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Whisper Songs

Quiet Music, Loud Music

Day 136of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to control singing volume

2

Practice making soft, peaceful sounds

3

Develop listening and self-control skills

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 19:11-12

“Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind an earthquake; but Yahweh was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake a fire; but Yahweh was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a still small voice.”

— 1 Kings 19:11-12 (WEB)

Demonstrates the power of quiet, gentle sounds and God's presence in stillness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soft instrument (triangle or finger cymbals)
  • Quiet space
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember how we marched and played loud music yesterday. Today, we'll learn about gentle, quiet sounds.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you marched yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll explore how music can be soft and peaceful, just like God speaks to us in a gentle whisper.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes music can be very quiet
  • Quiet sounds can be beautiful and special
  • We can control how loud or soft we sing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds are very quiet?
  • Can you make a whisper sound?
3Activity: Whisper Song Circle (6 min)
singing

Practice singing softly while using gentle instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Sing a familiar song very softly
  3. Use triangle or finger cymbals to make gentle sounds
  4. Listen carefully to each other's quiet music
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just hum or whisper

Challenge: Create your own quiet melody

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our quiet music adventure!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about soft sounds?
  • How can we make gentle music?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore loud music and powerful sounds!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Soft sounds help children develop auditory sensitivity and self-control

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model soft singing and instrument play
  • Praise attempts at controlled volume
  • Make it fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may find it challenging to stay quiet

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to control volume, listening carefully

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a quiet music corner with BibleMouse Printables Library resources
  • Practice whispering Bible verses together

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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