Teach Them Jesus with Music
Sing the story, and make a joyful noise.
The Bible is full of music: shepherd songs, temple choirs, a harp that calmed a king and a new song in heaven. Kids already love to sing, clap and make noise. In these lessons they learn a brand-new song for each story, set to a tune they already know, play a rhythm card, build an instrument from everyday things and take home a song card to sing with their family. Every lesson is still a full Teach Them Jesus lesson, with a Teacher Guide, four age versions and printables, and every story still points to Jesus.
How every lesson works
Sing the story
Every lesson has an original song, set to a tune kids already know, with motions for little ones.
Feel the rhythm
A rhythm card turns the memory verse into claps, stomps, snaps and shakes.
Make an instrument
Kids build a shaker, a harp, a water-glass xylophone or a tambourine from everyday things.
Sing it at home
A take-home song card gives families the words, the rhythm and the instrument to make together.
Free printable
Free printable: The Shepherd Song
Psalm 23 in brief, the memory verse, questions to talk about, an original Shepherd Song to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," a clap-and-stomp rhythm card and step-by-step instructions for a cup shaker. Print it for class or try it at home.
Lessons in this collection 4 lessons
With MusicKindness in a Song: David Plays the Harp for Saul1 Samuel 16:13-23; 1 Samuel 18:10-11; Ephesians 4:32King Saul was troubled and upset inside. God had chosen young David to be the next king, and God sent David to play the harp for Saul and help him feel better. David used God's gift to be kind, even to the king he would replace. God is kind to us, so we can be kind to others.Old TestamentKindness
With MusicOne Voice: The Temple Choir and the Glory Cloud2 Chronicles 5:1-14; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3; 1 Kings 8:10-11; John 1:14When King Solomon's temple was finished, 120 trumpeters and a huge choir praised God together "with one voice," singing, "He is good; His love endures forever." Then God's glory filled the temple like a cloud. God loves to be with His people, and we worship Him together because He is good.Old TestamentWorshipWith MusicThe LORD Is My Shepherd: David’s Shepherd SongPsalm 23:1-6; 1 Samuel 16:11; 1 Samuel 17:34-37; John 10:11-15David was a shepherd who wrote songs to God. In Psalm 23 he sang that the LORD is his Shepherd, who leads him, takes care of him and stays with him even in the darkest valley. Because God is our good Shepherd, we can trust Him and not be afraid.Old TestamentTrust
With MusicWorthy Is the Lamb: A New Song in HeavenRevelation 5:1-14; Revelation 7:9-10; Psalm 96:1God showed John a vision of heaven. No one was worthy to open God's scroll, until Jesus, the Lamb who died and rose, stepped forward. Then all of heaven sang a new song, and people from every nation praised Him. Because Jesus won, we can sing with joy too!New TestamentJoy More lessons are on the way.
What you’ll need
Everyday things from around the house or a dollar store: paper cups and plates, dry beans, rubber bands, small boxes, glasses or jars, water, tape and ribbon. Each lesson's Music Guide lists exactly what to gather. No musical training needed; if you can sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," you can teach these lessons.
Every lesson includes
- A Teacher Guide with a 45-minute class plan
- Preschool (ages 3–5), K–2nd, 3rd–4th and 5th–6th grade
- Printable activity sheets and a take-home page
- A Christ Connection: how the story points to Jesus
Included in every membership
Every “Teach Them Jesus with…” collection comes with your membership, along with the full library of Bible lessons.
Questions
Do I need to be musical to teach these lessons?
No. Every song uses a tune almost everyone already knows, like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" or "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," and the rhythm cards show exactly what to clap and stomp. If you can sing along at church, you can lead these lessons.
Are the songs copyrighted worship songs?
No. Every song is our own original words, written for the Bible story and set to traditional tunes that are free for anyone to use. Each lesson also suggests a few familiar worship songs by title that you can add if you like.
What supplies do I need?
Cheap, common things like paper cups and plates, dry beans, rubber bands, small boxes and drinking glasses. Each lesson's Music Guide and Teacher Guide list exactly what to gather.
Is this a separate curriculum?
No. Every music lesson is a full Teach Them Jesus lesson with a Teacher Guide, Preschool, K–2nd, 3rd–4th and 5th–6th versions, and printable activity sheets. Music is woven through the hook, the story, the activities and the take-home.
Is it included in my membership?
Yes. Every "Teach Them Jesus with…" collection is included in every membership at no extra cost. On the monthly plan, each lesson you download counts toward your monthly downloads.
Will it get loud?
A little, and that's part of the fun! Each lesson has quiet moments too, and every rhythm card includes a rest. Psalm 98:4 says, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth."