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Little Letter s: Sunny Shapes

More Lowercase Letters

Day 43of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to form lowercase 's' correctly

2

Recognize 's' in simple words

3

Practice writing 's' with proper size and shape

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

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

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Just like the shape of 's' curves smoothly, kind words can be smooth and sweet

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation guide
  • Coloring sheet with 's' words
  • Sandpaper letter 's'
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show large 's' letter card. Demonstrate how 's' looks like a slithering snake.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of words that start with 's'?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate proper 's' formation: start at the top, curve down and around, then finish with a small tail.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Start at the top of the line
  • Curve down like a snake
  • Make the 's' not too big or small
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sound does 's' make?
  • Can you find 's' in 'sun'?
3Activity: Sunny 's' Practice (6 min)
hands-on

Children trace and write 's' on primary paper, then color a sun with 's' words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Follow teacher's demonstration
  2. Trace 's' on guide paper
  3. Write 's' independently
  4. Color sun worksheet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use dotted line 's' to trace

Challenge: Write 's' words like 'sun' and 'see'

4Closing (2 min)

Review 's' formation and sound

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shape is 's'?
  • Can you make an 's' with your body?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn and grow today.

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

💎 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: Trace 's' while saying each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lowercase letter formation is crucial for early writing skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use multi-sensory approaches
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Practice in short, fun sessions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Reversing letters or inconsistent sizing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent curve and placement of 's'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Find 's' words in a magazine
  • Play 'I Spy' with 's' words
  • Make an 's' collage

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