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Practicing for Others

Sharing Music with Others

Day 171of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can be shared with others

2

Practice a simple song to perform for family

3

Develop confidence in musical expression

📖 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 joy of sharing music and praising together

📦 Materials Needed

  • Simple costume or prop
  • Favorite musical instrument (toy or real)
  • Small performance space
  • BibleMouse Song Collection recording
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's instrument song and today's goal of practicing to share music

💭 Review Question: What instrument did we play yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce concept of sharing music with others

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is a special way to make people happy
  • We can sing and play for our family
  • God loves when we share our music
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who would you like to play music for?
  • What song makes you feel happy?
3Activity: Family Performance Practice (6 min)
preparation

Practice a simple song to perform for family

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a favorite song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  2. Put on a simple costume or hold an instrument
  3. Practice singing or playing with big, happy movements
  4. Pretend family members are watching
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just sing or play with parent's help

Challenge: Add a small dance or movement to the song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate practicing to share music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What song did you practice?
  • Who might you play music for?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice singing clearly so everyone can understand

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning social skills and musical expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep practice short and fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
🤔 Common Struggles:

May feel shy about performing, need gentle support

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempts to sing or play, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a short video to share with grandparents
  • Practice performing for stuffed animals first

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