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Instrument Skills

Review and Growth Check

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate proper holding technique for 3 different instruments

2

Play simple rhythms on percussion instruments

3

Show joy and patience while learning musical skills

📖 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 pipes!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates music as a way to worship and express joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine, shaker, small drum)
  • BibleMouse Music Assessment Checklist
  • Audio player
  • Stickers for achievement
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather instruments and remind child of musical journey this week

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we practice this week?
2Teaching (7 min)

Review instrument holding techniques and gentle playing

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Hold instruments softly but firmly
  • Listen to the sound you create
  • Music is a gift from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does music make you feel?
  • What is your favorite instrument?
3Activity: BibleMouse Instrument Skill Check (8 min)
assessment

Child demonstrates learned musical skills

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show how to hold each instrument correctly
  2. Play a simple rhythm following parent's lead
  3. Listen and match the beat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only one instrument

Challenge: Create own rhythm pattern

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical progress and achievements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of music today?
  • What did you learn about playing instruments?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll talk about how music tells stories

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarten music skills focus on exploration and joy, not perfection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
  • Keep assessment light and fun
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus, gentle instrument handling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment, basic rhythm understanding, gentle handling

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family worship time using learned instruments
  • Draw a picture of favorite instrument from today's lesson

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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