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Down Low Sounds

High and Low Review

Day 97of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of low musical sounds

2

Sing and move body to demonstrate low pitch

3

Practice listening and imitating musical tones

Psalm 86:12

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart. I will glorify your name forever.

Psalm 86:12 (WEB)

Just as we can use our voices in different ways to praise God, we can explore different musical sounds

📦 Materials Needed

  • Scarves
  • Bells
  • High/low picture cards
  • Audio track player

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's high sounds by reaching up, then introduce today's low sounds

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we made high sounds yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate low sounds by bending down and using a deep voice

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Low sounds are like a bear's growl
  • Our voices can go up high and down low
  • God loves all the sounds we make!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What animals make low sounds?
  • Can you make a low sound like me?
3Activity: Low Sound Safari (6 min)
movement singing

Children move and sing low sounds while pretending to be different animals

📝 Instructions:
  1. Bend down low
  2. Make a deep, low sound
  3. Move like a slow, low-moving animal
  4. Use scarves to help demonstrate low movements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates movements first

Challenge: Children create their own low animal sounds

4Closing (3 min)

Recap low sounds and celebrate musical exploration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about low sounds?
  • Can you show me a low movement?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how sounds can move like a roller coaster!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning to distinguish pitch and explore musical concepts through play

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements to keep child engaged
  • Praise all attempts at making sounds
  • Make it fun and playful!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and understanding abstract musical concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to bend down and make low sounds

Extension Activities

  • Create a low sound scavenger hunt around the house
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for sound-related coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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