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Adding Singing to Pattern

Body Percussion Band

Day 158of 180
Week 32of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Combine simple body percussion patterns with singing

2

Repeat a basic rhythmic pattern while vocalizing

3

Develop coordination between movement and sound

📖 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)

Demonstrates joyful praise through singing and rhythmic movement

📦 Materials Needed

  • Body percussion cards
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Music Collection
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous day's clap-clap-stomp pattern

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the pattern we learned yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing singing with body percussion

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We can make music with our bodies and voices
  • Singing makes our praise to God even more special
  • Let's combine our clap-clap-stomp with a simple song
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can our bodies make?
  • How does singing make you feel happy?
3Activity: Praise Percussion (6 min)
combined activity

Sing and perform body percussion to a simple worship song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with clap-clap-stomp pattern
  2. Add 'Jesus Loves Me' words while doing pattern
  3. Repeat slowly and cheerfully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just do pattern with parent support

Challenge: Create own simple song with pattern

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate making music together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we do today?
  • Can you show Mommy/Daddy your pattern?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn 'We Will Praise Him' song

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Body percussion helps develop rhythm, coordination, and musical skills

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

Coordinating movement and singing simultaneously

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to match rhythm and enjoy the activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a family body percussion video
  • Create a simple instrument using household items

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