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Stomp and Praise

Making Joyful Sounds

Day 12of 180
Week 3of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that we can praise God with our whole body

2

Learn basic body percussion rhythms (stomping)

3

Experience joy in worshiping God through movement

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates that praising God can be loud, enthusiastic, and involve our whole body

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hand drum (optional)
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse music track (recommended)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's clapping lesson and invite child to show their best clap

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we clapped to praise Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing body percussion through praising God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we praise Him with happiness
  • We can use our whole body to make music
  • Stomping is a fun way to make a joyful noise!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can our feet make?
  • How does stomping make you feel?
3Activity: Stomp Praise Parade (6 min)
movement game

Follow a rhythmic stomping pattern while singing a simple praise song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in an open space
  2. Listen to the BibleMouse music track
  3. Stomp your feet to the beat
  4. Sing 'God is good' while stomping
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates stomping and child copies

Challenge: Child creates their own stomp rhythm

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate the fun of praising God through movement

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we do to praise God today?
  • Did stomping make you happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore making music with shakers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Body percussion helps young children develop rhythm and motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep energy high and positive
  • Demonstrate movements enthusiastically
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus for the full activity duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's willingness to participate and smile

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family 'stomp praise' video
  • Practice stomping patterns during playtime

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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