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Miriam's Tambourine

Moses and Miriam's Song

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Miriam celebrated God's victory

2

Learn to play a simple rhythm on a tambourine

3

Develop joy in praising God through music

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 15:20-21

“Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dances.”

— Exodus 15:20-21 (WEB)

Direct biblical reference to Miriam's musical celebration after crossing the Red Sea

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tambourines or homemade jingle instruments
  • Blue fabric or blanket
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about God rescuing His people. Ask children to make a 'walking through water' motion.

💭 Review Question: What special thing did God do for Moses and the Israelites?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll learn about Miriam's special song and dance after God saved His people!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Miriam was a brave woman who loved God
  • She played a tambourine to thank God
  • Music can help us praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can we make to praise God?
  • How do you feel when you're happy?
3Activity: Miriam's Victory Dance (6 min)
hands-on

Create simple tambourines and dance to celebrate God's goodness

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread blue fabric to represent the Red Sea
  2. Give each child a tambourine or jingle instrument
  3. Play a simple rhythm while children dance
  4. Encourage free movement and joy
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-made tambourines from BibleMouse Resource Guide

Challenge: Create more complex rhythms, add singing

4Closing (3 min)

Gather children and review the lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who played the tambourine in our Bible story?
  • How can we praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn more about victory dances!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Miriam was a significant leader who celebrated God's miraculous deliverance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage free, joyful movement
  • Focus on celebration, not perfect technique
  • Use BibleMouse Song Collection for additional music resources
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might be shy about dancing or making noise

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous joy, attempt to follow rhythm

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create homemade tambourines using paper plates and bells
  • Draw pictures of Miriam's celebration in BibleMouse Printables Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

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