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Praise the Lord

Creating Our Own Songs

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn and sing the 'Hallelu' round

2

Understand basic concept of musical rounds

3

Recognize music as a way to praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:6

“Let everything that has breath praise Yahweh. Praise Yah!”

— Psalm 150:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates that all creation can praise God through music

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Audio playback device
  • Staff paper
  • Rhythm instruments (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review previous day's melody composition

💭 Review Question: What melody did we create yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce musical round concept with 'Hallelu'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Rounds are fun ways different voices sing same song at different times
  • We'll learn a special praise song today
  • God loves when we sing to Him!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes music special?
  • How can music help us worship?
3Activity: Hallelu Round Practice (8 min)
song learning

Learn and perform simple 'Hallelu' round

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse audio track
  2. Practice first part of round
  3. Add second voice/group
  4. Sing together with enthusiasm
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use hand motions to help track round

Challenge: Add rhythm instruments as accompaniment

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on praising God through music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about rounds?
  • How can we praise God with music?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll share our songs with family!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Musical rounds teach listening and coordination skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic - children mirror parent's energy
  • Don't worry about perfect performance
  • Celebrate effort and joy of singing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying synchronized in round singing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and enjoyment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record round performance
  • Create simple rhythm accompaniment
  • Invite family members to join round

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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