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J Is for Jesus and Jump

More Letters, More Sounds

Day 14of 180
Week 3of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the letter J

2

Learn the /j/ sound

3

Practice writing the letter J

4

Understand Jesus' name is special

📖 Scripture Connection

John 1:14

“The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

— John 1:14 (WEB)

Jesus' name is special and powerful

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter J card
  • Magnetic letters
  • Dry-erase board
  • Jumping mat or floor space
  • Pencils
  • Tracing paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing alphabet song, focus on J. Show letter J card.

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

J makes the /j/ sound like in Jesus, jump, and joyful!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus starts with J
  • J looks like a hook or curved line
  • Practice making J sound
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of other J words?
  • Why is Jesus' name special?
3Activity: Jesus Jump Letter Formation (5 min)
hands-on

Practice writing J while jumping

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw large J in the air while jumping
  2. Trace J on paper
  3. Write J on dry-erase board
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace J with finger

Challenge: Write small and large Js

4Closing (3 min)

Review J sound and letter formation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does J make?
  • Can you name a word that starts with J?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us. Help us learn about your special name.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about K and God's Kingdom!

💎 Memory Verse

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Jump: Jump each time you say a word in the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Letter J introduces sound connection and Jesus' importance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage playful letter learning
  • Connect letter to meaningful words
  • Make learning fun and active
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating J from other curved letters

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to form J, recognize sound, show excitement about Jesus

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • J is for Jesus coloring page
  • Jump counting game
  • Jesus name tracing activity

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