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Singing to Jesus

Jesus Loves Me

Day 110of 180
Week 22of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that singing can be a way to pray and show love to Jesus

2

Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' with enthusiasm and joy

3

Develop a heart of worship and appreciation for God's love

Psalm 95:1

Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!

Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates that singing is a form of praising and loving God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of Jesus with children
  • Heart-shaped paper cutouts
  • Soft instrument (tambourine or shaker)
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a cozy spot and remind children about our special song 'Jesus Loves Me'

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about Jesus' love yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain that singing can be a special way to talk to Jesus and show Him we love Him

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loves to hear our voices
  • Singing is like a prayer we can give to God
  • We can feel happy when we sing about Jesus' love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does singing make you feel?
  • What do you think Jesus feels when we sing to Him?
3Activity: Jesus Loves Me Prayer Song (6 min)
singing

Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' as a prayer, using soft movements and instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Hold heart-shaped papers
  3. Sing the song slowly and gently
  4. Use soft instruments to accompany singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing with parent assistance and hand motions

Challenge: Encourage children to create their own verse about Jesus' love

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how singing can be a way to pray

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about singing to Jesus?
  • How does Jesus feel when we sing to Him?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how God creates beautiful patterns in music and life

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Singing is a powerful way for young children to express worship and understanding of God's love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and gentle
  • Allow children to express themselves freely
  • Validate their emotions and expressions of love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about singing or expressing emotions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine engagement, smiles, and attempts to participate

Extension Activities

  • Create a heart collage about Jesus' love
  • Draw pictures of singing to Jesus
  • Practice soft instrument accompaniment

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