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God Knows My Name

High and Low on Instruments

Day 110of 180
Week 22of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize high and low sounds on simple instruments

2

Play simple accompaniment to a worship song

3

Understand God knows each child personally

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 43:1

“But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: 'Don't be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.'”

— Isaiah 43:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's personal knowledge and care for each individual

📦 Materials Needed

  • Xylophone or bells
  • Rhythm sticks
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing 'Do Lord Remember Me' from previous lesson, review hand movements for high and low sounds

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how a high sound moves? How about a low sound?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce instrument accompaniment with personal connection to God knowing our name

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God knows each of us by name
  • Instruments can play high and low sounds, just like God hears all our sounds
  • Music is a way we can praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it feel like to know God knows your name?
  • How can we use music to tell God we love Him?
3Activity: Name Song Accompaniment (8 min)
worship and ensemble

Create simple instrument accompaniment to 'Do Lord Remember Me'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the song
  2. Play high notes during chorus
  3. Play low notes during verse
  4. Each child uses their own instrument
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher guides hand placement on instruments

Challenge: Children choose when to play high or low sounds

4Closing (3 min)

Recap how God knows our name and loves us

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God today?
  • What sounds did our instruments make?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start planning our own music composition

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning sound differentiation and instrument basics

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with instrument handling
  • Encourage exploration of sounds
  • Focus on joy of music-making
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping steady rhythm and distinguishing high/low sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempt to follow musical instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of yourself with God calling your name
  • Practice playing instruments at home
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional music worksheets

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