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Percussion Family

Percussion Ensemble

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify at least 3 different percussion instruments

2

Demonstrate basic understanding of how percussion instruments make sound

3

Develop appreciation for musical diversity

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:5

“Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals!”

— Psalm 150:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how different instruments can be used to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Wooden spoon
  • Plastic container
  • Small bells
  • Tambourine
  • Empty coffee can
  • Rhythm sticks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember how we learned about musical sounds in our last lesson about heavenly chariots.

💭 Review Question: What instrument did we talk about in our last lesson?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll explore the wonderful world of percussion instruments - instruments we hit, shake, or tap to make music!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Percussion means making sound by hitting or shaking
  • Each instrument has a special sound
  • God loves when we make joyful noises!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can you make with your hands?
  • How do different things make different sounds?
3Activity: Percussion Instrument Discovery (8 min)
exploration

Explore different household items that can become percussion instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather different objects around the house
  2. Tap each object and listen to its sound
  3. Create a simple rhythm together
  4. Try making music that sounds like a marching band
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use just 2-3 items to make sounds

Challenge: Try creating a short musical pattern

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review our percussion adventure!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite instrument today?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how musicians play together in an ensemble

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Percussion instruments are great for developing rhythm and motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child explore sounds freely
  • Encourage gentle playing
  • Make it fun and playful!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might hit too hard or get overly excited

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to listen and create different sounds

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse percussion journal with drawings of instruments
  • Watch a short video about orchestra percussion from BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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