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Whole World in His Hands

Music From Around the World

Day 169of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn new verses to 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands'

2

Recognize God's love for children in different countries

3

Develop appreciation for global diversity

📖 Scripture Connection

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love for all people, connecting to the lesson's theme of global unity

📦 Materials Needed

  • World map
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Pictures of children from different countries
  • Audio player
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and review previous day's lesson about world rhythms

💭 Review Question: What special rhythms did we learn yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce new verses about children from different countries

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves children everywhere
  • People look different but are all special to God
  • Music connects us across cultures
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you name a country different from ours?
  • What do you think children in other countries like to do?
3Activity: Global Hands Song (8 min)
song learning

Modify 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands' with verses about children from different countries

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show pictures of children from different countries
  2. Sing original song
  3. Add new verses like 'He's got the children in Brazil in His hands'
  4. Point to countries on world map while singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer countries in verses

Challenge: Let children suggest countries to include

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and global diversity

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's love today?
  • Can you remember a country we sang about?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how people worship God in different languages

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are naturally curious about differences between people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language about cultural differences
  • Emphasize unity and God's love
  • Be prepared for curious questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Pronouncing names of countries, understanding cultural concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, attempts to sing new verses

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color pictures of children from different countries
  • Listen to music from featured countries
  • Practice saying 'hello' in different languages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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