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Animals on the Arky

Noah's Ark Songs

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different animal sounds

2

Sing simple song about animals entering Noah's ark

3

Develop listening and following directions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 7:16

“Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God commanded him; and Yahweh shut him in.”

— Genesis 7:16 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's careful protection of Noah and the animals during the flood

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy animals
  • Blue fabric or blanket
  • Ark picture from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Song Collection
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing 'Rise and Shine' song from previous lesson to transition into today's activity

💭 Review Question: What animals did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce Noah's Ark story with simple explanation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God asked Noah to build a big boat
  • Animals came two by two
  • God kept them safe during the big rain
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do different animals make?
  • Can you show me how an elephant walks?
3Activity: Two by Two Animal Parade (6 min)
story song

Interactive song with animal movements and sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread blue fabric on floor to represent water
  2. Place ark picture nearby
  3. Sing 'The Animals Went in Two by Two'
  4. Have children bring toy animals onto the 'ark'
  5. Make corresponding animal sounds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child move animals

Challenge: Let child lead animal movements independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review animal sounds and ark story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What animals did we put on the ark?
  • How many animals went in together?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the rain coming down

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Noah's Ark demonstrates God's care and protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated animal movements to keep child engaged
  • Repeat song multiple times if child enjoys it
  • Praise child's participation and creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for full song duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting animal sounds and movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color Noah's Ark page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Make animal sounds during free play
  • Read Noah's Ark story from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

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