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Sway Like Trees

Moving to Music

Day 23of 180
Week 5of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Develop gentle, flowing body movement

2

Practice listening and responding to music

3

Learn to move with grace and control

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 96:12

“Let the fields be jubilant, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the wood shall sing for joy.”

— Psalm 96:12 (WEB)

Illustrates how trees 'move' and 'dance' in God's creation, just like we're moving with our scarves

📦 Materials Needed

  • Light scarves or ribbons
  • Gentle instrumental music
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's quick mouse-like movements and introduce today's gentle tree swaying

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we moved like tiny mice yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how trees move softly in the wind

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Trees bend and sway gently
  • Wind moves branches slowly
  • Trees are calm and peaceful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever watched trees move in the wind?
  • What does a tree look like when it moves?
3Activity: Gentle Tree Sway (6 min)
scarf movement

Use scarves to imitate trees moving in a soft breeze

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold scarf lightly in hands
  2. Listen to gentle music
  3. Move arms and scarf slowly like tree branches
  4. Sway back and forth softly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child move scarf

Challenge: Child creates own tree-like movements

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on gentle movements and God's creation

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did we move today?
  • What did our scarves look like?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play freeze dance and learn to stop and start with music!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing body awareness and control

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use calm, encouraging voice
  • Demonstrate movements before asking child to do them
  • Praise effort over perfect execution
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and gentle movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smooth, flowing arm movements with scarf

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a picture book about trees or wind
  • Draw pictures of trees moving
  • Explore outside and watch real trees move

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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