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Growing in Jesus

Singing Alone and Together

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God loves us as we grow

2

Practice singing softly and loudly

3

Learn that God is patient with His children

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ongoing work in our lives as we grow

📦 Materials Needed

  • Microphone (real or toy)
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • World English Bible
  • Optional: recording device

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's remember how we learned about singing together yesterday.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about singing in groups?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll explore how we grow, just like our voices grow stronger when we practice singing.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us exactly where we are
  • We don't have to be perfect to please God
  • God helps us grow step by step
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What new things have you learned recently?
  • How does practicing help us get better?
3Activity: Growing Voice Garden (8 min)
worship and discussion

Children will practice singing at different volumes, representing growth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start singing very softly like a tiny seed
  2. Gradually grow louder like a growing plant
  3. Use the microphone to take turns
  4. Sing a familiar BibleMouse worship song
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing with parent assistance

Challenge: Create own growth-themed song verse

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our lesson about growing in Jesus

📝 Review Questions:
  • Does God love us when we're learning?
  • Can we grow a little bit at a time?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how different instruments make beautiful sounds!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are constantly learning and growing. This lesson emphasizes God's unconditional love during that process.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Celebrate small achievements
  • Use gentle, positive language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel frustrated when learning new skills

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of confidence and joy in learning

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of yourself growing in Jesus
  • Practice a new song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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