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Three-Note Songs

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and sing three-note patterns using sol-mi-la

2

Demonstrate hand signs for sol-mi-la notes

3

Develop joy in musical exploration and praise

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Celebrates musical praise and joyful singing, connecting to our lesson's musical exploration

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse hand sign poster
  • Resonator bells or xylophone
  • World English Bible
  • Blank paper
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing yesterday's sol-mi-la pattern together, using hand signs

💭 Review Question: Can you show me where la lives on our hand sign poster?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introducing three-note song patterns

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • La helps us make more beautiful music!
  • We can create songs using just three notes
  • Music is a wonderful way to praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make with sol-mi-la?
  • How does music make you feel happy?
3Activity: Three-Note Song Discovery (8 min)
song analysis

Explore simple melodies using sol-mi-la

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse audio track
  2. Sing along with hand signs
  3. Try playing melody on bells
  4. Draw a picture of what the song sounds like
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on hand signs only

Challenge: Try creating own three-note melody

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our musical discoveries

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn 'Hot Cross Buns' with our three notes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Three-note patterns help children develop musical literacy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about musical exploration
  • Encourage child's creativity
  • Don't worry about perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering hand sign positions for new notes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in singing and hand sign movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a musical praise poster
  • Practice singing Psalm 95:1 using sol-mi-la notes

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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