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Peace Like a River

Do-Re-Mi and Beyond: Expanding Our Musical Alphabet

Day 10of 180
Week 2of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the second verse of 'It Is Well'

2

Demonstrate expression while singing both verses

3

Understand how music can communicate deep faith

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 66:12

“For thus says Yahweh, 'Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream.'”

— Isaiah 66:12 (WEB)

Connects to the song's theme of peace and God's comfort during difficult times

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Music
  • Solfege hand signs poster
  • Staff paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Hymnal or printed lyrics
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall previous day's sight-singing lesson and warm up with a quick scale using solfege hand signs

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about reading music notes yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce the second verse of 'It Is Well', discussing the hymn's historical background

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Horatio Spafford wrote this hymn after losing his children in a shipwreck
  • The song demonstrates faith during tremendous suffering
  • Music can be a powerful way to express deep emotions to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might singing help us process difficult feelings?
  • What does peace mean to you?
3Activity: Verse Exploration and Singing (10 min)
singing

Learn and practice the second verse with emotional expression

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read through lyrics together
  2. Discuss the meaning of each line
  3. Practice singing with different emotions
  4. Combine first and second verses
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on one line at a time

Challenge: Add harmony or create hand motions to accompany lyrics

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on the song's message of hope

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about singing with feeling?
  • How can music help us express our faith?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore key signatures and how they shape musical sound

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Hymns often tell powerful stories of faith and resilience

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage emotional expression while singing
  • Don't worry about perfect pitch - focus on heart and meaning
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about singing expressively

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with lyrics, attempt to convey emotion

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture inspired by the hymn's lyrics
  • Research the story behind 'It Is Well'
  • Write a short journal entry about a time you felt God's peace

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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