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Come By Here

Tempo Changes

Day 139of 180
Week 28of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the meaning and history of the spiritual song 'Kum Ba Yah'

2

Practice singing a song with a slow, peaceful tempo

3

Understand that music can express prayer and feelings

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:6

“Give ear, Yahweh, to my prayer. Listen to the voice of my supplications.”

— Psalm 86:6 (WEB)

Connects to the song's theme of prayer and calling out to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Simple percussion instruments (optional)
  • Tempo cards from BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall our previous lessons about tempo and how music can change speed

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how music can go fast (accelerando) and slow (ritardando)?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce 'Kum Ba Yah' as a special prayer song that means 'Come By Here'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • This song is a prayer asking God to be near us
  • We'll sing it slowly and peacefully
  • Music can help us talk to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'Come By Here' mean to you?
  • How can we talk to God through music?
3Activity: Peaceful Prayer Song (8 min)
song learning

Learn and sing 'Kum Ba Yah' with slow, gentle movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse Song Collection version
  2. Sing slowly, moving hands gently
  3. Practice different volumes - soft like a whisper, then a bit louder
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just sway and hum along

Challenge: Add simple hand motions or percussion

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how we can pray through music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about the song today?
  • How can music help us talk to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about praying through different song verses

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kum Ba Yah is a traditional spiritual song originating from African American communities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with tempo changes
  • Encourage gentle, peaceful movements
  • Focus on enjoying the music, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find sitting still challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, attempt to follow tempo, enjoyment of singing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of what 'Come By Here' means to you
  • Create a simple prayer using the song's melody
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for song-related coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

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