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Everything That Breathes

Instruments of Praise

Day 155of 180
Week 31of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that everyone can praise God through music

2

Play instruments together in a coordinated group performance

3

Experience joy in musical worship

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:6

“Let everything that has breath praise Yahweh. Praise Yahweh!”

— Psalm 150:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates that all people and beings can praise God through music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Various toy/classroom instruments
  • Psalm 150 poster
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and review previous day's instrument assignments

💭 Review Question: What instrument did you play yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how everyone, even little children, can praise God with music

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music together
  • Every instrument and voice can glorify Him
  • Praising God is a way of showing we love Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you think make God happy?
  • How can we show God we love Him through music?
3Activity: Praise Orchestra (6 min)
performance

Children play instruments together following Psalm 150 song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Distribute instruments to each child
  2. Play BibleMouse Song Collection track
  3. Encourage children to play along
  4. Rotate instruments midway through song
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only rhythm instruments like shakers

Challenge: Allow children to lead instrument sections

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical praise together

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about obeying God with happy hearts

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Musical worship helps children connect emotionally with God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiastic participation
  • Focus on joy, not perfect performance
  • Model excitement about praising God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about making noise

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smiles, engagement, willingness to participate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a home worship time using BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Make simple instruments from household items
  • Draw pictures of children praising God with music

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