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Heaven Is Our Home

Introduction to Melody

Day 145of 180
Week 29of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of heaven as a joyful home with God

2

Sing a simple melody about God's love

3

Experience worship through music and movement

📖 Scripture Connection

John 14:2

“In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.”

— John 14:2 (WEB)

Illustrates the beautiful promise of heaven as our true home

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bells or xylophone
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • World English Bible
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and remind children about yesterday's lesson on melodic chariots

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the special chariot song?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the concept of heaven as our forever home with God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God prepares a special place for us
  • Heaven is a happy, loving home
  • We can sing joyful songs about God's love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think heaven might be like?
  • How does God show He loves us?
3Activity: Heavenly Melody Drawing (8 min)
worship and discussion

Create a colorful drawing while singing about God's love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse heaven song
  2. Draw what you imagine heaven looks like
  3. Use bells to create a simple melody to accompany drawing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw or color

Challenge: Create a story about the heaven drawing

4Closing (3 min)

Sing the heaven song together and share drawings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about heaven today?
  • How does singing make us feel happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore different percussion instruments and their sounds

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children may have abstract questions about heaven. Be patient and loving.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's love and care
  • Encourage creative expression
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel confused or scared about the concept of heaven

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, questions, and emotional response

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple prayer about God's love
  • Make a paper 'heaven home' craft

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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