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Writing the Message

Writing Letters

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to write a simple letter message

2

Practice sharing information in writing

3

Develop basic sentence composition skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Words can be kind and bring joy to others when we write thoughtfully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Letter template
  • Sample friendly letter
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show a sample friendly letter. Explain that today we'll learn how to write the message part of a letter.

💭 Review Question: What parts of a letter have we learned about so far?
2Teaching (7 min)

A letter message tells a story or shares news with someone. We want to write clearly and kindly.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use complete sentences
  • Tell something interesting
  • Be kind and encouraging
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you want to tell a friend in a letter?
  • How can your words make someone happy?
3Activity: Letter Message Practice (6 min)
hands-on

Students will practice writing a short message on their letter template

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture of something you want to share
  2. Write 2-3 sentences about your picture
  3. Use your best kindergarten writing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw and dictate message to teacher

Challenge: Write 4-5 sentences independently

4Closing (2 min)

Share one kind message from your letter

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a good letter message?
  • Why is it important to be kind in our writing?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us use our words to encourage others and show Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about letter closings!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Honeycomb Word Sweet: Write kind words on paper honeycomb shapes

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic letter writing skills and communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on effort, not perfect spelling
  • Help child sound out words
🤔 Common Struggles:

Forming complete sentences and staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to share a simple thought in writing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Mail a real letter to a grandparent or friend
  • Create a family letter writing time
  • Practice reading letters together

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