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Songs of Thanks

Thankful Hearts

Day 51of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can be a way to thank God

2

Learn to express gratitude through simple songs

3

Develop a heart of thankfulness

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Shows how music and praise are ways to thank God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small bells
  • Triangle
  • Thankful picture cards
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's remember how we danced like creation yesterday and now we'll learn about thanking God through music.

💭 Review Question: What fun movements did we do yesterday to praise God?
2Teaching (5 min)

In our BibleMouse curriculum, we learn that music is a special way to say 'thank you' to God. Just like we say 'thank you' to people, we can sing to God to show how grateful we are!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves to hear us sing
  • Music can make our hearts happy
  • We can thank God for everything He gives us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things you're thankful for?
  • How does singing make you feel?
3Activity: Thankful Music Makers (6 min)
discussion

Use small bells and instruments to create a 'thank you' song to God

📝 Instructions:
  1. Pick up your bells
  2. Listen to the rhythm
  3. Shake bells while saying 'Thank you, God!'
  4. Try different volumes and speeds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just shake bells softly

Challenge: Create your own thank you rhythm

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our learning about thanking God through music

📝 Review Questions:
  • How can we thank God?
  • What instrument did we play today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a special song about being thankful!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn gratitude through modeling and simple experiences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about music and thankfulness
  • Encourage child's natural expressions of joy
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during musical activities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to participate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of something you're thankful for
  • Practice saying 'thank you' throughout the day

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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