A joyful introduction to music for 3-year-olds that develops singing voice, rhythm awareness, and listening skills through play-based activities. Students explore musical concepts through movement, simple songs, and percussion instruments while learning that music is a gift from God for worship and praise.
Discover and use singing voice separately from speaking voice
Feel and move to a steady beat with increasing accuracy
Learn 15-20 simple Bible songs that teach about God's love and creation
Explore sounds through simple percussion instruments and household items
Develop active listening skills and respond to music with appropriate movement
Experience music as worship and praise to God
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Discovering the difference between speaking voice and singing voice through playful vocal exploration.
Voice differentiationvocal explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring high and low sounds using animal voices and simple melodic patterns.
Pitch awarenessimitation gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that God gave each person a unique voice for singing His praises.
Singing voice discoverysinging with audioClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practicing call-and-response singing with simple two-note patterns.
Echo singingecho gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'God Made Me' song to celebrate that we are wonderfully made.
Simple song learningsinging with actionsClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning a simple song about God creating the sun with bright, cheerful singing.
Melodic imitationsinging with propsClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring high sounds for daytime and low sounds for nighttime in creation.
High/low pitch recognitionmovement and soundClick to view this day's Music lesson →Using rhythm sticks to tap steady beats like God's rain falling.
Steady beat awarenessrhythm playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about different animals God created with fun animal sounds.
Vocal varietysinging gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Thank You God' song to express gratitude for creation.
Simple melody singingworship singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Clapping steady beats while singing about happiness in Jesus.
Beat keeping with clappingaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Adding stomping and other body percussion to express joyful worship.
Body percussionmovement gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring shaker sounds and playing along with steady beat.
Instrument explorationinstrument playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing hand bells gently and listening to their beautiful sound.
Gentle instrument handlinglistening and playingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Marching and playing instruments together to make joyful noise to the Lord.
Beat coordinationmovement paradeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning the classic 'Jesus Loves Me' with simple melody and words.
Melodic memorysinging with audioClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about how Jesus loves children with gentle, loving voice.
Expressive singingsinging with propsClick to view this day's Music lesson →Emphasizing the chorus with joyful repetition and actions.
Phrase repetitionaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to sing with a quiet, gentle voice like a lullaby.
Dynamic awareness (soft)quiet singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing 'Jesus Loves Me' as a prayer of thanks for His love.
Worship through songworship timeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Marching to steady beat music, learning to match steps to the beat.
Beat matching with movementmovement activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving quietly and quickly to fast music with light steps.
Tempo awareness (fast)creative movementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Swaying slowly to gentle music with scarves like trees in the wind.
Tempo awareness (slow)scarf movementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Dancing freely and freezing when music stops, developing listening skills.
Active listeningfreeze gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving in a circle while singing, experiencing music as community.
Group coordinationcircle gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about God's big love with wide arm motions showing bigness.
Action coordinationaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Reaching up high while singing high notes about God's love reaching heaven.
High pitch with movementmovement singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Bending low while singing low notes about God's love going deep.
Low pitch with movementmovement singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring loud singing for 'big' and soft singing for 'small'.
Dynamic contrastvolume explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Celebrating God's enormous love with joyful, full-voice singing.
Confident singingcelebration singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sitting quietly to listen to gentle hymn music and nature sounds.
Active listeninglistening activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identifying if music sounds happy or sad and showing with faces.
Mood recognitionlistening gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving fast or slow to match the speed of different music.
Tempo identificationmovement responseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to sounds from creation: birds, water, wind in the music.
Sound identificationlistening explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning simple phrases from 'This Is My Father's World' hymn.
Hymn introductionhymn singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to spell B-I-B-L-E through the catchy song.
Letter rhythmspelling songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about the Bible being God's special book for us.
Melodic phrasessinging with BibleClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning the phrase 'The Bible stands alone' with strong voice.
Confident singingphrase practiceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Clapping each letter B-I-B-L-E to feel the rhythm pattern.
Rhythm patternclapping gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing the complete song with joy and actions.
Complete song memoryperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring hand drum sounds and playing gentle, steady beats.
Drum techniqueinstrument explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Using shakers to make joyful sounds of praise to God.
Shaker controlinstrument playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Tapping rhythm sticks together to keep steady beat.
Stick coordinationrhythm activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing triangle and listening to its ringing sound carefully.
Gentle strikinglistening and playingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Taking turns with different instruments while singing praise song.
Turn-takinggroup activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning the main verse about God holding the whole world.
Melodic contoursinging with globeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about the tiny baby in His hands with gentle, rocking motion.
Gentle singingaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Personalizing the song: 'He's got you and me, brother, in His hands.'
Personal connectioninteractive singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about everybody here in God's hands with inclusive gestures.
Group singingcommunity songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing multiple verses in sequence, building song memory.
Sequential memorycomplete songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring loud and soft voices through animal sounds.
Dynamic awarenessvocal playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to sing very softly, almost whispering a simple song.
