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Little Letter e

More Lowercase Letters

Day 44of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to form lowercase letter 'e'

2

Practice writing 'e' in simple words

3

Recognize 'e' in reading materials

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)

Just as we carefully form letters to communicate clearly, God wants us to use words that help and encourage others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation guide
  • Colored crayons
  • White board and marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show how lowercase 'e' looks. Demonstrate proper formation on whiteboard.

💭 Review Question: Can you find the letter 'e' in something around you?
2Teaching (7 min)

Teach 'e' formation: start at the midline, curve left, then make a horizontal line to the right

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Start at midline
  • Make a small curved circle
  • Draw a short horizontal line
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words start with 'e'?
  • Can you think of something that begins with 'e'?
3Activity: Elephant 'e' Tracing (6 min)
hands-on practice

Children trace 'e' to create an elephant outline

📝 Instructions:
  1. Provide 'e' formation worksheet
  2. Trace 'e' repeatedly to form elephant shape
  3. Color the elephant
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn 'e' letters

Challenge: Write 'e' words like 'egg' and 'ear'

4Closing (2 min)

Review letter formation and practice

📝 Review Questions:
  • What shape makes the letter 'e'?
  • Can you show me how to write an 'e'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn to write clearly and speak kindly.

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

💎 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 the words while saying them softly

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lowercase letter formation requires fine motor skill development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use verbal cues for letter formation
  • Provide lots of positive encouragement
  • Practice makes perfect
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty maintaining consistent letter size and shape

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Proper pencil grip and consistent midline starting point

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create 'e' words matching game
  • Find 'e' in magazines and circle them
  • Make an 'e' collage

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