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Do-Re-Mi Song Learning

Sight-Singing with Solfege

Day 68of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the solfege syllables Do-Re-Mi through song

2

Practice singing solfege syllables with correct pitch and hand signs

3

Develop joy and confidence in musical expression

📖 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 singing as a way to praise God and express joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Solfege ladder
  • Hand sign poster
  • World English Bible
  • Optional: small bells or xylophone
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review yesterday's solfege syllables and hand signs

💭 Review Question: What solfege syllables did we learn yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce Do-Re-Mi song with biblical music connection

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a beautiful way God allows us to praise Him
  • Each note has a special sound, just like each person has a special purpose
  • Learning to sing helps us worship and express joy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we use music to praise God?
  • What makes singing special to you?
3Activity: Do-Re-Mi Melody Adventure (10 min)
singing

Learn and practice Do-Re-Mi song with hand signs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the melody first
  2. Sing along with hand signs
  3. Practice matching pitch on solfege ladder
  4. Sing song multiple times, getting more confident
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use visual aids on solfege ladder

Challenge: Try singing without visual support

4Closing (3 min)

Recap solfege syllables learned

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are the syllables we learned today?
  • Can you show me the hand signs?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a sight-singing challenge with our new solfege skills!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Solfege helps children understand musical relationships and pitch

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Matching pitch and remembering hand signs

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence and enjoyment in singing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record your child singing the Do-Re-Mi song
  • Create a simple rhythm game using solfege syllables

Ready for Tomorrow?

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