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Adding Motions

Sharing Music with Others

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to add simple hand motions to a familiar song

2

Practice coordinating movements with music lyrics

3

Develop confidence in expressing music through movement

📖 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 joyful expression through music and movement

📦 Materials Needed

  • Open floor space
  • 'Jesus Loves Me' song recording
  • BibleMouse Music Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's lesson on singing confidently

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you sing without being shy?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce adding motions to 'Jesus Loves Me'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music helps us tell stories with our whole body
  • Motions can help us remember song words
  • God loves when we praise Him with joy!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does your body do when you're happy?
  • How can we show love with our hands?
3Activity: Motion Matching (6 min)
staging

Learn simple motions for 'Jesus Loves Me'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Point to self for 'me'
  2. Spread arms wide for 'loves'
  3. Hug self for 'little ones'
  4. Practice each motion slowly
  5. Combine motions with singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do motions with parent assistance

Challenge: Create additional motions for other lyrics

4Closing (3 min)

Review motions and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new motions did we learn today?
  • Can you show Mommy/Daddy your new song movements?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll prepare a mini performance for family

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing body awareness and coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Demonstrate motions slowly and clearly
  • Allow multiple attempts without criticism
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating hand movements with singing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempts to match motions, engagement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a video of motions to share with family
  • Practice motions during other times of day
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for song lyric coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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