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Amazing Letter A

More Uppercase Letters

Day 17of 180
Week 4of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Correctly form uppercase letter A

2

Recognize uppercase A in words

3

Understand how letters form words that tell God's story

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

Shows how words can communicate important truths about trusting God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Alphabet chart
  • Letter A tracing sheet
  • Stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show large letter A. Ask what sound A makes and words that start with A.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of something amazing God created that starts with A?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to draw uppercase A using diagonal and horizontal strokes

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • A looks like a pointy mountain
  • Start at top, go down diagonally on both sides
  • Connect lines in middle with a horizontal line
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words do you know that start with A?
  • How can we use letters to tell stories?
3Activity: A is for Amazing Grace Tracing (5 min)
hands-on

Students trace A and write simple words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Demonstrate letter formation on large paper
  2. Give each student tracing sheet
  3. Guide students to trace uppercase A
  4. Practice writing 'A' and 'a'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide dotted line guidance for A

Challenge: Write simple A words like 'at' or 'an'

4Closing (3 min)

Review letter formation and celebrate student efforts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does A make?
  • How do we draw an uppercase A?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us how to write and learn. Help us use our words to praise you.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the mighty letter M!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 86:12

“I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify your name forever.”

— Psalm 86:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing verse to simple melody

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning letter formation and phonetic sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice letter formation at home
  • Encourage positive attitude toward learning
  • Make practice fun and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Diagonal lines can be challenging for fine motor skills

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Proper pencil grip, basic letter shape recognition

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • A scavenger hunt for items starting with A
  • Create an 'A' collage with magazine cutouts
  • Play 'I Spy' with A words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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