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Naming Special People

Nouns: Naming Words

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that names of specific people are special nouns

2

Learn that proper nouns start with capital letters

3

Practice writing names with correct capitalization

Genesis 2:19

Out of the ground Yahweh God formed every animal of the field, and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.

Genesis 2:19 (WEB)

God gave Adam the special job of naming things, showing how important names are

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Family photo or picture
  • Name cards

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show a family photo. Talk about how everyone has a special name that starts with a big letter.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me your full name?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain that proper nouns are special names of specific people, and they always start with a capital letter.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Names are gifts from God
  • Every person's name is special
  • Capital letters show how important names are
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who gave you your name?
  • What does your name mean?
  • How does God know your name?
3Activity: Name Writing Adventure (6 min)
writing practice

Children practice writing their full name, focusing on capital first letters

📝 Instructions:
  1. Write your first name
  2. Write your last name
  3. Make sure the first letter is big!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace name with dotted lines

Challenge: Write names of family members

4Closing (2 min)

Celebrate how God knows each child's name

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a proper noun special?
  • What letter do names start with?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us special names. We know You love each of us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about places we know!

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)

🎯 Activity: Name Game: Children say their name and one thing they love about how God made them

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning the difference between common and proper nouns

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise
  • Be patient with letter formation
  • Connect naming to God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering to capitalize first letters

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct capitalization of names

Extension Activities

  • Create a family name poster
  • Play 'Name Detective' game
  • Draw a picture of themselves with their name

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