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Instrument Skills Review

Music Year in Review

Day 173of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Review recorder playing techniques

2

Demonstrate confidence in playing learned pieces

3

Develop musical perseverance and joy in creating music

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

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

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates musical expression as a form of worship and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Optional keyboard/piano
  • Music stand or folder
  • BibleMouse Music Portfolio
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's celebrate the musical skills we've learned this year.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite piece we learned this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll review our instrument skills, focusing on recorder techniques and optional keyboard playing.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recall proper recorder holding position
  • Review key fingerings learned this year
  • Discuss how music can be a way to praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does playing music make you feel?
  • What have you learned about music this year?
3Activity: Favorite Pieces Performance (10 min)
practice

Students will select and play 2-3 favorite pieces from their BibleMouse Music Portfolio

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 2-3 pieces you enjoyed most this year
  2. Practice playing with good technique
  3. Prepare to perform for family members
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play one piece slowly and carefully

Challenge: Add dynamics or try a more complex piece

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical growth this year!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new skills did you learn?
  • How has music brought you joy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore music history and learn about amazing composers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second-grade students are developing musical confidence and basic instrumental skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Allow child to choose pieces they enjoy
  • Make practice feel like a fun celebration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining consistent finger placement and breath control

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smooth finger transitions and consistent tone production

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a short performance for family members
  • Create a musical thank-you card using learned pieces
  • Explore the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional review activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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