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M Is for Moses and Moon

Continuing the Alphabet Journey

Day 16of 180
Week 4of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and identify the letter M

2

Learn the /m/ sound

3

Connect letter learning to biblical story

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 2:2

“The woman conceived, and bore a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months.”

— Exodus 2:2 (WEB)

Moses' story shows God's protection and care

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter M card
  • Sensory tray with sand/salt
  • Moses picture/coloring page
  • Pencils or tracing sticks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing alphabet song, highlight letter M

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

Introduce Moses' story, show how his name starts with M

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Moses was a special baby God protected
  • God had a big plan for Moses
  • M makes the /m/ sound like 'mmm'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of other M words?
  • What do you know about Moses?
3Activity: Tracing M in Sensory Tray (6 min)
hands-on

Practice forming letter M in sand/salt tray

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show proper M formation
  2. Demonstrate tracing in tray
  3. Let children practice tracing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace with finger

Challenge: Write M with pencil on worksheet

4Closing (2 min)

Review M sound and Moses story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What letter did we learn today?
  • What sound does M make?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us about letters and your amazing stories.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about letter N and Noah!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 86:12

“I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart. I will glorify your name forever.”

— Psalm 86:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing verse to a simple tune

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Introducing letter recognition and biblical connections

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice M sound at home
  • Look for M words together
  • Encourage gentle letter tracing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating letter shapes and sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize M and make /m/ sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • M is for Moon coloring page
  • Find M objects around house
  • Make M sound with mouth exaggerated

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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