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Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Echo Songs and Patterns

Day 33of 180
Week 7of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the cumulative song 'Father Abraham'

2

Practice adding body movements with each verse

3

Develop listening and coordination skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 15:5

“He brought him outside and said, 'Look up now at the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.' He said to Abram, 'So shall your offspring be.'”

— Genesis 15:5 (WEB)

The song celebrates Abraham's many descendants, just as God promised in this verse

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Open floor space
  • Optional: small hand drum
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Yesterday we practiced echo patterns, and today we'll learn a fun song about Father Abraham.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we echoed sounds yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

We'll learn 'Father Abraham,' a fun song that helps us move and sing about God's special friend Abraham.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abraham was a man who trusted God
  • God promised Abraham would have many children
  • Our song tells the story of his big family
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who remembers hearing about Abraham before?
  • Do you know what it means to have a big family?
3Activity: Father Abraham Movement Song (6 min)
singing

Learn the cumulative song with progressive body movements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with right arm out
  2. Add left arm
  3. Add right leg
  4. Add left leg
  5. Add turning around
  6. Sing and move with joy!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do fewer movements if child struggles

Challenge: Add faster tempo or repeat more times

4Closing (3 min)

Review the song movements and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What parts of your body did we move?
  • Can you tell me who Abraham was?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice 'Father Abraham' with all our movements!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The song teaches coordination and biblical history simultaneously

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Demonstrate movements clearly
  • Encourage child even if movements aren't perfect
  • Make it fun and playful!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating multiple body movements at once

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment, attempt to follow movements, singing along

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Abraham's family
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Abraham coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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