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Ti-Ti Friends Stick Together

Rhythm Reading with Ta and Ti-Ti

Day 42of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that 'ti-ti' represents two sounds on one beat

2

Differentiate between 'ta' (one sound) and 'ti-ti' (two sounds)

3

Practice rhythm patterns with joy and cooperation

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 133:1

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!”

— Psalm 133:1 (WEB)

Just like 'ti-ti' sounds work together on one beat, God loves when His children work together in harmony

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks
  • Rhythm cards
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Music Resource
  • Optional: tambourine or small percussion instrument
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about 'ta' by clapping a steady beat

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we clapped 'ta' yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce 'ti-ti' as two sounds that fit on one beat

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • One beat can have two quick sounds called 'ti-ti'
  • 'Ta' is one slow sound, 'ti-ti' are two quick sounds
  • We'll learn how these sounds play together like friends
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you hear the difference between 'ta' and 'ti-ti'?
  • How do these sounds sound different?
3Activity: Ti-Ti Friends Rhythm Game (8 min)
rhythm practice

Children practice distinguishing and performing 'ta' and 'ti-ti' rhythms

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse rhythm track
  2. Clap 'ta' for one slow sound
  3. Clap 'ti-ti' for two quick sounds
  4. Follow the rhythm card patterns
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use visual rhythm cards with color coding

Challenge: Create own rhythm patterns with rhythm sticks

4Closing (3 min)

Recap rhythm learning and sing a short rhythm song

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are 'ti-ti' sounds?
  • How are 'ta' and 'ti-ti' different?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read more complex rhythm patterns using ta and ti-ti

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Rhythm reading is foundational to music understanding

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Let child explore sounds naturally
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between steady and quick sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to distinguish and repeat rhythm patterns

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a rhythm pattern using household items
  • Practice rhythms while singing a favorite worship song

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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