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Words I Can Write

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Day 173of 180
Week 35of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create a personal dictionary of known words

2

Recognize and celebrate spelling progress

3

Practice organizing words alphabetically

📖 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 are a special gift from God that help us communicate and share love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blank notebook or stapled paper
  • Colorful markers
  • Pencils
  • Alphabet chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and discuss how they've learned many words this year. Show excitement about their learning journey.

💭 Review Question: What new words have you learned this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how we can create a special book of words we know how to spell

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Each letter of alphabet gets its own page
  • Write words you know on each letter page
  • Decorate your word dictionary
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some words you know how to spell?
  • How does learning new words make you feel?
3Activity: My First Word Dictionary (8 min)
Hands-on Project

Create a personal dictionary celebrating spelling skills

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold blank pages into alphabet sections
  2. Write one letter at top of each page
  3. Find and write words you know under each letter
  4. Draw a picture next to each word
  5. Decorate pages with colorful markers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child write 2-3 words per letter

Challenge: Challenge to find 5-6 words per letter

4Closing (2 min)

Share and celebrate personal word dictionaries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite word to write?
  • How many words did you learn this year?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow with words. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read our own writing out loud!

💎 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: Whisper the verse like sweet honey dripping

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing foundational spelling and writing skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on effort, not perfection
  • Help child feel proud of their learning
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel frustrated if spelling isn't perfect

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about writing, willingness to try new words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read personal dictionary to family
  • Add new words throughout summer
  • Create a special cover for word dictionary

Ready for Tomorrow?

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