Expressing Emotion Through Music
Recognize that Jesus loves children from all over the world
Learn and sing a song about God's love for all children
Practice expressing joy through music
“But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, 'Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'”
— Mark 10:14 (WEB)Demonstrates Jesus' love and welcome for all children, regardless of background
Gather children and review previous day's lesson about expressing emotions through music
Introduce the concept of God's love for all children worldwide
Learn and practice a song celebrating God's love for all children
Simpler: Focus on chorus only
Challenge: Add simple dance movements
Review song and discuss what we learned
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Jesus loves everyone
This lesson helps children understand God's inclusive love
Children might find it hard to understand global diversity
Excitement about learning, engagement with song