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Adding Actions to Our Light

Discovering My Singing Voice

Day 4of 180
Week 1of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn hand motions for 'This Little Light of Mine'

2

Practice body coordination while singing

3

Understand how music can praise Jesus

📖 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)

Our song teaches us to shine God's love through our actions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • Mirror
  • Audio track of 'This Little Light of Mine'
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and show students a flashlight. Ask, 'How can we shine Jesus' love?'

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

Explain how our actions can be like a light showing God's love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus wants us to share happiness
  • Singing can be a way to praise God
  • Our movements tell a story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you happy?
  • How can you show love to others?
3Activity: Light Dance Motions (5 min)
hands-on

Learn hand motions for each song verse

📝 Instructions:
  1. Raise hand like a candle for 'This little light'
  2. Wave finger for 'I'm gonna let it shine'
  3. Make blocking motion for 'Hide it under a bushel? NO!'
  4. Spread arms wide for 'Shine all over''
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do one motion at a time

Challenge: Do motions faster with song

4Closing (2 min)

Perform song with motions together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our hand motions mean?
  • How can we shine Jesus' love?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us shine your love today!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice our whole song

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light shine before men.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motion with opening and closing fingers like a light

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children learning to connect music, movement, and faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiastic participation
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Help child practice motions at home
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy doing motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement and joy during singing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice motions in front of a mirror
  • Create additional hand motions
  • Sing song for family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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