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Happy Hearts

Songs of Obedience

Day 160of 180
Week 32of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that praising God can be done through music

2

Sing and play instruments with joyful expression

3

Recognize that following God brings happiness

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1-2

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.”

— Psalm 100:1-2 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music and joy are connected to worshiping God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Simple rhythm instruments (tambourines, shakers, bells)
  • Heart-shaped paper cutouts
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Let's remember how we've been learning about happy obedience this week.

💭 Review Question: What made you feel happy when you obeyed yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

God loves when we sing to Him with happy hearts! Our music shows we love Him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gives us music to express joy
  • Singing can be a way of praising God
  • Our happy hearts make God smile
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What songs make you feel happy?
  • How can we show God we're happy?
3Activity: Happy Heart Music Makers (6 min)
singing

Create a joyful noise using instruments and singing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an instrument
  2. Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track
  3. Play and sing along with big smiles
  4. Decorate heart shapes with stickers while singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just shake instruments to the beat

Challenge: Create own simple rhythm to accompany song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our music time with a big group hug and cheer!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of singing today?
  • How did playing music make your heart happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how songs help us remember God's words!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Music is a powerful tool for teaching young children about worship and joy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiastic participation
  • Don't worry about perfect pitch - joy matters most!
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional musical activities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about singing or playing instruments

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous singing, smiling, engagement with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record a family music video praising God
  • Make homemade instruments using household items
  • Create a dance to accompany the worship song

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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