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March Like Soldiers

Moving to Music

Day 21of 180
Week 5of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to keep a steady beat while marching

2

Practice coordinating body movements to music rhythm

3

Develop listening and following instructions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

— Ephesians 6:11 (WEB)

Just as soldiers march with purpose and discipline, we can march in God's strength and follow His guidance

📦 Materials Needed

  • Marching music track
  • Open floor space
  • Optional: toy soldier hat or pretend trumpet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about our music movement adventures this week. Recall how we sang softly yesterday and loved Jesus through music.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we sang gently yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we're going to march like brave soldiers, moving to the beat of music just like soldiers march in formation.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Soldiers march in straight lines
  • They move together to the same rhythm
  • We can march just like brave soldiers!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do soldiers do?
  • How do soldiers walk?
3Activity: Soldier March (6 min)
movement activity

Children will practice marching to a steady beat, lifting knees and moving in time with music

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand tall like a soldier
  2. Listen to the music's beat
  3. Lift your knees and march in place
  4. Try to match your steps to the music
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: March slowly with parent holding hands

Challenge: March in a circle or follow a leader

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our marching and remember God gives us strength

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about marching?
  • How can we be strong like soldiers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll tiptoe like quiet mice!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Marching helps develop rhythm, coordination, and listening skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use encouraging language
  • Demonstrate marching before asking child to do it
  • Make it fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining steady beat and following instructions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to match music beat and follow directions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple obstacle course for marching
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional music movement ideas

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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