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Joyful Noise with Instruments

Memory Verse Songs

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how instruments can praise God

2

Learn to play simple rhythm instruments

3

Demonstrate joy in musical worship

Psalm 100:1

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!

Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music and instruments can be used to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine, small drums, bells)
  • Poster of Psalm 100
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's Psalm 100 song and introduce instrument celebration

💭 Review Question: What words did we learn in our Psalm 100 song?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing instruments as a way to praise God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music
  • Instruments help us celebrate
  • We can use music to show God we love Him
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you think make God happy?
  • How can we use music to praise Jesus?
3Activity: Instrument Praise Party (6 min)
hands-on

Add rhythm instruments to Psalm 100 song

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an instrument
  2. Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track
  3. Play instrument with the music
  4. Sing Psalm 100 together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only one type of instrument

Challenge: Create own rhythm patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Review how instruments can praise God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What instrument did you play?
  • How does music make God happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how music brings people together

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through musical play and repetition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage free expression
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Join in the musical celebration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and following rhythm

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and joy while making music

Extension Activities

  • Create a homemade instrument using household items
  • Draw a picture of playing music for God

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