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Marching with Abraham

Rhythm Reading with Ta and Ti-Ti

Day 45of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform simple rhythmic movements to match a song

2

Understand basic rhythm patterns using 'ta' and 'ti-ti'

3

Learn about Abraham's faith and God's promises

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 15:5

“He brought him outside, and said, 'Look up now at the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.' He said to Abram, 'So shall your offspring be.'”

— Genesis 15:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise of many descendants, connecting to the song's theme of being children of God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Audio track for 'Father Abraham'
  • Bible
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember our rhythm friends 'ta' and 'ti-ti' from yesterday's lesson.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a rhythm pattern with ta and ti-ti?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll march like Abraham, following God's amazing promise. Just as Abraham trusted God, we'll use our bodies to make music and tell a story!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abraham was a special friend of God
  • God promised Abraham he would have many children
  • We can trust God's promises, just like Abraham did
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it means to trust God?
  • How can we show we love God?
3Activity: Abraham's Marching Rhythms (8 min)
worship and movement

Perform 'Father Abraham' song with full-body movements and rhythm sticks

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in an open space
  2. Listen to the 'Father Abraham' song
  3. Move your right arm when you hear 'right arm'
  4. Move your left arm when you hear 'left arm'
  5. Add rhythm sticks to create a steady beat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform movements with just one body part

Challenge: Create your own rhythm patterns while moving

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned about Abraham and rhythms!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Abraham trust God about?
  • What rhythm patterns did we use today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music can sound happy or sad!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson connects biblical narrative with musical learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiastic movement
  • Help child understand rhythm through physical actions
  • Be patient with coordination challenges
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating full-body movements with rhythm

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempt to follow movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Abraham looking at the stars
  • Practice counting rhythms using fingers
  • Explore BibleMouse Printables Library for Abraham-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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