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Baby Jesus Song

Adding Do to Our Reading

Day 134of 180
Week 27of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing a simple African-American spiritual about Jesus' birth

2

Recognize and sing the note 'do' on the music staff

3

Develop reverence while learning about Jesus' birth

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 2:11

“For today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the Lord.”

— Luke 2:11 (WEB)

Connects directly to the song's theme of Jesus' birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand sign poster with do
  • Bells or xylophone
  • World English Bible
  • Optional: simple nativity image
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and review previous day's music learning about do-mi-sol-la notes

💭 Review Question: Can you show me where 'do' is on our music staff?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the Baby Jesus spiritual, explaining its historical and spiritual significance

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • African-American spirituals tell stories of faith
  • This song celebrates Jesus' special birth
  • We sing with gentle, reverent voices
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you know about baby Jesus?
  • Why is Jesus' birth special?
3Activity: Gentle Jesus Melody (8 min)
song learning

Learn the spiritual, focusing on pitch and reverent singing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse audio track
  2. Practice hand signs for do-mi-sol
  3. Sing slowly and softly
  4. Use bells or xylophone to accompany
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing only first line with hand signs

Challenge: Add simple instrumental accompaniment

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and connect to Biblical story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What notes did we sing today?
  • What did we learn about Jesus?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the Christmas story more deeply

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

African-American spirituals are important cultural and musical expressions of faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Sing softly to maintain reverent mood
  • Encourage gentle movements with singing
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and understanding pitch

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempt to match pitch

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of baby Jesus
  • Act out the nativity scene
  • Practice hand signs with family

Ready for Tomorrow?

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