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Do-Re-Mi Song

Introduction to Do

Day 84of 180
Week 17of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing the first three notes of the musical scale (Do-Re-Mi)

2

Use basic hand signs to represent Do-Re-Mi

3

Develop listening and pitch-matching 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 the joy of making music and praising God through song

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Hand Signs Poster
  • Resonator bells or small xylophone
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Blank staff paper
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review previous day's Do-Mi-Sol patterns using hand signs

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the hand sign for Do from yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce Do-Re-Mi song with gentle, encouraging approach

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a wonderful way to praise God
  • Each note has a special place in our musical scale
  • We'll learn how notes work together like a family
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you hear when we sing?
  • How does music make you feel?
3Activity: Do-Re-Mi Discovery (10 min)
song learning

Learn simplified Do-Re-Mi song with hand signs and gentle melody

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse audio track
  2. Repeat each note slowly
  3. Use hand signs from the BibleMouse poster
  4. Practice singing softly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing only Do-Re-Mi with parent support

Challenge: Try adding gentle movements to match each note

4Closing (3 min)

Gentle review of learned notes

📝 Review Questions:
  • What were the three notes we learned today?
  • Can you show me the hand signs?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play Do-Mi-Sol on bells and explore how notes sound together

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are developing pitch awareness and musical memory

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and keep the mood light and fun
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Matching pitch and remembering hand signs can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to sing, and enjoyment of the musical activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw musical notes on staff paper
  • Create a simple rhythm using Do-Re-Mi
  • Sing the song for family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

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