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Our Praise Band

Praising God with Instruments

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can be used to praise God

2

Play simple percussion instruments together

3

Experience joy in musical worship

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals.”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates the many ways we can praise God through music and instruments

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small percussion instruments (tambourines, shakers, rhythm sticks)
  • Psalm 150 picture cards
  • BibleMouse praise song audio track
  • Soft carpet or music mat
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and remind children about our previous lessons on praising God through music

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

Introduce the concept of a 'praise band' where we make music together to honor God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we make a joyful noise
  • We can praise God with different instruments
  • Playing together is fun and special
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is your favorite instrument?
  • How does music make you feel happy?
3Activity: BibleMouse Praise Band (6 min)
hands-on

Children form a 'band' and play instruments together while singing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Distribute different instruments to each child
  2. Play the BibleMouse praise song audio track
  3. Encourage children to play their instruments
  4. Demonstrate how to play 'with the beat'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only shakers and tambourines

Challenge: Let children take turns being the 'conductor'

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical praise time

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play musical echo games to practice listening carefully

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are naturally musical and love to make noise - this lesson channels that energy into worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and model joyful music-making
  • Don't worry about perfect rhythm - celebrate participation
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional musical activities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might be shy about making noise or playing instruments

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Smiling, engagement, attempt to play with the beat

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record the 'praise band' performance to share with family
  • Create simple homemade instruments using rice in sealed containers
  • Draw pictures of musical instruments from Psalm 150

Ready for Tomorrow?

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