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Amazing Grace Journey Begins

Welcome Back to Music: Singing Voices

Day 3of 180
Week 1of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the first phrase of Amazing Grace

2

Practice pitch accuracy and proper phrasing

3

Understand music as a way to praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout for joy to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music is a form of worship and praise to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse singing voice chart
  • Mirror
  • Printed lyrics of Amazing Grace
  • Audio track
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about finding your best singing voice

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about using your head voice?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce first phrase of Amazing Grace, focusing on pitch and expression

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Amazing Grace tells a story about God's love
  • Singing helps us express our feelings about God
  • Careful listening helps us learn music accurately
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think 'amazing grace' means?
  • How can we show God we love Him through music?
3Activity: Grace Notes Challenge (10 min)
singing practice

Practice first phrase of Amazing Grace with pitch accuracy

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand tall with good posture
  2. Listen to audio track carefully
  3. Sing along, matching pitch and rhythm
  4. Use mirror to check posture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent sings with child

Challenge: Record performance and self-evaluate

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about singing and God's grace

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the first phrase of Amazing Grace?
  • How can singing bring us closer to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how different volumes help tell the song's story

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Amazing Grace written by John Newton, a former slave trader who found redemption

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with pitch learning
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Make it fun and encouraging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel shy about singing or struggle with pitch matching

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to match pitch, enjoyment of music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture about what 'amazing grace' means to you
  • Learn the story behind Amazing Grace hymn

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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