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Clap-Clap-Stomp Pattern

Body Percussion Band

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn a simple 3-beat body percussion pattern

2

Repeat the pattern consistently for 30 seconds

3

Practice listening and following musical instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 95:1

“Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”

— Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Celebrates making joyful sounds and rhythms to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse body percussion cards
  • Optional: small tambourine or rhythm instrument
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's body percussion sounds: clap, pat, stomp

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we clap our hands?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate the Clap-Clap-Stomp pattern slowly

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Watch how I do two claps, then one stomp
  • Let's do this together: Clap-Clap-STOMP!
  • God loves when we make joyful sounds
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you hear the rhythm?
  • How does this pattern sound?
3Activity: Body Percussion Praise (6 min)
rhythm pattern

Practice Clap-Clap-Stomp pattern together

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in an open space
  2. Do two claps with hands
  3. Do one stomp with foot
  4. Repeat pattern
  5. Sing 'Clap-Clap-Stomp' while doing pattern
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do pattern very slowly with parent guidance

Challenge: Increase speed of pattern gradually

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate successful rhythm practice

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did we learn today?
  • How many claps before we stomp?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add singing to our body percussion pattern!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Body percussion helps develop rhythm, coordination, and listening skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Demonstrate pattern multiple times
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating claps and stomps in sequence

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to follow rhythm, even imperfectly

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record child doing pattern to show family
  • Practice pattern while listening to simple music

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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