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Percussion Arrangement

Percussion Ensemble

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how different percussion instruments can work together

2

Create a simple percussion arrangement for a familiar song

3

Practice listening and following musical directions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how different instruments can praise God together, just like our percussion ensemble

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tambourine
  • Rhythm sticks
  • Small hand drum
  • Wooden spoon and pot (alternative percussion)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's lesson on playing together in an ensemble

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about listening to each other when making music?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the concept of creating a simple percussion arrangement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each instrument has a special part to play
  • We listen to each other to make beautiful music
  • God loves when we make music together
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do different instruments make?
  • How can we work together to make music?
3Activity: BibleMouse Percussion Arrangement (8 min)
creativity

Create a simple arrangement of 'Jesus Loves Me' using different percussion instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your instrument
  2. Listen to the song
  3. Play your part when it's your turn
  4. Watch the conductor (parent)
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer instruments, more basic rhythm

Challenge: Add more complex rhythm patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate the music we made together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our music?
  • How did it feel to play with friends?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Holy Spirit's music in our hearts

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are learning to coordinate movements and listen to group rhythms

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Praise effort over precise performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and following group rhythm

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to play in time, listening to other instruments

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record the percussion arrangement to share with family
  • Create simple costumes or movement to go with the music
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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