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Building on the Rock

Listening and Responding

Day 54of 180
Week 11of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn motions to accompany a song about the wise and foolish builders

2

Practice listening and following musical instructions

3

Understand the basic concept of building on a strong foundation

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 7:24-25

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on a rock.”

— Matthew 7:24-25 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of listening and following God's instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • World English Bible
  • Small area clear for movement
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's musical map lesson and preview today's song activity

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we followed the musical map yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the song about building on the rock using simple movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus told a story about two builders
  • One builder was wise and chose a strong foundation
  • The other builder made a weak choice
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a strong house?
  • Why is a strong foundation important?
3Activity: Wise Builder Motions (8 min)
song learning

Learn song with corresponding physical movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand tall for 'wise builder'
  2. Crouch down for 'foolish builder'
  3. Wave arms like wind and rain
  4. Demonstrate house standing or falling
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on just two main movements

Challenge: Add more complex rhythm patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Review song movements and discuss lesson meaning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about listening?
  • Who helps us make good choices?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll talk more about Jesus as our foundation

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson connects musical learning with biblical principles

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, encouraging voice
  • Demonstrate movements clearly
  • Allow children to explore movements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find coordinating movements challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempts to follow movements, enjoyment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Build block houses to demonstrate strong/weak foundations
  • Draw pictures of houses in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice song at home with family

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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