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Following Picture Music

Picture Notation

Day 77of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize simple picture notation symbols

2

Follow basic rhythm patterns using icon cards

3

Develop listening and coordination skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music can be a form of praise and expression, just like our rhythm activities today

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse picture notation cards
  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine or wooden spoon)
  • Colored markers
  • Large floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and review yesterday's lesson about pictures telling music stories

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

Introduce picture notation using BibleMouse rhythm cards

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each picture represents a different sound or movement
  • Hearts mean clap your hands
  • Stars mean tap your feet
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see how pictures can tell us how to make music?
  • What sounds do you hear when you look at these cards?
3Activity: Picture Music Follow-Along (6 min)
hands-on

Children follow rhythm patterns using BibleMouse picture notation cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out picture notation cards in a sequence
  2. Demonstrate how to follow the card sequence
  3. Let children take turns leading the rhythm
  4. Use tambourine or wooden spoon to accompany
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards with simpler patterns

Challenge: Create more complex rhythm sequences

4Closing (3 min)

Recap what we learned about picture music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did our picture cards tell us to do?
  • How can we use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a special song about Jesus loving all children

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Picture notation helps children understand rhythm before reading traditional music

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Join in the activity to model enthusiasm
🤔 Common Struggles:

Following multiple-step rhythmic patterns

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to follow 2-3 sequential rhythm instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create personal picture notation cards
  • Record a family rhythm video
  • Practice rhythm patterns during daily activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

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