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Little David Song

David's Harp Music

Day 84of 180
Week 17of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the name David as a special musician in the Bible

2

Learn simple movements to accompany 'Little David' song

3

Experience joy in making music to praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:23

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

— 1 Samuel 16:23 (WEB)

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

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of a harp
  • Rubber band 'harp' (from previous lesson)
  • BibleMouse Music Resource Guide
  • Soft bells (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's gentle harp sounds lesson

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you made soft sounds with your instrument?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce David as a special musician who loved to praise God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David played music for King Saul
  • David loved to sing songs to God
  • Music can make people happy!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Do you like to make music?
  • What sounds do you enjoy?
3Activity: Little David Play on Your Harp (6 min)
singing with movement

Sing and sway to the 'Little David' song with gentle movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand up and pretend to hold a harp
  2. Gently sway side to side
  3. Sing 'Little David, play on your harp'
  4. Pretend to pluck harp strings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sit and do hand movements

Challenge: Add more complex movements or use actual bells

4Closing (3 min)

Review David's love for music

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who played music in our Bible story today?
  • How did David use music?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing 'Hallelu' and praise God with joy!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David was known as a skilled musician who used music to praise God and bring comfort

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep movements slow and gentle
  • Encourage participation, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional song lyrics
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have trouble staying focused or doing coordinated movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempt to follow along with movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a David and harp coloring page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Make a simple paper 'harp' craft

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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