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Gentle Jesus

Soft C and Soft G

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with soft c and soft g sounds

2

Understand Jesus' gentle nature through reading

3

Practice reading fluency

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 11:29

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”

— Matthew 11:29 (WEB)

Jesus describes His gentle character, connecting to our soft sound learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soft c/g word cards
  • Decodable reader about Jesus
  • Colored pencils
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show picture of Jesus. Ask what they know about Jesus' kindness.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to be gentle?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how Jesus shows gentleness through His words and actions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus was kind to children
  • Jesus helped people who were hurt
  • Jesus speaks softly to our hearts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we be gentle like Jesus?
  • What makes someone gentle?
3Activity: Gentle Jesus Reading (8 min)
reading

Read decodable story focusing on soft c and g words about Jesus' kindness

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read story slowly
  2. Circle soft c and g words
  3. Draw a picture of Jesus being gentle
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher reads, students follow along

Challenge: Students read independently and explain soft sound words

4Closing (4 min)

Review soft c and g words from story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What soft c words did we hear?
  • What soft g words did we learn?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for being gentle and loving. Help us be kind like You.

Coming up: Next week we'll learn more about Jesus' love

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 11:29

“I am gentle and humble in heart.”

— Matthew 11:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Gentle motions while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Soft c/g sounds are introduced with a focus on Jesus' character

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle reading
  • Practice soft sound words at home
  • Discuss Jesus' kindness
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating soft and hard c/g sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to read soft sound words with confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Gentle Words' poster
  • Act out stories showing kindness
  • Make soft sound word cards at home

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