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David the Shepherd Boy

David's Harp Music

Day 81of 180
Week 17of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn about David as a young shepherd who played music

2

Practice simple musical sounds with hand motions

3

Understand that music can praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:23

“Whenever the harmful spirit from God came on Saul, David would take the harp and play it. Then Saul would be refreshed and feel better, and the harmful spirit would depart from him.”

— 1 Samuel 16:23 (WEB)

Demonstrates David's musical talent and how music can bring comfort

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of a harp
  • Rubber band 'harp'
  • Small bells
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing 'Do Lord' from previous lesson as warm-up

💭 Review Question: Who remembers our song from last time?
2Teaching (5 min)

Story of David as a young shepherd who played music for God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David was a young boy who took care of sheep
  • He loved to play music on his harp
  • David used music to praise God and make others happy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you pretend to be a shepherd?
  • How do you think David felt playing music?
3Activity: Shepherd's Musical Praise (6 min)
story and song

Create simple harp sounds and act out shepherding

📝 Instructions:
  1. Make a rubber band 'harp' and pluck gently
  2. Pretend to be a shepherd watching sheep
  3. Sing a simple praise song while 'playing' the harp
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just pluck the rubber band harp

Challenge: Create a short musical story about David

4Closing (3 min)

Review David's love for music and God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did David do when he was young?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about making gentle harp sounds

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David was a musician who used his talents to glorify God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep the story simple and engaging
  • Encourage movement and interaction
  • Don't worry about perfect musical skills
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still and focusing for the full lesson

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about music and storytelling

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a David and harp page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Listen to gentle harp music together
  • Practice making soft sounds with bells

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