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Favorite Action Song

Singing My Favorites

Day 169of 180
Week 34of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate ability to follow multiple body movements while singing

2

Engage in joyful musical expression

3

Practice listening and coordinating actions with music

📖 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 joyful musical expression and praising God through song and movement

📦 Materials Needed

  • Favorite children's action song recording
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Optional: simple props or scarves
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's quiet song and preview today's action-filled musical adventure

💭 Review Question: What soft song did we sing yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing action song and body movement coordination

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music can make our whole body happy!
  • We can praise God by moving and singing
  • Listening helps us follow the music's rhythm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What actions do you like to do when singing?
  • Can you show me a fun movement?
3Activity: Favorite Action Song Dance (6 min)
action performance

Perform favorite action song with full body movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a familiar, upbeat children's song
  2. Demonstrate simple actions for each part of song
  3. Encourage child to copy movements
  4. Sing and move together enthusiastically
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent leads all movements, child mimics

Challenge: Child creates own movements for song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical performance and connection to praising God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our song?
  • How did moving make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore playing instruments with our singing

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn through imitation and joyful exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep energy high and positive
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Don't worry about perfect movements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus for full song duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous smiling, attempt to follow movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record child's performance to share with family
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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