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New Words: 'There', 'Were', 'Up'

Final Sight Words Push

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read sight words 'there', 'were', and 'up'

2

Use sight words in simple sentences

3

Develop reading fluency

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:16

“Your eyes saw my unformed body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, before one of them came to be.”

— Psalm 139:16 (WEB)

Demonstrates use of today's sight words in a meaningful context

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • White board and marker
  • Bible
  • Picture cards
  • Small paper squares
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in reading circle. Explain we're learning three new special words today: 'there', 'were', and 'up'.

💭 Review Question: Can you point to something and say 'there'?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce each word with visual examples and context

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'There' shows where something is located
  • 'Were' talks about things that happened in the past
  • 'Up' describes direction or movement
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where might you see something?
  • What were you doing yesterday?
  • Can you point up?
3Activity: Sight Word Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Hide word cards around room for children to find and read

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hide sight word cards in visible spots
  2. Have children search for cards
  3. Read each word when found
  4. Place words on word wall
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Limit to 2-3 card locations

Challenge: Make hiding spots more difficult

4Closing (3 min)

Review words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was our first word?
  • Can you use 'were' in a sentence?
  • Show me 'up' with your hand!
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new words today. Amen.

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

💎 Memory Verse

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)

🎯 Activity: Use hand motions to act out 'train up'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sight words are common words children should recognize instantly

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words during daily activities
  • Use playful, low-pressure methods
  • Celebrate small victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up similar-looking words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confident recognition of new sight words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a personal word book
  • Play 'I Spy' with sight words
  • Make sight word collage

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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