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Little Letter l - Learning God's Love

Tall and Small Lowercase Letters

Day 47of 180
Week 10of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Form lowercase letter l correctly

2

Understand l's tall line shape

3

Practice writing words with l

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:15

“But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, abundant in loving kindness and truth.”

— Psalm 86:15 (WEB)

The tall letter l reminds us of God's love, which stands tall and strong

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Letter formation guide
  • Playdough
  • Whiteboard marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Circle time: Show how lowercase l is a tall, straight line. Discuss how l can stand for 'love' and 'learn'.

💭 Review Question: Can you point to something tall in our room?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate correct l formation: start at the top, draw straight down, touch the bottom line

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • l is a tall letter that reaches high
  • Start at the top of the line
  • Draw straight down
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What other words start with l?
  • How is l different from other letters?
3Activity: Love and Learn Letter l (7 min)
hands-on

Practice forming l using multiple sensory methods

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace l in playdough
  2. Write l on primary paper
  3. Draw l in the air with finger
  4. Practice writing 'love', 'learn', 'light'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn l shapes

Challenge: Write l words independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review l formation and talk about God's love being tall and strong

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does l look like?
  • Can you show me how to write l?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us to learn and love, just like this tall letter l.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another tall letter that loves to help!

💎 Memory Verse

1 John 4:16

“God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.”

— 1 John 4:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Love Ladder - act out verse while tracing l

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lowercase l can be tricky for young writers to form correctly

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use verbal cues like 'start at the top'
  • Practice on lined paper
  • Be patient and encouraging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing l with uppercase I or lowercase i

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent top-to-bottom line formation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • l is for Love scavenger hunt
  • Create an l collage with magazine cutouts
  • Practice writing l in sand or shaving cream

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