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High and Low Adventure

Discovering My Singing Voice

Day 2of 180
Week 1of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Distinguish between high and low sounds using body movements

2

Explore vocal range through playful sound exploration

3

Develop listening and imitation skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Encourages children to explore their voices joyfully and creatively

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Open floor space
  • Optional: small flashlight
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse Music Adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about singing vs. talking voices

💭 Review Question: Can you show me your singing voice from yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing high and low sounds through body movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • High sounds are like tiny mouse squeaks - reach up high!
  • Low sounds are like big bear growls - crouch down low
  • Our voices can make different sounds just like different animals
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What animal makes a high sound?
  • What animal makes a low sound?
3Activity: Sound Space Explorer (6 min)
movement

Children move their bodies to match vocal pitch

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in front of mirror
  2. Make high sounds while reaching up
  3. Make low sounds while crouching down
  4. Listen and imitate different pitch sounds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates movements first

Challenge: Child creates own animal sound variations

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical exploration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What high sounds did we make today?
  • What low sounds were fun?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start learning 'This Little Light' song!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are developing sound discrimination skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements to help child understand
  • Make it playful and fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy making different sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's willingness to experiment with voice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record child's high and low sounds
  • Play 'Animal Sound Guessing Game'
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional music worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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