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Standing on the Word

Fast and Slow Music

Day 20of 180
Week 4of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God's Word is steady and unchanging

2

Practice singing 'The B-I-B-L-E' song at different tempos

3

Develop listening and musical expression skills

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.

Isaiah 40:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates the unchanging nature of God's Word, connecting to the lesson's theme of steadiness and consistency

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine or shaker)
  • Bible
  • Toy car or ball

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's review our song from yesterday about the Bible.

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

Today we'll explore how music can change speed, just like how we can read the Bible slowly or quickly, but its message always stays the same!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's Word is always true
  • Music can be fast or slow
  • We can praise God in different ways
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a fast way to move?
  • How about a slow way to move?
3Activity: Tempo Praise (8 min)
worship and application

Sing 'The B-I-B-L-E' song at different speeds, using the toy car or ball to show tempo changes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle with your Bible
  2. Sing the song slowly when the car moves slowly
  3. Sing the song quickly when the car moves quickly
  4. Use rhythm instruments to keep beat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent leads tempo changes

Challenge: Child gets to control tempo changes

4Closing (3 min)

Remind children that God's Word is always true, no matter how fast or slow we read it

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's Word today?
  • Can you show me a fast way to sing?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore musical patterns all around us!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning about consistency and musical expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm
  • Make tempo changes playful
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during tempo changes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to change singing speed with music

Extension Activities

  • Create a tempo chart in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice Bible verse with different voice speeds

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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