Soft singing (piano)quiet singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing with full, strong voice for joyful praise songs.
Loud singing (forte)energetic singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Starting soft and getting louder, then getting soft again.
Crescendo/decrescendodynamic gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Zacchaeus' song with soft and loud parts for the story.
Dynamic storytellingstory songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving slowly like a turtle and quickly like a rabbit to music.
Tempo recognitionmovement gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing a familiar song very slowly and stretching out the words.
Tempo control (slow)singing explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing a familiar song faster and keeping up with the speed.
Tempo control (fast)singing gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'The Wise Man Built His House' with building motions.
Action coordinationaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about the rain with fast finger movements and sound effects.
Rhythmic actionsstory songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Clapping steady beats as a group, listening to stay together.
Ensemble beatgroup clappingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Clapping at different speeds to match the music tempo.
Tempo matchingclapping gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to clap and then be silent, feeling the pattern.
Silence awarenessrhythm patternClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Clap Your Hands' song with enthusiastic clapping and shouting.
Energetic participationpraise songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Combining clapping, stomping, and singing for full-body praise.
Multi-element coordinationworship activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Making different animal sounds at high and low pitches.
Pitch varietyvocal explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Using big, low voices for elephants and tiny, high voices for mice.
Pitch and dynamicscharacter voicesClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning song about God making all creatures with love.
Melodic learningsinging with toysClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving like different animals while singing about God's creation.
Creative movementmovement songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing a thank-you song to God for making all the animals.
Worship singinggratitude songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that families can worship God together through singing.
Group singingfamily conceptClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practicing solo and group singing by taking turns with phrases.
Call and responseturn-takingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'I'm in the Lord's Army' with marching and saluting.
Marching rhythmaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing with confidence and strength like soldiers for Jesus.
Confident projectioncharacter singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing favorite songs learned so far as family worship.
Song reviewworship medleyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing echo games with spoken words and rhythms.
Echo accuracyecho gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Echoing clapping patterns of increasing complexity.
Rhythm imitationclapping echoClick to view this day's Music lesson →Echoing simple melodic patterns with voice.
Melodic echovocal echoClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Do Lord' with its repetitive, echo-friendly structure.
Repetition singingecho songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing 'Do Lord' verse about having a home in glory land.
Memory and meaningcomplete songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning about David who played music for God and the king.
Story connectionstory and songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring plucking sounds on rubber band 'harp' and bells.
Plucking techniqueinstrument explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing instruments gently to make soft, peaceful harp-like sounds.
Gentle playingquiet instrument playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Little David Play on Your Harp' with swaying motion.
Melodic flowsinging with movementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing the 'Hallelu' chorus with joy and praise.
Joyful repetitionpraise singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring the difference between long and short sounds.
Duration awarenesssound explorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing simple rhythm patterns: two taps and a rest.
Simple patternrhythm playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Echoing rhythm patterns played by teacher or audio.
Pattern imitationecho rhythmClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Down in My Heart' song about joy that stays.
Rhythmic songaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Clapping the rhythm of 'joy, joy, joy' repeatedly.
Word rhythmrhythm reinforcementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that Jesus loves children everywhere in the world.
Inclusive singingmulticultural songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about different skin colors with love and acceptance.
Melodic phrasesdiversity songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Emphasizing that every child is precious to Jesus.
Expressive singingmeaningful singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing while pointing to different places on globe.
Connection to worldinteractive songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Personalizing the song to understand Jesus loves me specifically.
Personal applicationworship reflectionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing high notes while reaching up toward the sky.
High pitchmovement singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing low notes while bending down toward the ground.
Low pitchmovement singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Following melodic contour with hand movements up and down.
Melodic directionvisual singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Deep and Wide' with big motions showing fountain.
Action coordinationaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about God's love like a fountain with flowing scarves.
Sustained singingmovement with propsClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning the 'Rise and Shine' opening with energetic actions.
Energetic singingwake-up songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about animals going into the ark two by two.
Counting in songstory songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Making rain sounds with fingers and voices during song.
Sound effectsinteractive singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about the rainbow and God's promise with bright voices.
Mood change in songdramatic singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing complete 'Arky Arky' song celebrating God's faithfulness.
Complete song memorystory celebrationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Making trumpet sounds with voice and playing loud instruments.
Instrument soundsinstrument playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Pretending to strum strings and making plucking sounds.
Plucking motionpretend playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing hand drums with control and steady beat.
Drum controlpercussion playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Moving and dancing freely while instruments play.
Free movementdance activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing Psalm 150 song with all instruments together.
Ensemble participationworship celebrationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that we can pray to God by singing our words.
Worship conceptdiscussion and songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing a simple 'Thank You Lord' for specific blessings.
Gratitude expressionprayer songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing prayers very softly and gently to God.
Soft singingmeditative singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing a simple petition song asking Jesus for help.
Personal prayerprayer songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to sing 'Amen' at the end of sung prayers.
