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Love and Sincerely

Writing Letters

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to write letter closings

2

Practice proper capitalization in letter endings

3

Understand the importance of signing a letter

📖 Scripture Connection

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

Just as we sign letters with love, we can do everything with love for Jesus

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter template
  • Colored markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and review previous letter writing lessons. Show examples of different letter closings.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good letter ending?
2Teaching (7 min)

Teach students different ways to end a letter: 'Love', 'Sincerely', 'Your Friend'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Always capitalize the first word
  • Use a comma after the closing
  • Sign your name clearly
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show kindness in our letter endings?
  • Who might you want to write a letter to?
3Activity: Closing Practice (6 min)
hands-on

Students create a practice letter with a special closing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture at the top of the paper
  2. Write a short message
  3. Practice a letter closing
  4. Sign your name
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace closing words

Challenge: Write a closing in cursive

4Closing (2 min)

Share one letter closing with a friend

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about letter closings?
  • Why is it important to be kind in our writing?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to write letters that show love and kindness. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will write a complete letter to someone special!

💎 Memory Verse

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Wave and repeat verse together

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning the social skill of formal communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity in letter writing
  • Help children understand the personal touch of a signature
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering to capitalize and use proper punctuation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent effort in writing letter parts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family letter writing night
  • Practice signing name in different styles
  • Make a personal stationery set

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