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Spelling Bee Fun

Review and Celebrate

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Review high-frequency and CVC spelling words

2

Practice listening and spelling skills

3

Develop confidence in word recognition

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:20-22

“My son, attend to my words. Listen to my sayings. Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the center of your heart.”

— Proverbs 4:20-22 (WEB)

Learning words is important, just like listening to God's words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colorful word cards
  • Small prize or sticker
  • Whiteboard
  • Dry erase markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll play a fun spelling game to celebrate all the words we've learned this year.

💭 Review Question: What makes spelling fun for you?
2Teaching (5 min)

Review spelling rules and strategies learned throughout the year

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sound out words slowly
  • Use letter sounds we know
  • Look for word patterns
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words have been hardest to spell?
  • What tricks have you learned to help you spell?
3Activity: Kindness Spelling Bee (7 min)
game

Play a gentle, encouraging spelling bee where students support each other

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide class into two teams
  2. Show a word card
  3. One student tries to spell the word
  4. Team can help if needed
  5. Earn points for correct spellings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Allow team help for every word

Challenge: Add more complex words for advanced students

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate everyone's spelling progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new words did you learn this year?
  • How can spelling help us read better?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow in reading and spelling.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll share our favorite writing from the year!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 4:20

“My son, attend to my words.”

— Proverbs 4:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: Point to ears while saying 'attend to my words'

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

End-of-year spelling review to celebrate learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage without pressure
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Make spelling feel like a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel nervous about spelling in front of others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in attempting to spell, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a spelling memory book
  • Play spelling games at home
  • Make flashcards of favorite words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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