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Terrific Letter T

Uppercase Letters Begin

Day 13of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Correctly form uppercase letter T

2

Recognize words that start with T

3

Understand T can represent words about God's truth

📖 Scripture Connection

John 14:6

“Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'”

— John 14:6 (WEB)

T is for Truth, which Jesus calls Himself

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation card for T
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show children letter formation card for T. Demonstrate how to draw a 'tall T' - horizontal line first, then vertical line down the center.

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

Explain how to form uppercase T with smooth, controlled movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • T stands tall like a cross
  • T is the first letter in 'Truth'
  • Jesus calls Himself the Truth
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of that start with T?
  • Why is truth important?
3Activity: T Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Children practice tracing and writing T while finding T words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace T on formation card
  2. Write T on primary paper
  3. Circle T words in a picture search
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn T shapes

Challenge: Write T without tracing lines

4Closing (3 min)

Review T formation and words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does T make?
  • Can you show me how to draw a T?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for being our Truth. Help us learn and grow today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special letter!

💎 Memory Verse

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

— John 14:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Truth Train: Children stand in line and pass the phrase, each saying one word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Uppercase letter formation requires fine motor skill development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance with pencil grip
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Practice patience
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty controlling pencil or understanding stroke order

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent top-to-bottom and left-to-right movement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • T word collage
  • Find T objects around the house
  • Draw pictures of things starting with T

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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