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Whole World in His Hands

Music Around the World

Day 143of 180
Week 29of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that God loves children from all countries

2

Sing modified verses of 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands'

3

Develop appreciation for global diversity

📖 Scripture Connection

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love for all people across the world

📦 Materials Needed

  • World map or globe
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Music
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around the world map and sing first verse of 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands'

💭 Review Question: What countries did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce new verses about children from different countries

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves children everywhere
  • People make music in different ways
  • We can celebrate God's wonderful world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What different kinds of music do you know?
  • Can you point to a country on our map?
3Activity: Global Hands Song (6 min)
singing

Modify 'He's Got the Whole World' with verses about children from different countries

📝 Instructions:
  1. Point to different countries on map
  2. Sing new verses like 'He's got the children of Africa in His hands'
  3. Encourage children to move hands like 'holding' the world
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 countries

Challenge: Let children suggest countries to include

4Closing (3 min)

Recap God's love for all children

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's world today?
  • Can you remember a new country we sang about?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore rhythm patterns from around the world

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson builds global awareness and musical skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, engaging tone
  • Help children locate countries on map
  • Encourage participation, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus, pronouncing country names

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's interest in map, attempt to sing new verses

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a world map with child
  • Listen to children's music from featured countries
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for world-themed coloring sheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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