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Singing for Jesus

Welcome to Music - God's Gift of Song

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform 'This Little Light of Mine' for family members

2

Understand that music can be a way to praise God

3

Develop confidence in musical expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and flute!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how many different instruments can be used to praise God through music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks or pencils
  • Printable lyrics sheet (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
  • Family audience
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about previous lessons on 'This Little Light of Mine'

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to let your light shine for Jesus?
2Teaching (8 min)

Prepare for family performance of 'This Little Light of Mine'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a special gift from God
  • We can praise God through singing
  • Being brave and sharing our song is a way to shine for Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does singing make you feel?
  • Why do you think God loves to hear us sing?
3Activity: Family Music Celebration (10 min)
performance

Practice and perform 'This Little Light of Mine' for family

📝 Instructions:
  1. Review song movements
  2. Practice singing with confidence
  3. Invite family members to watch performance
  4. Perform song with enthusiasm
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform with a parent for support

Challenge: Add additional verses or create own hand motions

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on musical praise and God's joy in our singing

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of singing today?
  • How did it feel to sing for your family?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore high and low sounds in music

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are developing musical confidence and expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer lots of encouragement
  • Focus on joy of music, not perfection
  • Celebrate effort and enthusiasm
🤔 Common Struggles:

Performance anxiety or self-consciousness

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smiling, engaged participation, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance to share with relatives
  • Create a simple rhythm accompaniment using rhythm sticks
  • Draw a picture about praising God through music

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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