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Peace Like a River

Music Makes Me Feel

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn hand motions for 'I've Got Peace Like a River'

2

Understand the concept of peace through music and movement

3

Experience God's peace in a gentle, age-appropriate way

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 66:12

“For thus says Yahweh, 'Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream.'”

— Isaiah 66:12 (WEB)

Connects the lesson's river theme to God's promise of peace

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue scarf or light fabric
  • Emotion faces printable (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
  • Quiet space for movement
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about peaceful music. Show blue scarf and ask, 'What does peace feel like?'

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you moved when we sang peaceful songs yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce 'Peace Like a River' song with gentle flowing movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gives us peace that flows like a gentle river
  • We can feel calm and happy with God's peace
  • Music helps us remember God's love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel peaceful?
  • Can you move like a soft, gentle river?
3Activity: River of Peace Movements (6 min)
flowing song

Sing 'I've Got Peace Like a River' with flowing scarf movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold blue scarf softly
  2. Sway gently while singing
  3. Move scarf like a slow, peaceful river
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child move scarf

Challenge: Child creates own river movement

4Closing (3 min)

Review peace and river movements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our river look like?
  • How does God's peace make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing about joy like a fountain!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of God's peace through musical movement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, slow movements
  • Encourage child's natural exploration
  • Don't force specific motions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may have trouble staying focused or moving gently

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Soft, flowing movements and engaged listening

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a peaceful river in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Read a calm storybook about rivers from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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