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The Wise Man's Foundation

High Voice, Low Voice

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the difference between high and low sounds

2

Learn song motions for 'The Wise Man Built His House'

3

Understand basic concept of building on a strong foundation

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 7:24-25

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.”

— Matthew 7:24-25 (WEB)

Directly relates to lesson's theme of building on a strong foundation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks
  • WEB Bible
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • High/low picture cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about high and low sounds on instruments

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a high sound? A low sound?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce song about building on a strong foundation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Just like we build strong houses, Jesus wants us to build our life on His words
  • Some foundations are strong, some are weak
  • Listening and following God's words is like building on a rock
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a strong house?
  • Who helps us build strong lives?
3Activity: Wise Builder Song and Motion (6 min)
singing

Learn song with building motions, using high and low voices

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sing 'The Wise Man Built His House'
  2. Use high voice for 'wise man'
  3. Use low voice for 'rock'
  4. Act out building with hand motions
  5. Use blocks to demonstrate building
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on basic motions, simplified lyrics

Challenge: Add more complex building sequences

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and foundation concept

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about building?
  • Who helps us build strong lives?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create sound effects for wise and foolish builders

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn best through physical engagement and repetition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice to maintain engagement
  • Allow child to explore building and singing
  • Praise effort, not just perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus, complex hand motions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting motions, showing interest in song

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a house on a rock
  • Build multiple block structures to test stability
  • Practice song with family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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