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What Child Is This? Learning

Introduction to Minor Keys

Day 94of 180
Week 19of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the unique sound of minor key music

2

Learn first verse of 'What Child Is This'

3

Develop reverence for Christ's humble birth

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:19

“But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.”

— Luke 2:19 (WEB)

Reflects the contemplative nature of minor key music and the song's reflective mood

📦 Materials Needed

  • Keyboard or bells
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Printed lyrics
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's minor scale lesson and preview today's carol

💭 Review Question: What makes minor key music sound different from major key music?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'What Child Is This' as a meaningful Christmas carol in a minor key

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Minor keys can express deep feelings of wonder
  • This carol asks a beautiful question about Jesus
  • Music helps us worship and think about God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think makes baby Jesus special?
  • How does this music make you feel about Christmas?
3Activity: Carol Learning Adventure (10 min)
singing practice

Learn first verse of 'What Child Is This' using gentle, encouraging approach

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to melody first
  2. Sing slowly, line by line
  3. Practice with parent accompaniment
  4. Mark lyrics you find challenging
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on first two lines only

Challenge: Try adding simple hand motions to lyrics

4Closing (3 min)

Review learned verse and discuss meaning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new words did you learn?
  • Why do we sing about Jesus's birth?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how minor keys express different emotions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Minor keys often communicate deeper emotional landscapes in music

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with vocal learning
  • Encourage gentle singing
  • Connect musical learning to worship
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find minor key melodies challenging to sing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, curiosity about the music's meaning

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture inspired by the carol's lyrics
  • Practice singing with BibleMouse Song Collection recording

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