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Instrument Accompaniment

Rhythm Instruments Review

Day 145of 180
Week 29of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to play rhythm instruments while singing

2

Practice keeping a steady beat with 'This Little Light of Mine'

3

Understand how music can praise God

📖 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)

Connects directly to the song's message of shining God's light through music and actions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine, shakers, small drums)
  • Audio track for 'This Little Light of Mine'
  • Light props (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about singing 'This Little Light of Mine'

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we start our song about letting our light shine?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing instrument accompaniment to our worship song

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music helps us praise God
  • We can use instruments to make a joyful noise
  • Playing together is fun!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument would you like to play?
  • How can we make music that makes Jesus happy?
3Activity: Shine and Play (6 min)
combined performance

Children play instruments while singing 'This Little Light of Mine'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose your instrument
  2. Listen to the music
  3. Play when the song plays
  4. Stop when the music stops
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child keep beat

Challenge: Try different rhythms with the song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What instrument did you play?
  • How did playing music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a game listening for sounds

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Instrument play helps develop motor skills and musical understanding

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with instrument exploration
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Make it fun!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may struggle with keeping a steady beat

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment and basic rhythm attempts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a video of your musical performance
  • Create a simple craft about letting your light shine

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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