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Be Still Before God

Rests and Silence

Day 94of 180
Week 19of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand musical concept of silence and rest

2

Learn a simple meditative song based on Psalm 46:10

3

Practice being quiet and listening to God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

— Psalm 46:10 (WEB)

Direct lesson theme about musical silence and spiritual listening

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Music Rhythm Cards
  • Soft cushion or mat
  • Quiet instrumental music (optional)
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall previous lessons about musical rests and quiet moments

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

Introduce concept of spiritual silence through music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes God speaks in quiet moments
  • Music has special moments of silence called 'rests'
  • We can use music to help us listen to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • When do you like to be quiet?
  • How can we hear God's voice?
3Activity: Be Still Song (8 min)
song learning

Learn simple meditative song based on Psalm 46:10

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit comfortably on cushion
  2. Sing softly: 'Be still and know...'
  3. Practice moments of silence between phrases
  4. Use gentle hand motions to represent stillness
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just repeat first line of song

Challenge: Add more complex hand motions

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on learning about musical rests and God's presence

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being still?
  • How can music help us listen to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music has different sections

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning to control impulses and listen

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, calm voice
  • Demonstrate stillness yourself
  • Praise child's attempts at being quiet
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children find sitting still challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of genuine quiet and engagement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a quiet listening corner with BibleMouse Resource Guide suggestions
  • Practice 'being still' for progressively longer times

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