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Woodwinds Whistle and Sing

Instruments of the Orchestra

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify flute and clarinet as woodwind instruments

2

Understand how woodwinds create sound by blowing air

3

Develop appreciation for musical diversity

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the harp and lyre!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates musical instruments praising God

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Music
  • Audio tracks of woodwind instruments
  • Pictures of flute and clarinet
  • Optional: Drinking straw for sound demonstration
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall our journey through orchestra instruments this week

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce woodwind instruments with BibleMouse listening exploration

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Woodwinds make sound by blowing air
  • Flute creates sound across an opening
  • Clarinet uses a reed to make sound
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you blow like a flute?
  • What does a woodwind sound like?
3Activity: Woodwind Sound Adventure (8 min)
listening

Listen and identify woodwind instrument sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Close eyes and listen to audio track
  2. Raise hand when you hear a woodwind
  3. Try to imitate the sound you hear
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent points to instrument picture when sound plays

Challenge: Try to name the specific woodwind instrument

4Closing (3 min)

Review woodwind instrument characteristics

📝 Review Questions:
  • How do woodwinds make sound?
  • Can you remember the names of two woodwind instruments?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how all instruments can praise God!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Woodwind instruments create sound through air movement, either across an opening (flute) or through a reed (clarinet)

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Let child explore sounds playfully
  • Connect music to praising God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between different instrument sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement and curiosity about musical sounds

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Make a paper 'flute' from a straw
  • Draw pictures of woodwind instruments
  • Listen to worship music featuring woodwinds

Ready for Tomorrow?

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