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Little Letter c

Lowercase Letters Begin

Day 36of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Correctly form the lowercase letter c

2

Recognize the shape of lowercase c

3

Practice drawing a small curve

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

God creates us with special abilities, just like learning to write letters

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Lowercase letter c card
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Playdough
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show the lowercase letter c card and talk about its curved shape.

💭 Review Question: What shape does letter c look like?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to draw lowercase c, starting at the top and making a small curve to the left.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • c is like a little smile
  • Start at the top and curve around
  • Keep the curve small and neat
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find things that start with c?
  • What sound does c make?
3Activity: Curved c Creations (5 min)
Hands-on Practice

Students will practice forming lowercase c using multiple methods

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace c on letter mat
  2. Form c with playdough
  3. Write c on primary writing paper
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn c letters

Challenge: Write c in different sizes

4Closing (3 min)

Review letter formation and practice

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does c look like?
  • Where do we start drawing c?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new things today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn another fun letter!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

— Psalm 119:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace the words while saying them slowly

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lowercase letter formation requires fine motor skill development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance when helping child form letters
  • Make practice fun and pressure-free
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty controlling pencil or remembering letter shape

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent curved motion when drawing c

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Find objects around house that start with c
  • Draw pictures of c words like cat or car
  • Play 'c sound' hunting game

Ready for Tomorrow?

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