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New Words: 'Of', 'Had', 'But'

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Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read sight words 'of', 'had', and 'but'

2

Use sight words in simple sentences

3

Understand the meaning of these words in context

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Learning new words helps children grow in understanding, just as spiritual training helps them grow in faith

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in reading circle. Show excitement about learning new words. Explain that words help us understand stories about God's love.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember two words we learned last time?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce each sight word with a simple explanation and example sentence

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Of' shows a connection between things
  • 'Had' tells about something that happened in the past
  • 'But' shows a change or difference
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'of' sound like?
  • Can you use 'had' in a sentence about something you did?
3Activity: Sight Word Creation Station (5 min)
hands-on

Children create colorful flashcards with new words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut paper into card shapes
  2. Write each word in a different color
  3. Draw a small picture to help remember the word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps write words

Challenge: Write a short sentence using each word

4Closing (3 min)

Review the new words and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was our first new word today?
  • Can you use 'but' in a sentence?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new words and understand your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn even more exciting words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words with a finger while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sight words are crucial for early reading development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words during daily activities
  • Make learning fun and pressure-free
  • Use positive reinforcement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering the exact spelling of new words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to use new words in conversation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word hunt in a picture book
  • Play 'I Spy' with the new sight words
  • Make a simple word wall at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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