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Rain Came Down

Noah's Ark Songs

Day 103of 180
Week 21of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to make rain sounds with fingers and voice

2

Understand simple connection between rain and Noah's story

3

Practice listening and mimicking sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 7:12

“The rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.”

— Genesis 7:12 (WEB)

Directly relates to rain in Noah's story

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue fabric or blanket
  • Small spray bottle (optional)
  • BibleMouse Noah's Ark picture
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Song Collection
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review previous day's 'Animals on the Arky' lesson

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what animals went into the ark?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce rain sounds and Noah's story

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God sent rain to clean the earth
  • Noah and his family were safe in the ark
  • Rain can sound soft or loud
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever heard rain?
  • What does rain sound like?
3Activity: Rain Sound Symphony (6 min)
interactive singing

Create rain sounds using different body parts

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with soft finger tapping (light rain)
  2. Increase to palm rubbing (medium rain)
  3. Move to loud clapping (thunderstorm)
  4. Sing 'The Rain Came Down' song
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just do finger tapping

Challenge: Add rhythm patterns to rain sounds

4Closing (3 min)

Recap rain sounds and Noah's story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sounds did we make?
  • Who kept Noah safe during the rain?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing about the sun coming out and God's promise!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through sensory experiences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about sound-making
  • Let child explore different rain sounds
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get too loud or lose focus quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to make rain-like sounds

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw rain pictures using BibleMouse Printables
  • Listen to rain sounds on smartphone or computer

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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