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Sticks That Click

Instruments God Made

Day 43of 180
Week 9of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to hold and tap rhythm sticks together

2

Keep a steady beat by tapping sticks

3

Praise God through musical exploration

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:5

“Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals!”

— Psalm 150:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates using instruments to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm sticks (or wooden spoons/dowels)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Music
  • Optional: small tambourine
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's shaker activity and introduce rhythm sticks

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we made music to praise God yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing rhythm sticks and steady beat

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music
  • Rhythm sticks help us keep a steady beat
  • We can praise God with the sounds we make
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make with sticks?
  • How can music make God happy?
3Activity: Stick Rhythm Praise (6 min)
rhythm activity

Tap rhythm sticks together to create a steady beat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold one stick in each hand
  2. Tap sticks together slowly and steadily
  3. Try different tapping patterns
  4. Sing a simple praise song while tapping
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child tap sticks

Challenge: Try tapping to different musical backgrounds

4Closing (3 min)

Review stick tapping and praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about rhythm sticks?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the triangle and its special sound!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Rhythm sticks help develop motor skills and musical awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate stick tapping before letting child try
  • Encourage gentle tapping to prevent accidental bumping
  • Make it fun and praise-filled!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty maintaining a steady beat

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to tap in rhythm, enjoyment of music-making

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple rhythm pattern together
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for instrument coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

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