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Right Arm Action

Father Abraham

Day 118of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to add right arm motion to 'Father Abraham' song

2

Coordinate singing with physical movement

3

Practice following simple instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:2

“I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.”

— Genesis 12:2 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise to Abraham, connecting to our song about being part of God's family

📦 Materials Needed

  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Optional: mirror for visual feedback
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review previous day's 'I Am One of Them' lesson

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we sing about being part of God's family?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce right arm motion to 'Father Abraham' song

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Today we're adding a new movement to our special song
  • Watch how your right arm moves when we sing
  • We'll practice moving and singing together
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me your right arm?
  • Are you ready to move and sing?
3Activity: Right Arm Wiggle (6 min)
action song

Sing 'Father Abraham' while adding right arm motion

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in an open space
  2. Listen to the BibleMouse Song Collection track
  3. Raise right arm when singing
  4. Move arm back and forth with the beat
  5. Keep singing while moving
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child move arm

Challenge: Encourage child to add speed or rhythm to arm movement

4Closing (3 min)

Review right arm motion and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new movement did we learn today?
  • Can you show Mommy/Daddy your right arm move?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add left arm to our song!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing coordination and following multi-step instructions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
  • Demonstrate movements slowly
  • Be patient with imperfect movements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating singing with arm movement can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to move arm and sing, even if not perfectly synchronized

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice in front of a mirror
  • Record a fun video of child's movements
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Abraham-themed coloring

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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