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Saints Marching Band

Moving to Music

Day 134of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to march and move rhythmically to music

2

Practice playing simple rhythm instruments

3

Celebrate joy through musical movement

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates joyful musical praise and movement

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy instruments (tambourine, small drum, bells)
  • Colorful scarves
  • BibleMouse Music Resource Guide
  • Audio player
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and remind them about yesterday's lesson about saints marching

💭 Review Question: Who remembers our special song about God's family?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce marching band concept with BibleMouse musical exploration

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Musicians play together to make beautiful sounds
  • We can praise God through music and movement
  • Everyone has a special part in God's band
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument would you like to play?
  • How can we make music that makes God smile?
3Activity: Saints Marching Parade (6 min)
movement

Children march around room playing instruments, celebrating God's love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an instrument
  2. Listen to the music
  3. March in a big circle
  4. Play your instrument with joy!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: March slowly with parent support

Challenge: Create your own rhythm while marching

4Closing (3 min)

Gather and reflect on musical celebration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our music parade?
  • How did playing music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our own joyful parade!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Musical movement helps develop coordination and rhythm

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage free expression
  • Demonstrate marching if child seems uncertain
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about moving

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, rhythmic movement, enjoyment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record the marching band performance
  • Create simple costumes for musical parade
  • Explore different marching rhythms

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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