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Little David's Song

David's Harp

Day 93of 180
Week 19of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the spiritual song 'Little David Play on Your Harp'

2

Understand how David used music to praise God

3

Practice simple rhythm and melody

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:23

“Whenever the evil spirit from God came on Saul, David would take the harp and play it. Then Saul would be refreshed and be better, and the evil spirit would depart from him.”

— 1 Samuel 16:23 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music can bring joy and comfort, connecting to our lesson about David's musical gifts

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Printable David Picture
  • Rubber bands
  • Simple instrument (optional)
  • Audio track from BibleMouse Song Collection
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about David playing the harp for King Saul

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what instrument David played?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the spiritual 'Little David Play on Your Harp'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David loved to make music for God
  • Music can help us praise and worship
  • Even young children can make beautiful sounds
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds can you make to praise God?
  • How does music make you feel happy?
3Activity: Little David's Harp Song (6 min)
singing

Learn and sing the spiritual with simple motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to BibleMouse audio track
  2. Sing along with gentle hand motions
  3. Pretend to play a harp while singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just listen and do hand motions

Challenge: Try to play a simple rhythm on a small instrument

4Closing (3 min)

Review the song and discuss how David used music to praise God

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who played the harp in our story?
  • How can we use music to make God happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how David used music to worship

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The spiritual 'Little David Play on Your Harp' is a traditional song that celebrates David's musical talents

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic and use lots of movement
  • Don't worry about perfect singing
  • Encourage child's natural musical exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to stay focused or remember all the words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of music, attempt to follow along, basic rhythm understanding

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Make a simple rubber band 'harp'
  • Draw a picture of David playing his harp
  • Listen to more biblical music from BibleMouse Song Collection

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