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Little Ones Like Me

Jesus Loves Me Songs

Day 17of 180
Week 4of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that Jesus loves children

2

Sing simple song about God's love with gentle voice

3

Practice showing love through soft singing

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 19:14

“But Jesus said, 'Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.'”

— Matthew 19:14 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' special love and care for children

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soft teddy bear or stuffed animal
  • Heart-shaped cutouts
  • BibleMouse Song Collection CD
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's remember how we learned about Jesus loving us yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you sing a little bit of 'Jesus Loves Me' from yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn how Jesus loves little ones just like you!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loves children very special
  • We can sing softly to show God's gentle love
  • Our voices can be quiet and sweet
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you show love to someone?
  • What makes you feel loved?
3Activity: Gentle Love Song Time (6 min)
singing with props

Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' while holding teddy bear, using soft voices

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold teddy bear gently
  2. Sing song in quiet, loving voice
  3. Move teddy bear softly while singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent sings with child, guiding hand movements

Challenge: Child creates own soft movements with song

4Closing (3 min)

Review our special lesson about Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who loves you very much?
  • How can we sing about love?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue celebrating how much Jesus loves us!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning emotional expression through music

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging voice
  • Demonstrate soft singing
  • Praise child's attempts to sing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining soft voice and focus

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to sing and move gently

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color heart cutouts from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Draw pictures of things that make child feel loved

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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