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Learning 'This', 'That', 'They'

More Sight Words

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read sight words 'this', 'that', 'they'

2

Use sight words in simple sentences

3

Understand how these words help us communicate

📖 Scripture Connection

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)

God loves all people - 'this' and 'that' help us describe His amazing love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • White board
  • Dry erase markers
  • Picture cards
  • Colored paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce new sight words with excited energy. Show flashcards for 'this', 'that', 'they'.

💭 Review Question: Can you point to something and say what it is?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain how 'this', 'that', and 'they' help us talk about things around us. Use examples like 'This is my Bible' or 'They are God's children'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'This' points to something close
  • 'That' points to something farther away
  • 'They' talks about more than one thing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things can you point to right now?
  • How many things can 'they' describe?
3Activity: Sight Word Treasure Hunt (6 min)
hands-on

Students find and describe objects using new sight words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hide picture cards around room
  2. Students find cards
  3. Use 'this', 'that', 'they' to describe what they found
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help students with first examples

Challenge: Create more complex sentences

4Closing (2 min)

Review words learned and celebrate finding new words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'this' mean?
  • Can you use 'they' in a sentence?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn new words to understand Your world better.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more special words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trust Hop - hop when saying 'Trust', stand still for 'Yahweh'

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sight words help children read without stopping to sound out each word

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words during daily activities
  • Make learning fun and low-pressure
  • Celebrate small victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering which word means what

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to use new words in conversation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a sight word poster
  • Play I-Spy using new words
  • Make a simple book using 'this', 'that', 'they'

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