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Sol-Mi on the Staff

Sol and Mi - First Notes

Day 33of 180
Week 7of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize sol and mi notes on a music staff

2

Demonstrate hand signs for sol and mi

3

Connect visual symbols with musical sounds

📖 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)

Connects musical expression with praising God, reinforcing the joy of making music

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Music staff paper
  • Colored pencils
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's hand signs for sol and mi

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the hand sign for sol?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introducing notes on the music staff

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sol sits on the line above mi
  • Each note has a special home on the staff
  • We'll use our hand signs to help us remember
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color do you think sol might be?
  • Can you make the hand sign while looking at the staff?
3Activity: Staff Treasure Hunt (8 min)
music literacy

Draw and color sol and mi on a music staff

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take out your BibleMouse staff paper
  2. Find the line for mi and the line above for sol
  3. Color mi one color and sol another
  4. Practice hand signs while looking at your staff
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw notes

Challenge: Create a simple sol-mi melody pattern

4Closing (3 min)

Review staff positions and hand signs

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where does mi live on the staff?
  • What does the sol hand sign look like?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' and find sol-mi patterns

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are learning to connect sounds with visual symbols

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Make it feel like a fun game
  • Don't worry about perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between staff lines and hand positions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent hand sign placement and staff note recognition

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing Psalm 95:1 using sol-mi notes
  • Create a simple drawing of musical notes
  • Practice hand signs during family worship time

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