  2. Check your posture
  3. Follow the rhythm on the BibleMouse Music Resource Guide page
  4. Play the song three times in a row
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play each note slowly with parent guidance

Challenge: Add dynamics like playing softly or loudly

4Closing (3 min)

Great job playing our first recorder song!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging about playing today?
  • What did you enjoy most?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about note A and how to move between A and B

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing fine motor skills and musical coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Praise effort over precise performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining steady breath and correct finger placement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent hand position, attempt to follow rhythm

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of yourself playing the recorder
  • Practice your song for family members
  • Listen to recorder music in the BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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