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Let My People Go

Moses and Miriam's Song

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn basic call-and-response singing technique

2

Practice taking musical turns with classmates

3

Develop listening and musical interaction skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 15:1-2

“Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to Yahweh, and said, 'I will sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously. The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.'”

— Exodus 15:1-2 (WEB)

Celebrates God's deliverance and musical expression of praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tambourines or jingle bells
  • Blue fabric (representing Red Sea)
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Rhythm cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's 'Pharaoh Pharaoh Song' and ask children to remember the main actions

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

Introduce call-and-response singing technique using Moses and Miriam's victory song

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When Moses and the Israelites were freed, they sang a special song to God
  • In call-and-response, one group sings, then another group answers
  • We'll practice taking musical turns just like they did
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the Israelites felt when God helped them escape?
  • What sounds might they have made when they were happy?
3Activity: Let My People Go Call-and-Response (6 min)
singing

Practice musical turns with simple song phrases

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into two groups
  2. One group sings 'Let my people go!'
  3. Other group responds 'God says GO!'
  4. Use tambourines or jingle bells to accompany
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use hand motions if singing is challenging

Challenge: Add more complex rhythm patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the musical game and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was our special singing game today?
  • How did the Israelites feel when they were free?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Miriam's tambourine and celebration dance

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Call-and-response is an ancient musical technique used in worship and storytelling

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm and movement
  • Don't worry about perfect singing - focus on participation
  • Encourage children to listen and take turns
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may have difficulty waiting their turn

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, listening skills, and joy in musical interaction

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple dance to accompany the song
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for song lyric coloring pages

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