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Curves and Circles

Letters Are Everywhere

Day 10of 180
Week 2of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Practice making circular and curved pre-writing strokes

2

Develop fine motor skills through playdough shaping

3

Recognize that God creates beautiful curves in nature

Psalm 139:14

I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

God creates beautiful curves and shapes in our bodies and world

📦 Materials Needed

  • Playdough
  • Circular cookie cutters
  • Lined paper
  • Primary pencils
  • Alphabet chart

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and sing first verse of alphabet song. Show examples of curves in nature like rainbows, circles, and round fruits.

💭 Review Question: What curved things have you seen today?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to make curved lines and circular shapes. Show how curves connect to making letters.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Curves are smooth, round lines
  • Many letters have curved parts
  • We can practice making beautiful curves
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What shapes look like circles?
  • Can you find curves in our classroom?
3Activity: Playdough Curves (7 min)
hands-on

Children will use playdough to create circular shapes and practice curved lines

📝 Instructions:
  1. Roll playdough into a ball
  2. Flatten ball into a circle
  3. Use finger to trace curved lines in playdough
  4. Try to make letter O with playdough
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use larger playdough pieces

Challenge: Try making multiple connected curves

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about curves and circles

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about curved lines today?
  • Can you show me a curved line?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for making us creative and helping us learn new things.

Coming up: Next week we'll continue exploring how letters work together!

Psalm 139:14

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace the verse in the air with curved motions

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing fine motor skills and understanding basic pre-writing techniques

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle playdough handling
  • Praise effort over perfect shape
  • Practice curved lines at home
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find curved lines challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to make basic circular motions and enjoy manipulating playdough

Extension Activities

  • Trace curves on sandpaper letters
  • Find curved objects on a nature walk
  • Draw curves on a chalkboard or whiteboard

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