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Sing What I Sing

Echo and Repeat

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Repeat simple melodic patterns after the parent

2

Develop basic vocal mimicry skills

3

Practice listening and responding with joy

📖 Scripture Connection

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 repeating musical patterns

📦 Materials Needed

  • Echo microphone (optional)
  • Hand drum
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's clapping echo game and introduce today's singing echo activity

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

Introduce vocal echoing with simple, fun patterns

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Listen carefully to Mommy/Daddy's song
  • Try to sing back exactly what you hear
  • It's okay if it's not perfect - we're learning!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make with our voices?
  • Can you make a high sound? A low sound?
3Activity: Musical Mouse Echoes (6 min)
vocal echo

Parent creates simple 2-3 note patterns for child to repeat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit facing each other
  2. Parent sings a short pattern
  3. Child tries to repeat the exact same pattern
  4. Use hand drum to mark the beginning of each pattern
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only 2 notes, speak-sing the pattern

Challenge: Add more notes or use nonsense syllables

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical attempts and review what we learned

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about singing together?
  • Can you show me how you listened and repeated?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a special song about God's love!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Vocal echoing helps develop auditory processing and musical skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep it light and fun - no pressure!
  • Praise all attempts, not just perfect repetitions
  • Use lots of enthusiasm and facial expressions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel shy or frustrated if they can't repeat exactly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempts to match pitch, enjoyment of the activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring
  • Practice echoes with favorite nursery rhymes
  • Record and playback echoes using a smartphone

Ready for Tomorrow?

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