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Parade of Joy

Moving to Music

Day 135of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create a simple musical parade with rhythmic movement

2

Use different instruments to express joy

3

Demonstrate understanding of celebratory music

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrates musical expression of joy and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy instruments (tambourines, bells, rhythm sticks)
  • Colorful scarves
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Audio player
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and remind them of previous parade lessons. Ask, 'Are you ready for our BibleMouse Parade of Joy?'

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we use in our marching band yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how music can express happiness and praise to God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music helps us celebrate
  • God loves when we make joyful sounds
  • Our parade shows God's happiness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy?
  • How can we show joy with music?
3Activity: Celebration Parade (6 min)
performance

Create a musical parade around the room, expressing joy through movement and sound

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an instrument
  2. Listen to the music
  3. March and play with big smiles
  4. Sing or make happy sounds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk slowly with one instrument

Challenge: Create your own parade route with different movements

4Closing (3 min)

Gather in a circle and reflect on the parade

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about singing softly like a whisper

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children express joy naturally through movement and sound

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage free expression
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Join in the parade to model enthusiasm
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about moving or making noise

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smiles, rhythmic movement, engagement with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create parade costumes using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Record the parade to share with family
  • Make simple instruments using household items

Ready for Tomorrow?

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