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Victory Dance

Moses and Miriam's Song

Day 75of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how music can celebrate God's goodness

2

Learn simple dance movements inspired by Miriam's celebration

3

Experience 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 example of celebrating God's deliverance through music and dance

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about Miriam's tambourine and explain today's celebration dance

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how Miriam celebrated God's amazing rescue?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how music can be a way to thank and praise God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we celebrate His goodness
  • Music helps us express joy
  • Dancing can be a form of worship
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel happy about God?
  • How can we show God we're thankful?
3Activity: Victory Celebration Dance (6 min)
movement

Create a simple dance mimicking Miriam's celebration after crossing the Red Sea

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread blue fabric on floor to represent the sea
  2. Give each child a tambourine or jingle bells
  3. Demonstrate simple dance steps
  4. Sing a simple praise song while dancing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk in a circle while shaking tambourines

Challenge: Create individual dance movements to express praise

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson and celebrate God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about praising God?
  • How can we show joy in God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how pictures can tell musical stories

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Celebration is a biblical form of worship, teaching children to express joy in God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage free movement
  • Focus on joy, not perfect dance steps
  • Participate alongside your child
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about dancing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Spontaneous joy and engagement with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Miriam dancing
  • Practice singing a simple praise song at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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