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Excellent Letter E

Uppercase Letters Begin

Day 15of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn to form uppercase E with four precise strokes

2

Recognize and write the letter E

3

Review previous uppercase letters learned this week

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 (WEB)

The letter E reminds us about being Encouraging and Excellent like Jesus

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation card for E
  • Crayons
  • Dry-erase board

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show letter E formation card. Sing a song about uppercase letters.

💭 Review Question: What letters did we learn this week?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate forming uppercase E with four straight strokes: down, across top, across middle, across bottom

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • E starts at the top and goes down
  • Three horizontal lines are all the same length
  • E is like a friendly ladder
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you name words that start with E?
  • What sound does E make?
3Activity: E is for Excellent (6 min)
hands-on

Children practice forming E on primary writing paper, tracing and then writing independently

📝 Instructions:
  1. Watch teacher demonstrate E formation
  2. Trace E on formation card
  3. Practice writing E on paper
  4. Color E with crayons
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace E with teacher guidance

Challenge: Write E without tracing lines

4Closing (2 min)

Review letter formation and say goodbye

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn today?
  • How do we make an uppercase E?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and grow today. Amen.

Coming up: Next week we'll learn more exciting letters!

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions mimicking kindness

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing fine motor skills and letter recognition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice letter formation at home
  • Use fun, positive encouragement
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty with pencil grip and consistent stroke direction

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent top-to-bottom and left-to-right writing progression

Extension Activities

  • E word scavenger hunt around the house
  • Play-doh letter E formation
  • Uppercase letter matching game

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