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Singing Our Light Song

Discovering My Singing Voice

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Complete singing 'This Little Light of Mine' with full actions

2

Demonstrate understanding of song's message about sharing Jesus' love

3

Practice following audio track and staying on rhythm

📖 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 song's message of letting God's light shine through us

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse audio track for 'This Little Light of Mine'
  • Flashlight
  • Mirror
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and review previous day's hand motions for 'This Little Light of Mine'

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the hand motion for 'hiding my light'?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how we can be God's light in the world through singing and actions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God wants us to share His love
  • Our song helps us remember to shine brightly
  • Even little children can show Jesus' love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can you be a light today?
  • Who can you share Jesus' love with?
3Activity: Full Song Practice with BibleMouse Audio (6 min)
singing

Complete song performance with full actions and audio track

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse audio track
  2. Sing and do all hand motions
  3. Use flashlight to represent 'shining light'
  4. Watch in mirror to check actions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform with parent assistance and guidance

Challenge: Try leading younger siblings through song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate successful song performance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does it mean to shine Jesus' light?
  • What was your favorite part of the song?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore music's heartbeat by feeling our own heart rhythm

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through repetition and positive reinforcement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
  • Use gentle encouragement
  • Make learning fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for entire song, coordinating hand motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempting motions, trying to sing along

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of ways to 'shine Jesus' light'
  • Practice song for family members
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for related coloring page

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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