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Taking Turns Song

Singing with My Family

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of taking turns while singing

2

Practice singing individually and as a group

3

Develop listening and cooperation skills

Psalm 95:1

Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!

Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates the joy of singing together and taking turns praising God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Family photo
  • Simple musical instrument (tambourine or shaker)
  • BibleMouse Song Collection

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's remember how much fun we had singing together yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we sang together yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn about taking turns when we sing. Just like in a family, we can take turns sharing and singing!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Singing is a special way to share joy
  • Everyone gets a chance to sing
  • Listening is just as important as singing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What's your favorite song to sing?
  • Can you show me how to wait for my turn?
3Activity: Family Song Circle (6 min)
turn-taking

Children will practice taking turns singing short phrases of a simple song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle with family members
  2. Choose a simple song like 'Jesus Loves Me'
  3. Take turns singing one word or phrase
  4. Use the tambourine to signal turns
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child by pointing when it's their turn

Challenge: Use multiple short songs or add simple dance movements

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate how well we took turns singing!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about taking turns?
  • How can we sing together at home?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about being brave singers like soldiers for Jesus!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning social skills and turn-taking

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use lots of positive reinforcement
  • Keep activities short and fun
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may get excited and interrupt or feel shy about singing alone

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to wait for turn, listening to others, trying to sing

Extension Activities

  • Record a family singing video
  • Create simple rhythm instruments using household items
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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