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Joy Like a Fountain

Music Makes Me Feel

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that joy is a happy feeling that can bubble up like a fountain

2

Sing and do motions for 'Joy Like a Fountain' song

3

Recognize joy as a gift from God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 16:11

“You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand, there are pleasures forever more.”

— Psalm 16:11 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's joy bubbling up from within, like a fountain of happiness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue scarf or ribbon
  • Emotion faces printable (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
  • Speakers or music player
  • Small plastic cup or toy fountain (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's 'Peace Like a River' lesson and introduce today's joy theme

💭 Review Question: Can you show me your peaceful river motion from yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing joy as a special feeling that comes from God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joy is a happy feeling that makes us smile
  • God gives us joy, just like a fountain bubbles up with water
  • We can feel joy even when things aren't perfect
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy?
  • Can you show me a big joy smile?
3Activity: Joy Like a Fountain (6 min)
emotion song

Sing and act out a simple song about joy bubbling up

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in a circle
  2. Demonstrate fountain motion (hands start low, then rise up with fingers wiggling)
  3. Sing: 'Joy, joy, joy like a fountain, bubbling up inside of me!'
  4. Repeat with increasing excitement
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do motion with parent support

Challenge: Add additional verses about God's joy

4Closing (3 min)

Review joy concept and preview tomorrow's lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does joy feel like?
  • Where does joy come from?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore our favorite songs from the year!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children experience emotions intensely and are learning to name and understand them

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated facial expressions
  • Validate all emotional experiences
  • Demonstrate joy motions enthusiastically
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have difficulty staying focused or understanding abstract emotion concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous smiling, willingness to participate in motions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a joy collage using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Watch a short video about fountains
  • Practice joy motions throughout the day

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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