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This Little Light

Rhythm Instruments Review

Day 144of 180
Week 29of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the concept of 'shining for Jesus'

2

Sing 'This Little Light of Mine' with hand motions

3

Understand that Christians can share God's love

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:16

“Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

Directly relates to the song's message of letting one's light shine

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small flashlight
  • Rhythm instruments
  • WEB Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quickly review yesterday's lesson about starting and stopping music

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we start and stop playing our instruments?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the concept of 'shining Jesus' light'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God wants us to be happy and share His love
  • We can 'shine' by being kind to others
  • Jesus is the light of the world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you happy?
  • How can you be kind to others?
3Activity: Shine Your Light (6 min)
testimony song

Learn 'This Little Light of Mine' with hand motions and light props

📝 Instructions:
  1. Demonstrate song with hand motions
  2. Practice each verse slowly
  3. Use flashlight to illustrate 'shining'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on one verse with simple hand motion

Challenge: Add rhythm instrument accompaniment

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and light concept

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does it mean to shine Jesus' light?
  • Can you show me the hand motions?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play instruments while singing our new song

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through repetition and physical movement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and use big, clear motions
  • Praise any attempt to participate
  • Don't worry about perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for full song, complex hand motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting hand motions, showing interest in song

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a 'light' themed page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice song again during family worship time

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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