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Plucking Strings

David's Harp Music

Day 82of 180
Week 17of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore different ways to make sounds by plucking

2

Recognize that music can praise God

3

Practice gentle instrument handling

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:23

“Whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David would take the harp and play it. Saul would be refreshed and be made well, and the evil spirit would depart from him.”

— 1 Samuel 16:23 (WEB)

Shows how music can bring comfort and praise to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rubber bands
  • Small bells
  • Picture of a harp
  • BibleMouse Music Exploration Mat
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about David's music from yesterday's lesson. Show picture of a harp.

💭 Review Question: Who played music for King Saul?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce plucking as a special way of making music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David made beautiful music by plucking his harp strings
  • We can make music by plucking too!
  • God loves when we make music to praise Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make by plucking?
  • How do you think David's music made God happy?
3Activity: Rubber Band Harp (6 min)
instrument exploration

Create simple instrument to explore plucking sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stretch rubber bands over a tissue box
  2. Gently pluck each rubber band
  3. Listen to different sounds
  4. Try plucking softly and loudly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child pluck bands

Challenge: Try making a simple melody

4Closing (3 min)

Gentle bell plucking to practice soft music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about making music?
  • How can we praise God with music?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about playing instruments gently

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Plucking is an important musical technique that helps develop fine motor skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Help child be gentle with instruments
  • Make it fun and playful!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might pluck too hard or get frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's interest in exploring sounds, gentle handling

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for music-themed coloring
  • Sing a simple praise song together

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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