Making Marvelous Music with Your Preschoolers:A Scripture Lady Workshop

Thank you so much for attending my workshop, “Making Marvelous Music with Your Preschoolers.” I truly hope that the ideas that areshared will bless you and the children you minister to.

I LOVE to sing! I’ve been singing all my life and I am very blessed to have been able to write and produce several Bible song CD’s for the preschool through elementary ages. Since the Lord has opened up my ministry to include working with both children and adults with special needs, I have been learning how to share my music in even more effective ways to proclaim God’s wonderful love for all His children.

Ministering to preschoolersis such a blessing and being able to share my music with them is just an added bonus. Over the years I have learned 4 areas that are crucial to the success of a fun and respectful time of worship. They include the need for toe-tapping tunes, memorable moves, eye-catching props (when appropriate) and repetition.

Toe-Tapping Tunes

If my toe’s not tapping, then my students aren’t clapping! I grew up listening to all sorts of music. My mom loved music and so there was always an album playing on the turntable. (You remember those, don’t you?) She enjoyed everything from Sinatra to Earth, Wind and Fire. My dad loves country music and my favorite is Black Gospel. When I am writing a song, I want it to be lively and meaningful. Most of my music is Bible verse songs and includes all different genres. Preschoolerslove a good beat and I love knowing that they are learning God’s Word. Music seems to be a universal way to communicate and since our world is filled with so much great music, you really have no excuse not to include it in your time of ministry with your little ones. Even those students who may not appear to be connecting with the song you’ve chosen, are most likely enjoying the sounds and the beats. Singing and dancing to fun songs is often the highlight or our Bible lesson.

Memorable Moves

If my students are singing a song, then they are probably dancing. Therefore, including memorable moves to all the songs you choose for your Bible lessons is really quite essential. Moving to music can create an atmosphere of joy and praise that is essential to worshiping God. I encourage you to make the moves simple, however. Don’t be a perfectionist and expect your students to get all of the moves correct. Adding moves is more about providing an outlet of expression in worship to God and in community with their peers.

 

Eye-Catching Props

If you know me, you know that I love props. My garage is full of them! Using eye-catching props with your music can be a fun addition to your time of worship. I don’t use props with all my songs, but I pull some out when I believe the song warrants it. For example, I have some cool “Blues Brothers” type hats that I bring out for a couple of jazzy type songs my students enjoy. It’ makes them feel like they’re acting and getting a chance to be “cool.” A lot of times, I will bring out my cowboy hats for my country western type songs. They enjoy this as well. You don’t want the props to be a distraction to your worship time, but an addition. Pray for wisdom to know when and where to bring them out.

Repetition

Finally, preschoolerslove singing the same songs over and over! While this may make your vocal chords a little loopy, remember that repetition is a common way for little onesto learn. As they repeat the verses and moves over and over again, they have the potential of growing in their confidence and in their understanding of the truth or truths the song is teaching.

Worshiping with your preschoolers will be a joy when you take them time to incorporate these four areas. Remember to be prepared and to do your best in all you do for these precious people!

Below, you will find the links to each of the songs and activities that were shared during the workshop.

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Thank you again for coming to my workshop! May the Lord bless you as you minister to the children He has placed within your care!

Workshop Materials

Let’s Sing!

To access the desired song and/or video of each of the songs, just click on theappropriate title.

1. Interesting Instruments –I don’t know about you, but I love music! I love singing and I love hearing the playing of instruments. They usually go hand in hand.

A.”Children of God” – A Bible Verse song based 1 John 3:1

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B.”The Lord’s Prayer” – A Bible Verse song based on Matthew 6

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Click here for another fun article called “Instruments of Praise.”

2. Playful Props –If you know me, you know that I love props. My garage is full of them! Using eye-catching props with your music can be a fun addition to your time of worship.

A.”My Garden Needs” -A theme song about how God makes all things grow

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B.Lamp and Light – Psalm 119:105 & Proverbs 6:23 – Flashlight and Lampshade

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3. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…October, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter…

October:

Spiders and Pumpkins and Bats, Oh My! – Perfect for October!

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November:

Carmen’s Thanksgiving Menu – Sung by my “cousin” Carmen

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December:

A. What Can I Give to Baby Jesus? – A song about giving gifts to Jesus

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B.Which Christmas Song Am I Singing? – Learning traditional Christmas songs

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February:

He Loves Me – A song about God’s love and how He sings songs over us – Zephaniah 3:17

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Easter:

O Happy Day – A song about the events of Easter sung by “Scripture Granny”

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4. Bible Story Songs – It’s so important for our little ones to be introduced to God’s wonderful stories and presenting them as songs is a great way to share their truths.

A. Jonah and the Whale – A song about the story of Jonah

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B. Harry, the Gentle Donkey – A song about Palm Sunday

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C. Jesus Calms the Sea- A song about the amazing story of when Jesus told the sea to be still!

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5. Bible Verse Songs – In my opinion there’s no better way to memorize a Bible verse than with a song!

A.John 3:16 – The Hawaiian Version

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B. The First Corinthians 13 Song

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C.Living and Active – Hebrews 4:12

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6. Bible Topic Songs – Besides Bible verses, teaching a Bible topic with a song is a great way for your little ones to learn even more of God’s truths for their lives.

A. The Ten Commandments Song

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B.Scripture Granny Sings “The Good Shepherd” Song

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7. Bible Literacy Songs – I am a huge proponent of Bible literacy and it is never too earlyfor our children to be introduced to the major stories and characters of the Bible.

A.Moms in the Bible – A song that introduces about 6 moms in the Bible

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B.Go Tell – A song that introduces the 12 disciples

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8. Classic Hymns – What would our Christian heritage be like without all the wonderful hymns. Begin sharing them with your preschoolers now so that they too, will grow up being familiar with these great songs of faith.

A.He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

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B.Oh, How I Love Jesus!

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Why Make Music?

Melody makes light hearts.

Understanding of God’s Word can develop.

Singing to Jesus teaches your little ones to praise God.

Inspiration often comes from music.

Creative expression delights our Lord.

 

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