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Sharing Our Songs

Creating Our Own Songs

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform an original song created during the week

2

Sing the 'Hallelu' round with confidence

3

Celebrate music as a way to praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music can be a form of worship and praise to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Staff paper from previous lessons
  • Recording device (smartphone or tablet)
  • BibleMouse Printables Library song sheet
  • Simple musical instruments (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and remind children about the songs they've been creating this week

💭 Review Question: Who remembers the special song we started making yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Prepare for our music performance, focusing on confidence and joy

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a special gift from God
  • We can use our voices to praise Him
  • It's okay to feel nervous when performing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes music special to you?
  • How does music make you feel?
3Activity: BibleMouse Music Celebration (8 min)
performance

Children perform their original songs and the 'Hallelu' round

📝 Instructions:
  1. Line up in performance area
  2. Take turns sharing individual songs
  3. Sing the 'Hallelu' round together
  4. Optional: Record performances to share with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform with a parent or sibling for support

Challenge: Add simple hand motions or instruments to performance

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate everyone's musical creativity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of today's performance?
  • How did singing make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore music from different cultures around the world

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates children's musical creativity and builds confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer lots of positive encouragement
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Make the performance feel special and safe
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel shy about performing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempt to sing, willingness to participate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family music video of performances
  • Make simple musical instruments to accompany songs

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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