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Light Shines Bright

Discovering My Singing Voice

Day 4of 180
Week 1of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the first verse of 'This Little Light of Mine'

2

Practice simple hand motions that accompany the song

3

Understand that we can share God's love through music

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:16

“Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

The song's message directly reflects Jesus' teaching about letting our light shine

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Stuffed animal or puppet
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Yesterday we learned about echoing sounds, and today we'll learn a special song about sharing God's love.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember the echo game we played yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

We're going to learn 'This Little Light of Mine' and discover how our voices can share Jesus' love!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a wonderful way to tell others about God
  • Our voices are a special gift from God
  • We can shine Jesus' love just like a bright light
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a light do?
  • How can we be like a light for Jesus?
3Activity: Light Shines Bright Song Time (8 min)
song learning

Learn first verse with hand motions, using mirror to practice

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in front of mirror
  2. Learn hand motion for 'This little light of mine'
  3. Practice singing first verse softly
  4. Use puppet to demonstrate motions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer hand motions

Challenge: Add additional verse or create own hand motions

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and discuss how we can shine Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our song teach us today?
  • How can you be a light for Jesus?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue exploring our singing voices and praising God!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through playful, repetitive activities

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and encouraging
  • Use mirror to help child see their movements
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating hand motions with singing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempt to follow motions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of 'letting your light shine'
  • Practice song for family members
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for song-related coloring page

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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