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Be Careful Little Eyes

Listening Ears

Day 123of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the words and motions to 'Be Careful Little Eyes' song

2

Understand the importance of being careful what we see and do

3

Practice following musical instructions and movements

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:23

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.”

— Proverbs 4:23 (WEB)

Teaches children to be intentional about what they allow into their hearts through their eyes and ears

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Small mirror
  • Blindfold (optional)
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's sound exploration game and introduce today's lesson about being careful

💭 Review Question: What interesting sounds did we hear yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the concept of being careful with what we see and hear

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave us eyes and ears to learn about His world
  • We can choose to look at good things that make Jesus happy
  • Some things are not good for our hearts to see or hear
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some good things we can look at?
  • How can we be careful with our eyes?
3Activity: Be Careful Little Eyes Song (6 min)
singing

Learn song with motions, focusing on each verse

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track
  2. Practice motions for each body part (eyes, ears, mouth, hands, feet)
  3. Sing together with hand motions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on first two verses only

Challenge: Add additional verses about being careful

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and discuss its meaning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does it mean to be careful with our eyes?
  • How can we make Jesus happy with what we see?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add all the verses to our song!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps young children understand spiritual awareness and intentionality

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language about making good choices
  • Demonstrate motions clearly and slowly
  • Praise effort and participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty focusing or remembering all motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to follow motions and showing interest in song

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple drawing about being careful
  • Play 'Good Choice/Bad Choice' sorting game with pictures

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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