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Meeting La

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 81of 180
Week 17of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and sing the new note 'la'

2

Perform the hand sign for 'la'

3

Sing simple sol-mi-la patterns with confidence

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrates making music and praising God with joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand sign poster
  • Resonator bells
  • World English Bible
  • Simple rhythm instruments (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember the notes we know - sol and mi. Can you show me their hand signs?

💭 Review Question: What notes did we learn in our last music lesson?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we're meeting a new musical friend - 'la'! La sits right above sol in our musical world. Watch how we make her hand sign!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • La is a special note that helps us make beautiful music
  • La's hand sign is different from sol and mi
  • We can sing fun patterns with la
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you think la might make?
  • Can you imagine a song with la in it?
3Activity: La Discovery Game (8 min)
introduction

Practice finding and singing la with a fun musical game

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in a circle
  2. Listen to the sol-mi-la pattern
  3. Repeat the pattern using hand signs
  4. Take turns leading the pattern
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer repetitions

Challenge: Add movement to hand signs

4Closing (3 min)

Let's celebrate our new musical friend 'la'!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new note did we learn today?
  • Can you show me la's hand sign?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see where la lives on the music staff!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

La is the third note in the sol-mi-la pattern, crucial for early music literacy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make learning fun
  • Encourage all attempts at singing and hand signs
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might confuse hand signs or struggle with pitch

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident hand signs, attempts to sing the pattern

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple sol-mi-la song about praising God
  • Use resonator bells to explore la's sound
  • Draw a picture of what la might look like as a musical friend

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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