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Leaning Letter L

Uppercase Letters Begin

Day 12of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to form uppercase letter L correctly

2

Recognize the sound and shape of the letter L

3

Identify words that begin with L

📖 Scripture Connection

John 15:5

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.”

— John 15:5 (WEB)

Just like the letter L stands tall and strong, Jesus helps us stand strong in His love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation card for L
  • Crayons
  • Dry-erase board
  • Whiteboard marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show the letter formation card for L. Talk about how L is like a strong tower standing tall.

💭 Review Question: Can you point to something in the room that starts with L?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to form the uppercase L: start at the top, draw a straight line down, then add a horizontal line at the bottom.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • L is a strong letter that stands tall like a lighthouse
  • L makes the sound 'lll' like in 'love' and 'learn'
  • Words that start with L: Lord, Love, Light
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of that start with L?
  • Can you draw something that looks like an L?
3Activity: L is for Love Letters (6 min)
hands-on practice

Students practice writing uppercase L on primary writing paper, tracing and then writing independently

📝 Instructions:
  1. Follow the letter formation guide on the card
  2. Start at the top and draw a straight line down
  3. Add a horizontal line at the bottom
  4. Color your L with a special crayon
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn L shapes with finger

Challenge: Write L in different sizes and styles

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about the letter L today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does L make?
  • How do we draw an L?
  • What words start with L?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Help us to love learning about letters you've given us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the letter T!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 86:5

“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all who call on you.”

— Psalm 86:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: L is for Love: Trace the word LOVE while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarten letter formation focuses on proper stroke direction and consistent sizing

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use consistent language about letter formation
  • Encourage patience and praise effort
  • Practice forms muscle memory
🤔 Common Struggles:

Reversing letters or inconsistent sizing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident letter formation and interest in letter sounds

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • L letter hunt around the house
  • Make an L collage with magazine cutouts
  • Play 'I Spy' with L words

Ready for Tomorrow?

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