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Praise Him with Drums

Instruments of Praise

Day 108of 180
Week 22of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize drums as a way to praise God

2

Develop basic rhythm control with hand drums

3

Experience joy in making music for God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet! Praise him with the lyre and harp! Praise him with tambourines and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and pipes!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates various ways to praise God through music and instruments

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hand drums or makeshift drums (pots, plastic containers)
  • Wooden spoon or soft drumsticks
  • Psalm 150 picture from BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall our previous lessons about praising God with music. Today, we'll learn about drums!

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

Drums are a special way to make music and praise God. Let's learn how to play gently and with control.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music for Him
  • Drums can be loud or soft
  • We can praise God with rhythm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can drums make?
  • How can we use drums to praise Jesus?
3Activity: Gentle Praise Drumming (6 min)
percussion play

Children will practice playing drums with different rhythms and volumes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold the drum with one hand
  2. Tap gently with the other hand
  3. Try soft taps and louder taps
  4. Listen to the different sounds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child hold and tap drum

Challenge: Create a simple rhythm pattern to follow

4Closing (3 min)

Review our drum playing and praise time

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about drums today?
  • How can drums praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about dancing and praising God!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are naturally drawn to rhythm and percussion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use household items as drums if needed
  • Demonstrate gentle and loud drumming
  • Encourage exploration of sound
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may hit drums too hard or lose focus quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to control drumming and show excitement about music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a drum from an empty oatmeal container
  • Listen to worship music with drum rhythms
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for drum-themed coloring

Ready for Tomorrow?

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