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Mary Had a Little Lamb (Part 1)

Recorder Note A

Day 44of 180
Week 9of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play the first phrase of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' using notes B and A

2

Demonstrate correct recorder fingering for notes B and A

3

Practice listening and following musical instructions carefully

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp!”

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates making music to praise God, encouraging young musicians

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • Recorder method book
  • Fingering chart
  • Pencil
  • Music stand or flat surface
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's review our recorder notes from yesterday.

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

Today we'll learn the first part of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' on our recorders.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember how we practiced B and A notes yesterday?
  • We'll use those same notes to play our song
  • Listen carefully to the melody and finger placement
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you remember about playing note B?
  • Can you tell me how we hold the recorder?
3Activity: Mary Had a Little Lamb Melody Practice (10 min)
hands-on

Learn and practice the first phrase of the song step by step

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place your left hand on top of the recorder
  2. Cover the top three holes for note B
  3. Play the first three notes of the melody slowly
  4. Practice transitioning between B and A notes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse fingering chart to help with note placement

Challenge: Try playing the melody with eyes closed

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned today about playing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

📝 Review Questions:
  • What notes did we use today?
  • What was the most fun part of our lesson?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue practicing our recorder song and learn about playing with a partner

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

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

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use positive reinforcement
  • Make practice feel like a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Proper finger placement and maintaining steady breath

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger coverage and attempts to follow the melody

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of your recorder in the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Listen to a recording of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' together

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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