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Joy in the Lord

Vowel Teams OI and OY

Day 150of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Read words with 'oi' and 'oy' vowel teams

2

Understand the /oy/ sound in different word positions

3

Connect reading skills with biblical joy

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 28:7

“The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”

— Psalm 28:7 (WEB)

Exploring God's joy through reading

📦 Materials Needed

  • Vowel team cards
  • Decodable text about joy
  • Colored markers
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review oi and oy sounds. Show how they make the same /oy/ sound in different word positions.

💭 Review Question: Can you name a word with 'oi' or 'oy'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce decodable text about finding joy in God's love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Oi and oy make the same sound
  • Words like 'joy', 'coin', and 'boy'
  • God gives us true happiness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel joy?
  • How does God show love?
3Activity: Joy Word Hunt (7 min)
reading game

Find and circle oi/oy words in a short, joy-themed text

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the story
  2. Find words with 'oi' and 'oy'
  3. Circle the words with a colored marker
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps identify words

Challenge: Write own sentences with oi/oy words

4Closing (5 min)

Recap vowel team learning and God's joy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do oi and oy make?
  • Can you read a word with oi or oy?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us joy. Help us learn and grow in your love.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more reading adventures!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 28:7

“The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”

— Psalm 28:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out rejoicing while saying verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Vowel teams can be tricky. Practice and patience help children learn.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading words together
  • Use playful, positive reinforcement
  • Celebrate small reading victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up when to use oi vs oy

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in reading oi/oy words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a joy-themed word wall
  • Play matching games with oi/oy words
  • Draw pictures of things that bring joy

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