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Ears Wide Open

Listening and Responding

Day 51of 180
Week 11of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Develop active listening skills through musical instructions

2

Practice following multi-step directions

3

Learn to focus attention and respond appropriately

📖 Scripture Connection

James 1:19

“So, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”

— James 1:19 (WEB)

Emphasizes the importance of listening carefully and paying attention

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks
  • Small bell or musical instrument
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Music
  • Printed Scripture verse card
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's lesson on bringing emotions to God through music

💭 Review Question: What feelings can we share with God through music?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the concept of careful listening as a special gift God gives us

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave us ears to hear and learn
  • Good listening helps us understand others
  • Jesus often said, 'He who has ears to hear, let him hear!'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why is listening important?
  • How can we show we're listening?
3Activity: Musical Block Builder (8 min)
listening game

Parent gives musical instructions for building block structures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to musical cues
  2. Place blocks only when specific sounds are heard
  3. Build a structure following musical directions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer block types and simpler instructions

Challenge: Add more complex musical signals and building requirements

4Closing (3 min)

Review listening skills learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about listening?
  • How can we listen better to God and others?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play 'Same or Different Detective' with musical sounds

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing crucial listening skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple instructions
  • Demonstrate before asking child to perform
  • Praise careful listening
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and following multiple-step directions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to pause and listen before acting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a listening journal in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice active listening during family conversations

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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