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Easter Parade of Praise

Easter Celebration

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can express joy and celebration

2

Move and march to music with streamers

3

Celebrate Jesus' resurrection with praise

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:6

“Let everything that has breath praise Yahweh. Praise Yah!”

— Psalm 150:6 (WEB)

Celebrates praising God with joy and music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Yellow and white streamers
  • Easter-themed music tracks
  • Open floor space
  • Resurrection eggs (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and remind them about Jesus' resurrection from yesterday's lesson

💭 Review Question: What made you happy about Jesus coming back to life?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how we can celebrate Jesus with music and movement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is alive and we can be happy!
  • Music helps us show our joy
  • We can praise God with our whole body
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does happy music make you feel?
  • What sounds remind you of celebration?
3Activity: Easter Praise Parade (6 min)
movement

Children march and wave streamers while listening to joyful Easter music

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a yellow or white streamer
  2. Play upbeat resurrection-themed music
  3. Demonstrate marching and waving
  4. Encourage children to move and celebrate
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk in place with streamers

Challenge: Create different movement patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Gather children and briefly reflect on the celebration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our praise parade?
  • How does Jesus make you happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a fun sound detective game!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Music and movement help young children process emotions and celebrate

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate movements enthusiastically
  • Allow children freedom to move naturally
  • Praise their efforts to participate
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about moving

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, smiling, attempting to move with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of the Easter Praise Parade
  • Create a home video of children celebrating
  • Use BibleMouse Printables to draw pictures of the celebration

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