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Big Voice Singing

Loud and Soft Singing

Day 53of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between loud and soft singing

2

Practice singing with a big, joyful voice

3

Develop confidence in musical expression

Psalm 100:1

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!

Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Encourages loud, enthusiastic praise through singing

📦 Materials Needed

  • Volume cards
  • Tambourine or simple percussion instrument
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Music
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's whisper singing lesson and introduce today's 'big voice' theme

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

Explore different volumes of singing using BibleMouse volume cards

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes we sing softly like a mouse
  • Sometimes we sing loudly like a lion
  • God loves to hear our joyful singing!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you want to sing loudly?
  • How does singing make you feel happy?
3Activity: Praise Song Volume Game (6 min)
energetic singing

Sing a simple praise song, changing volume with parent's volume card signals

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold up 'loud' card - sing with big voice
  2. Hold up 'soft' card - sing quietly
  3. Alternate between loud and soft
  4. Use tambourine to keep rhythm
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates volume changes first

Challenge: Child gets to hold volume cards and lead

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate big voice singing and praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about singing today?
  • Can you show me a big voice and a soft voice?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about growing and shrinking songs!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing vocal control and musical awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements to demonstrate volume
  • Make it playful and fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and understanding volume concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempts to change singing volume

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for volume-themed coloring
  • Practice singing praise songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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