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Things Around Us

Nouns: Naming Words

Day 75of 180
Week 15of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify nouns as naming words for things

2

Create a picture dictionary of common object nouns

3

Recognize that God created all things

Genesis 1:31

God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. Evening came and morning came, the sixth day.

Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

God created all things and called them good, including the objects we'll learn about today

📦 Materials Needed

  • Primary paper
  • Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Magazines
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Blank notebook

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and ask them to look around the room and name things they see. Explain that these are nouns - naming words for objects God created.

💭 Review Question: What are some things you see around you right now?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how things have names. Point to objects and say their names clearly. Show how nouns help us communicate about the world God made.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Nouns are words that name things
  • Everything around us has a name
  • God gave us the ability to name and understand objects
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things in your bedroom?
  • Can you name five things in this room?
  • How do names help us understand the world?
3Activity: My Thing Noun Dictionary (7 min)
hands-on project

Create a picture dictionary of object nouns by cutting and pasting pictures from magazines

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold blank notebook into pages
  2. Cut out pictures of things from magazines
  3. Glue pictures on pages
  4. Write the noun name under each picture
  5. Decorate and share your dictionary
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child cut and paste pictures

Challenge: Write a simple sentence with each noun

4Closing (3 min)

Review the nouns we learned today and thank God for creating so many wonderful things

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a noun?
  • Can you show me a noun in your dictionary?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for creating all these wonderful things. Help us learn their names and appreciate Your creation.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how nouns help us talk about the world!

Proverbs 3:19

By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth; by understanding, he established the heavens.

Proverbs 3:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace the words while saying them slowly

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning to identify and name objects as nouns

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Make learning fun and interactive
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing nouns from other words, fine motor skills for cutting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to name objects and understand they are nouns

Extension Activities

  • Noun scavenger hunt around the house
  • Take photos of things and create a digital noun dictionary
  • Play 'I Spy' focusing on naming nouns

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