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What I Learned Best

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Reflect on language arts learning from the year

2

Practice descriptive writing

3

Share personal growth in communication skills

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 a gift that helps and encourages others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Colorful crayons or markers
  • Portfolio folder from the year

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle with their portfolio folders. Explain that today we'll celebrate what we've learned about words and writing this year.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite thing we learned about words this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Talk about how God gives us words to communicate and share love. Look through some work samples together.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Words help us tell stories
  • Writing helps us share what we think
  • We can use words to encourage others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What new words did you learn this year?
  • What was hard about writing that got easier?
3Activity: My Favorite Language Arts Memories (7 min)
writing project

Children will draw and write about their favorite language arts moments from the year

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw a picture of something you learned
  3. Write or trace words about your picture
  4. Share with a friend
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps write words

Challenge: Write full sentences about learning

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate how much everyone has grown in using words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about words this year?
  • How can you use words to be kind?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to use words to love others. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make our own special dictionary of words we know!

Proverbs 16:24

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

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words and act out being sweet like honey

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarten language arts focuses on building confidence in communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Encourage creative expression
  • Help child see their growth
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about sharing their work

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about learning and willingness to share

Extension Activities

  • Create a memory book of the year's writing
  • Share work with family members
  • Make a poster about favorite words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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