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Rain Came Down

Fast and Slow Music

Day 60of 180
Week 12of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different musical tempos (fast and slow)

2

Create sound effects matching rain movements

3

Listen and respond to musical instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 7:25

“The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock.”

— Matthew 7:25 (WEB)

Illustrates the theme of rain and God's protection through a musical story

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small blocks or rhythm sticks
  • Spray bottle with water (optional)
  • BibleMouse tempo cards
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about building strong houses and introduce today's rain theme

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you built a strong house yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explore different ways rain sounds and moves

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Rain can be soft and slow
  • Rain can be fast and loud
  • We can make rain sounds with our bodies
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you hear when it rains?
  • Can you show me how big raindrops fall?
3Activity: Raindrop Music Adventure (6 min)
story song

Create a musical story about rain using body movements and sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Tap fingers softly for light rain
  2. Tap harder for heavy rain
  3. Move hands like wind blowing
  4. Sing along with rain sounds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use just hand movements with parent guidance

Challenge: Add rhythm sticks to create more complex rain sounds

4Closing (3 min)

Review rain sounds and movements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our rain sound like?
  • Can you show me soft rain again?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about clapping to different beats

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning to connect sounds with movements

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm and exaggerated movements
  • Let child explore sounds freely
  • Praise all attempts at participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for the full activity time

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to mimic rain sounds and movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch rain from a window and discuss sounds
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for rain-themed coloring
  • Read a picture book about rain from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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