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Recording Our Joy

Joyful Noise

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can be a way to praise God

2

Perform the 'Joyful Noise' song with musical instruments

3

Experience the joy of making music together

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

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

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Direct biblical encouragement to create music that celebrates God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Musical instruments from previous lessons
  • Recording device (smartphone or tablet)
  • Psalm 100 picture
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle with instruments. Remind children about our week of making joyful music to God.

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

Today, we'll record our special 'Joyful Noise' song to share with family and remember how much God loves our praise!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves to hear us make music
  • Our instruments can help us worship
  • It's okay if the music isn't perfect - God loves our heart
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy when you make music?
  • How do you think God feels when we sing to Him?
3Activity: Joyful Noise Recording (6 min)
performance

Practice and record the week's worship song with instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Arrange instruments in a circle
  2. Practice the song together
  3. Record a special video or audio of our music
  4. Watch/listen to our recording and celebrate!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just practice without recording

Challenge: Add simple choreography to the performance

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical worship and thank God for giving us music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of making music today?
  • How does making music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Moses and the Red Sea with exciting sounds and movements!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Music is a powerful way for young children to express worship and joy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging, not critical of musical performance
  • Focus on joy and participation, not perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional musical teaching strategies
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about performing or using instruments

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, participation, and enjoyment of music-making

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family music night using today's recording
  • Draw pictures of the instruments used in worship
  • Learn additional verses from Psalm 100 as a family

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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