“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!