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Drumming Abraham's March

Echo Songs and Patterns

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Maintain a steady drumming beat while singing 'Father Abraham'

2

Practice following rhythmic patterns

3

Develop listening and coordination skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:1-3

“Now Yahweh said to Abram, 'Get out of your country, and from your kindred, and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you.'”

— Genesis 12:1-3 (WEB)

Just as Abraham followed God's rhythmic call to journey, children will follow a musical rhythm and pattern

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hand drums or makeshift drums (pots, buckets)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Music
  • 'Father Abraham' audio track
  • Echo pattern cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's 'Father Abraham' movements and song

💭 Review Question: Can you remember all the body parts we moved in our song yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing drumming as a way to keep steady beat

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Drums help us keep a steady rhythm, just like Abraham's steady faith
  • We'll listen carefully and tap our drums to match the song
  • Steady beats are like walking - one step at a time
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can drums make?
  • How can we make our drumming match the song?
3Activity: Abraham's Marching Drums (6 min)
hands-on

Children will drum along with 'Father Abraham' track, keeping a steady beat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the music carefully
  2. Tap your drum on each beat of the song
  3. Try to keep the same steady rhythm throughout
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent taps with child, guiding their hand

Challenge: Create your own rhythm variations that match the song

4Closing (3 min)

Review drumming experience and celebrate effort

📝 Review Questions:
  • Was it hard to keep a steady beat?
  • What did you enjoy about drumming?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music can go up and down like hills

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are developing rhythmic awareness and motor coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on enjoyment, not perfection
  • Use household items as drums if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining a consistent beat can be challenging for PK4 children

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to follow the rhythm, engagement with the music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family drum circle
  • Explore different rhythms using body percussion
  • Draw pictures of Abraham's journey while listening to music

Ready for Tomorrow?

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