Closing phraseprayer closingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning the main verse about Abraham's family.
Verse learningstory songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Understanding we are part of God's family through faith.
Personal connectionapplication songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Adding right arm motion while continuing to sing.
Single action coordinationaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Adding left arm, right leg, and more actions progressively.
Multi-action coordinationcumulative actionsClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing complete 'Father Abraham' with all body motions.
Complex coordinationactive performanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to 'Carnival of the Animals' excerpts and identifying animals.
Active listeninglistening gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to music that gets louder and softer.
Dynamic listeninglistening responseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to music at different speeds and responding with movement.
Tempo listeningmovement responseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'Oh Be Careful Little Eyes' about guarding our senses.
Body part awarenessteaching songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing verses about eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth.
Multiple versescomplete songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Marching in place and around the room to steady beat.
Marching coordinationmovement activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Carrying and playing instruments while marching.
Multi-taskingparade activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'When the Saints Go Marching In' melody.
Melodic learningsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing the chorus with enthusiasm and joy.
Chorus repetitionjoyful singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Marching and singing together celebrating heaven.
Ensemble performancegroup celebrationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that God hears even our quietest songs.
Worship understandingconcept and songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing prayer songs in whisper voice.
Very soft singingwhisper singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing prayer songs in normal speaking voice.
Moderate volumeprayer singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing prayer songs with full, joyful voice.
Full voicecelebratory singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Combining whisper, normal, and joyful singing in one prayer time.
Dynamic varietyworship medleyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about bright things God made with happy voice.
Bright tonedescriptive singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about beautiful things in creation with awe.
Expressive singingwonder singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Using big and small voices for different sized creatures.
Vocal varietycharacter singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Emphasizing that God is Creator of everything.
Theological emphasisworship singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing complete hymn with motions for different parts of creation.
Complete hymnaction hymnClick to view this day's Music lesson →Exploring all available instruments and choosing favorites.
Instrument familiarityexploration timeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing chosen instrument on steady beat with song.
Beat accuracyaccompanimentClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning to start and stop playing with the music.
Musical cuescontrol practiceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'This Little Light of Mine' about shining for Jesus.
Melodic learningtestimony songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing instruments while singing 'This Little Light.'
Singing and playingcombined performanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identifying when two sounds are exactly the same.
Matching soundslistening gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identifying when two sounds are different from each other.
Discriminationlistening gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Recognizing same and different melodic patterns in songs.
Pattern recognitionsinging gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning multiple verses of 'If You're Happy' with different actions.
Verse varietyaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Creating new verses with different emotions and actions.
Creative adaptationcomposition playClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about Jonah running from God with fast movement.
Story sequencenarrative songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Using big, low voice for the whale and acting out swallowing.
Dramatic singingaction songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing Jonah's prayer quietly and seriously.
Mood singingprayer songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about Jonah's rescue with energetic voice.
Energetic singingcelebration songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing complete story with lesson about obeying God.
Complete story songteaching songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning three different body percussion sounds.
Body percussion varietymovement activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing simple body percussion pattern repeatedly.
Pattern repetitionrhythm patternClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing while doing body percussion pattern.
Multi-taskingcombined activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning adapted 'We Will Rock You' as 'We Will Praise Him.'
Rhythm chantpraise chantClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing complete song with body percussion.
Performance coordinationgroup performanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to and singing happy songs with smiles.
Emotion recognitionmood singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to and singing peaceful songs with calm movements.
Calm expressionpeaceful singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listening to and singing exciting songs with energy.
Energetic expressionactive singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning 'I've Got Peace Like a River' with flowing motions.
Sustained melodyflowing songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing about joy bubbling up like a fountain.
Contrasting moodsemotion songClick to view this day's Music lesson →Choosing and singing favorite song learned this year.
Personal preferencechoice singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing favorite upbeat, energetic song with movement.
Tempo preferenceactive singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing favorite gentle, peaceful song softly.
Mood preferencecalm singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing favorite song with lots of actions and movements.
Movement preferenceaction performanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing instruments while singing favorite accompaniment song.
Instrument preferenceinstrumental performanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learning that we can share music gifts with family and friends.
Performance conceptpreparationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practicing singing words clearly so others can understand.
Dictionarticulation practiceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practicing singing with confidence and without shyness.
Confidence buildingperformance practiceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Adding simple, clear motions to help tell the song story.
Performance enhancementstagingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing 'Jesus Loves Me' for parent or family member.
Performance deliveryrecitalClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing game to remember all songs learned this year.
Memory reviewreview gameClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing snippets of favorite songs from each month.
Repertoire reviewmedley singingClick to view this day's Music lesson →Playing all instruments learned throughout the year.
Instrument reviewinstrumental showcaseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Performing several favorite songs for family celebration.
Performance showcaseconcertClick to view this day's Music lesson →Singing thank-you songs to God for the gift of music.
Worship gratitudeworship celebrationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!