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Portfolio Preparation

Music Year in Review

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Select and reflect on musical pieces learned throughout the year

2

Create a personal music portfolio demonstrating growth

3

Practice self-evaluation and goal-setting skills

📖 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 pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates the joy of making music and using musical talents to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio folder
  • Colored paper
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil
  • Recorder
  • Recording device (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Celebrate your musical journey this year! Today, we'll create a special music portfolio to remember all you've learned.

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

Let's review how to select and organize your best musical work for your portfolio

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look through your music from the entire year
  • Choose pieces that show your growth and favorite memories
  • Think about what makes each piece special to you
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What piece are you most proud of?
  • How have your music skills improved this year?
3Activity: BibleMouse Music Portfolio Creation (10 min)
project

Create a personalized music portfolio showcasing your musical journey

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather all your music sheets and recordings from the year
  2. Select 3-5 pieces that show your best work
  3. Create a colorful cover for your portfolio
  4. Write a short reflection about each chosen piece
  5. Include a photo or drawing of yourself playing an instrument
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Choose 2-3 pieces and have parent help with writing

Challenge: Add musical notation or compose a short original piece

4Closing (3 min)

Review your musical accomplishments and celebrate your growth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about music this year?
  • Which piece are you most excited to share?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll begin preparing for our final music recital!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children reflect on their musical progress and develop self-evaluation skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive self-reflection
  • Help child select pieces that truly represent their growth
  • Make the portfolio creation fun and stress-free
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed choosing pieces or writing reflections

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about musical learning, ability to discuss musical improvements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a short performance of favorite pieces
  • Create a musical timeline of the year
  • Share portfolio with family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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