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Reading and Playing

Picture Notation

Day 80of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and follow simple picture notation symbols

2

Play rhythm instruments while singing 'Jesus Loves the Little Children'

3

Demonstrate joy in musical expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 19:14

“But Jesus said, 'Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.'”

— Matthew 19:14 (WEB)

Connects to the song's message of Jesus's love for children and their importance in God's kingdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture notation cards
  • Small rhythm instruments (tambourine, shakers, bells)
  • Audio track of 'Jesus Loves the Little Children'
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and review previous day's picture notation work

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the picture symbols we drew yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce how to read picture notation while singing

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each picture symbol represents a different action or sound
  • Watch carefully and follow the symbols when they appear
  • Remember how Jesus loves each of you while we make music!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument would you like to play today?
  • How can we show love through music?
3Activity: Picture Notation Music Play (6 min)
hands-on

Follow picture notation cards while singing and playing instruments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an instrument
  2. Listen to the audio track
  3. Watch the picture notation cards
  4. Play and sing when your symbol appears
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer notation cards and slower tempo

Challenge: Add more complex notation symbols

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical exploration and praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of our music today?
  • How did playing instruments make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore high and low sounds with our voices and bodies

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Picture notation helps children connect visual symbols to musical actions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on enjoyment over perfect performance
  • Praise effort and participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Following multiple instructions simultaneously can be challenging for PK4 children

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to match symbols with actions, engagement with music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create additional picture notation cards
  • Record a family music video using picture notation
  • Explore BibleMouse Printables Library for additional music worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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