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Loud and Proud Soldiers

Singing with My Family

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that singing can be a way to praise God

2

Sing loudly and confidently like brave soldiers

3

Practice expressing joy through music

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 joyful, confident praise through singing

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy drum or pot with wooden spoon
  • Family photos
  • BibleMouse Music Resource Guide
  • Toy soldier or action figure

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's marching song and introduce today's 'Loud and Proud Soldiers' theme

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how soldiers march?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how God loves when we sing loudly and bravely

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves to hear our happy songs
  • Singing can be like being brave for Jesus
  • We can be strong singers just like soldiers are strong
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel brave?
  • How can we sing to make God smile?
3Activity: Brave Singers Parade (6 min)
character singing

Children march and sing with confidence, using toy instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand tall like a soldier
  2. Sing 'I'm in the Lord's Army' loudly
  3. March around the room with big steps
  4. Use drum or pot to keep rhythm
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: March in place with parent support

Challenge: Create own marching song about Jesus

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate brave singing and review lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • Were you a brave singer today?
  • How can we sing for Jesus?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a special family worship time with all our songs!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing confidence in musical expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Join in the singing to model enthusiasm
  • Use exaggerated movements to keep attention
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and singing loudly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Willingness to participate and show joy

Extension Activities

  • Record a family music video
  • Create simple rhythm instruments from household items
  • Look through BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring pages

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