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Instrument Skills Check

Review and Progress Check

Day 147of 180
Week 30of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate basic rhythm and control with at least two different musical instruments

2

Show improvement in fine motor skills while playing instruments

3

Develop confidence in musical expression

📖 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 pipes!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates the joy of making music to praise God using various instruments

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine, small drums, shakers)
  • BibleMouse Progress Checklist
  • Audio player
  • Rhythm cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember how we've learned to play our instruments over the past weeks.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you play your favorite instrument?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll check how much you've grown in your musical skills. Just like we grow in God's love, we grow in our musical abilities!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember to hold instruments gently
  • Listen carefully to the rhythm
  • Have fun while you play!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument do you enjoy playing most?
  • Can you show me a steady beat?
3Activity: Instrument Skill Showcase (6 min)
hands-on

Children will demonstrate their instrument skills using the BibleMouse Progress Checklist

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two different instruments
  2. Play a steady beat when music starts
  3. Show how you can control the volume
  4. Try different rhythms
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only one instrument with parent assistance

Challenge: Create a short musical pattern independently

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical growth! You're becoming wonderful musicians who can praise God.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of playing today?
  • Can you show me one thing you learned?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play musical review games and explore all the fun sounds we've learned!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on skill assessment and building musical confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Allow child to explore instruments freely
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for detailed progress tracking
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel nervous about 'performing' their skills

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent beat, proper instrument handling, enjoyment of music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a short video of instrument play to share with family
  • Create a simple praise song using learned instruments

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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