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Marching in the Army

Singing with My Family

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn simple marching movements

2

Sing 'I'm in the Lord's Army' with actions

3

Understand basic concept of being God's helper

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 6:10

“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.”

— Ephesians 6:10 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's strength and our role as His helpers

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Small American flag or homemade flag
  • Comfortable space for marching
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's turn-taking song and introduce today's marching adventure

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

Introducing the concept of being in God's special family army

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves helpers who are brave
  • We can be strong with Jesus
  • Marching shows we're ready to help
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a helper do?
  • How can we be brave like God wants?
3Activity: Lord's Army Marching (6 min)
action song

Learn and perform 'I'm in the Lord's Army' with marching movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand tall like a soldier
  2. March in place when singing
  3. Salute during chorus
  4. Smile and have fun!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: March slower, fewer movements

Challenge: Add more complex marching patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Review marching and song movements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being God's helper?
  • Can you show me your brave march?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing loudly like brave soldiers for Jesus!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn best through movement and repetition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and excitement
  • Demonstrate movements before expecting child to copy
  • Keep energy high and fun
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and coordinating movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempting movements, trying to sing along

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a helper in God's army
  • Practice marching at different times during the day

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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