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Loud and Soft Music

Listening Adventures

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the difference between loud and soft sounds

2

Respond to music volume changes through body movement

3

Develop attentive listening skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1-2

“Come, let's shout for joy to Yahweh! Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1-2 (WEB)

Demonstrates how we can use different volumes to express praise and joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Classical music CD or streaming playlist
  • Soft blanket or pillow
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Music
  • Small hand bells or rhythm instruments (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Yesterday we listened to animal sounds, and today we'll explore how music can be loud and soft.

💭 Review Question: What animal sounds did we hear yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Let's learn about music volumes! Sometimes music whispers softly, and sometimes it shouts loudly.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Loud sounds are big and strong
  • Soft sounds are quiet and gentle
  • We can use our bodies to show loud and soft
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a loud sound?
  • Can you show me a soft sound?
3Activity: Musical Volume Dance (6 min)
listening response

Listen to classical music and move your body based on the volume

📝 Instructions:
  1. When music is loud, jump and wave arms
  2. When music is soft, crouch down and move gently
  3. Watch mommy or daddy demonstrate first
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent guides child's movements

Challenge: Child leads movements independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about loud and soft sounds

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about music today?
  • Can you show me a loud sound?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music can go fast and slow!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing auditory discrimination skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements to demonstrate volume
  • Be patient and make learning fun
  • Praise all attempts at participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may have difficulty staying focused or understanding volume concept

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to match movement to music volume

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for volume-related coloring pages
  • Practice loud and soft sounds with household items

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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