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Instrument Treasure Hunt

Praising God with Instruments

Day 27of 180
Week 6of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify 3-4 different percussion instruments by name

2

Demonstrate gentle and correct playing techniques

3

Understand that music can be a way to praise God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how different instruments can be used to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small percussion instruments (tambourine, maracas, rhythm sticks, bells)
  • Soft blanket or mat
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Music
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about Psalm 150 and instruments of praise

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce percussion instruments as special tools for making joyful noise to God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make music to praise Him
  • Different instruments make different sounds
  • We can play instruments gently and carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you hear when I shake this tambourine?
  • How can we use instruments to show God we love Him?
3Activity: BibleMouse Instrument Treasure Hunt (6 min)
hands-on

Children explore and play different percussion instruments, learning their names and how to play them correctly

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread instruments on a soft blanket
  2. Let each child choose one instrument
  3. Demonstrate how to play each instrument gently
  4. Take turns playing instruments while singing a simple praise song
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adult helps child hold and play instrument

Challenge: Children try to play instruments in rhythm

4Closing (3 min)

Review instrument names and gentle playing techniques

📝 Review Questions:
  • What instruments did we play today?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a fun praise song with instrument movements

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Percussion instruments help develop motor skills and musical awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate gentle playing before letting children touch instruments
  • Supervise closely to prevent rough handling
  • Encourage exploration and joy in making music
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may want to bang instruments loudly instead of playing gently

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Careful handling of instruments, listening to instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple rhythm together using different instruments
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for instrument coloring pages
  • Record a short video of children playing instruments to share with family

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