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Oh When the Saints

Marching and Moving

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Sing the chorus of 'When the Saints Go Marching In' with enthusiasm

2

Move and march in time with music

3

Understand that praising God can be joyful and fun

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

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

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrates joyful praise and singing to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments
  • Small flags or scarves
  • Audio player
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's marching song and get excited about today's music

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we marched yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce chorus with enthusiasm and simple movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we sing with happy hearts
  • Marching can be a way to praise God
  • We can be loud and joyful when we sing!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy when you sing?
  • Do you like to march?
3Activity: Saints Marching Celebration (6 min)
joyful singing

Sing and march while playing rhythm instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold a small instrument or flag
  2. Listen to the music
  3. March in place or around the room
  4. Sing the chorus with big smiles
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: March in place with parent support

Challenge: Create your own marching movements

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of singing today?
  • How did marching make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a victory march celebration!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn music through movement and play

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate movements with enthusiasm
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Let child explore music freely
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for full song duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smiling, attempting to move with music, trying to sing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of marching saints
  • Create simple rhythm with household items

Ready for Tomorrow?

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