using music in your class

“Using Music in Your Class”

Think of your favorite song…

What about that song makes it your favorite?

What Scripture Says

“I will sing to the LORD, I will sing; I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel.”

- Judges 5:3

What Scripture Says

“They ministered with music before the tabernacle.”

- Chronicles 6:32

What Scripture Says

“Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.”

-Psalms 33:2

What Scripture Says

“It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name,

O Most High.”

- Psalms 92:1

What Scripture Says

“My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all

my soul.”

- Psalms 108:1

People & Music

- Why do you listen to music?

- Why do kids listen to music?

Functions of Music

- Sets the mood- “expectation”

- Provides continuity- Learning method

Why Use Music in Your Class?

• Sets the tone for your entire class (calms or accelerates)

• Provides a great method of implementing the senses in learning

• Offers variety to your class• Can influence kids in ways

other stimuli can’t

When to Use Music

- At the beginning of your class

- Activity time- Story time (audio stories!)- Scripture Memory- As a reward- To trigger special class times

But I Can’t Sing!

- Cassette Tapes- Split-track CD’s- Contemporary Christian stuff

Where to Get Good Music

- Christian Book Store- Christian Radio (88.5 & 89.5)- Internet

- www.ChristianMusic.com- www.OneWayStreet.com- www.nilssonmedia.org- www.JimWideman.com

Wrap-up

• Music has some wonderful benefits to your class

• You do not need to be a musician to use music in your class

• Just try it!