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Deep and Wide Song

High and Low Review

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different musical dynamics of 'deep' and 'wide'

2

Perform simple hand motions matching song lyrics

3

Experience joy in musical worship

📖 Scripture Connection

John 7:38

“He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.”

— John 7:38 (WEB)

Connects to the idea of a flowing fountain, mirroring the song's imagery

📦 Materials Needed

  • Scarves or streamers
  • Audio player
  • BibleMouse music printables
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's high and low sound exploration

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we made low sounds yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce 'Deep and Wide' song with fountain imagery

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's love is like a big, beautiful fountain
  • We can sing about how big and amazing God is
  • Our movements help us praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a big fountain looks like?
  • How does God's love make you feel?
3Activity: Deep and Wide Fountain Praise (6 min)
action song

Sing 'Deep and Wide' with expansive hand motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread arms wide for 'wide'
  2. Crouch low and then stretch up for 'deep'
  3. Use scarves to represent flowing water
  4. Sing with big, joyful movements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child with hand motions

Challenge: Encourage independent interpretation of song

4Closing (3 min)

Review song movements and God's big love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our song tell us about God?
  • Can you show me 'deep' again?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how God's love flows like a fountain

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The 'Deep and Wide' song is a classic children's worship song about God's expansive love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements to keep child engaged
  • Sing enthusiastically to model joy
  • Don't worry about perfect execution
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty coordinating hand motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to match movements, signs of enjoyment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a big fountain with crayons
  • Use scarves to create 'flowing water' movements

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