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Instrument Parade

Instruments God Made

Day 45of 180
Week 9of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how to take turns playing different instruments

2

Recognize that music can be a way to praise God

3

Develop listening and following instructions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Shows how many different instruments can be used to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hand drum
  • Shaker
  • Rhythm sticks
  • Triangle
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and remind them about yesterday's triangle lesson

💭 Review Question: Can you remember the special sound the triangle made?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the idea of taking turns and praising God with music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music
  • Different instruments make different sounds
  • We can use music to show God we love Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument do you like best?
  • How does music make you feel?
3Activity: Instrument Parade (6 min)
group activity

Children take turns playing different instruments while singing a praise song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle with instruments
  2. Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' together
  3. Pass instruments in a circle, each child playing when it's their turn
  4. Encourage gentle, careful playing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adult helps guide instrument passing

Challenge: Children choose when to play their instrument

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson and clean up instruments

📝 Review Questions:
  • What instruments did we play today?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God holding the whole world in His hands

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning social skills like taking turns

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive encouragement
  • Help children wait for their turn
  • Praise careful instrument handling
🤔 Common Struggles:

Waiting for turn, being gentle with instruments

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child following instructions, showing excitement about music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for instrument coloring pages
  • Practice instrument sounds at home during free play

Ready for Tomorrow?

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