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H Is for Heaven and Hat

More Letters, More Sounds

Day 12of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the letter H

2

Learn the /h/ sound

3

Connect letter to biblical concepts

📖 Scripture Connection

John 14:2

“In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.”

— John 14:2 (WEB)

Discussing heaven as our forever home with God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter H card
  • Magnetic letters
  • Picture sorting mat
  • Hat
  • Dry-erase board
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show children the letter H. Say 'H says /h/ like in hat and heaven!'

💭 Review Question: What sound does H make?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explore words starting with H, emphasizing sound and biblical connections

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • H makes /h/ sound
  • Heaven is God's special home
  • Hat protects our head like God protects us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What starts with H?
  • Have you heard about heaven?
3Activity: H Sound Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Find and sort H words and pictures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out picture cards
  2. Find pictures starting with /h/
  3. Place H pictures on sorting mat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps sort

Challenge: Child writes H words

4Closing (3 min)

Review H sound and words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does H make?
  • Can you name something that starts with H?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for being with us and preparing a heavenly home.

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

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:6

“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever.”

— Psalm 23:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions mimicking 'following' and 'home'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Introducing letter H with spiritual connections

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize /h/ sound playfully
  • Connect letter to positive spiritual concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing H sound from other sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child recognizing H and attempting /h/ sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • H is for Helping game
  • Draw pictures of things starting with H
  • Make H shape with body

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