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Joshua and Jericho

Stopping and Starting

Day 98of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the basic story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho

2

Practice listening and following musical instructions

3

Develop an appreciation for God's miraculous power

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 6:20

“So the people shouted, and the priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.”

— Joshua 6:20 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power and the importance of following His instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks or cushions
  • Drums or rhythm sticks
  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about our recent music lessons about stopping and starting. Ask, 'Can you remember how we froze during our dance yesterday?'

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about listening to music last time?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll hear an amazing Bible story about listening carefully and following instructions!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave Joshua special instructions about conquering Jericho
  • The people had to march quietly around the city for six days
  • On the seventh day, they were to shout and blow trumpets
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think might happen if they didn't follow God's instructions?
  • Have you ever had to listen very carefully to someone?
3Activity: Jericho Walls Game (6 min)
interactive storytelling

Build a wall with blocks, then act out Joshua's story with music and movement

📝 Instructions:
  1. Build a 'wall' with blocks or cushions
  2. Walk quietly around the wall six times
  3. On the seventh time, shout and 'knock down' the wall
  4. Use rhythm sticks or drums to make music
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child walk around wall and knock it down

Challenge: Let child lead the activity and give instructions

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the story and how God helps us when we listen carefully

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened to the walls of Jericho?
  • How did Joshua and the people obey God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a fun song about Joshua's big day!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson connects musical concepts of stopping/starting with a biblical narrative

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic voice to maintain child's attention
  • Allow child to participate actively in storytelling
  • Praise listening and following instructions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during storytelling, understanding abstract concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, ability to follow simple instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a BibleMouse Joshua and Jericho coloring page
  • Practice marching to a rhythm
  • Discuss other Bible stories about listening to God

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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