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Learning 'This Little Light'

Discovering My Singing Voice

Day 3of 180
Week 1of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the basic melody of 'This Little Light of Mine'

2

Sing at least one phrase of the song with confidence

3

Understand the simple message of letting Jesus' light shine

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:16

“Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

Directly connects to the song's message of sharing God's light through our actions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • BibleMouse Song Collection audio track
  • Mirror
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quick review of previous day's high and low sounds exploration

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a high sound you learned yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing 'This Little Light of Mine' with biblical meaning

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus wants us to shine His love to others
  • Our song today is about being a light for Jesus
  • We can share God's love through our actions and songs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a light do?
  • How can we be a light for Jesus?
3Activity: Light Shine Singing (6 min)
singing

Learn first phrase of 'This Little Light of Mine' while holding a flashlight

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track
  2. Hold flashlight and sing along
  3. Move flashlight gently while singing
  4. Practice first line: 'This little light of mine'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing only first line with parent

Challenge: Try to sing entire first verse

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate singing and shine flashlight

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about shining for Jesus?
  • Can you sing our special line?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add fun hand motions to our song!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are learning to connect music with meaning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and praise every attempt
  • Focus on fun, not perfect performance
  • Use gentle encouragement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel shy about singing or struggle with lyrics

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempts to sing, enjoyment of activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of 'shining for Jesus'
  • Practice song with family at dinner

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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