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Hot Cross Buns on Recorder

Recorder Note A

Day 43of 180
Week 9of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play 'Hot Cross Buns' using notes B and A on recorder

2

Read simple musical notation for the song

3

Practice listening and following musical instructions

📖 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)

Celebrating music as a way to praise God and express joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • BibleMouse Recorder Method Book
  • Fingering chart
  • Pencil
  • Music stand or flat surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm up with recorder fingering for B and A notes

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the fingering for note A?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'Hot Cross Buns' sheet music and explain notation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review note names on the staff
  • Point out B and A notes in the song
  • Demonstrate proper recorder hold and breathing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you notice about the music?
  • How are these notes different from what we learned before?
3Activity: Hot Cross Buns Recorder Performance (10 min)
hands-on

Practice playing 'Hot Cross Buns' following sheet music

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place fingers on correct notes
  2. Read music from left to right
  3. Play each note slowly and carefully
  4. Try to keep a steady beat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent plays along and guides child's fingers

Challenge: Try playing without looking at fingers

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate successful performance and clean up instruments

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start learning 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

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

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on enjoyment over perfection
  • Praise effort and concentration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating finger placement and reading music simultaneously

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger placement and attempt to follow musical notation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of yourself playing the recorder
  • Sing 'Hot Cross Buns' while playing
  • Record a short performance to share with family

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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