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Phonics Skills Celebration

Review and Celebrate

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Review all phonics skills learned this year

2

Celebrate reading progress and achievements

3

Reflect on God's gift of language and communication

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:5

“Get wisdom, get understanding. Don't forget, and don't turn away from the words of my mouth.”

— Proverbs 4:5 (WEB)

Celebrate the wisdom of learning to read and understand words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Alphabet cards
  • Sound picture cards
  • Reward stickers
  • Celebration banner
  • Small treats or prizes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today is a special celebration of their reading journey. Hang the celebration banner and play soft, encouraging music.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite thing you learned about reading this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Review the phonics skills learned throughout the year: letter sounds, CVC words, digraphs, blends, and sight words.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look how much you've learned!
  • God gave us the amazing ability to read and understand words
  • Reading helps us learn about God and His love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was the hardest sound to learn?
  • What word are you most proud of reading?
3Activity: Phonics Skills Celebration Game (7 min)
game

Play a mixed review game where students collect cards for different phonics skills they've mastered

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread alphabet and sound cards on the floor
  2. Students take turns finding and explaining different phonics skills
  3. Collect stickers for each skill demonstrated
  4. Cheer and celebrate each student's achievements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help students identify sounds with picture clues

Challenge: Have students create short sentences using learned skills

4Closing (3 min)

Present each student with a 'Reading Champion' certificate

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes reading special?
  • How can reading help you learn about God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn to read and understand Your wonderful words. Amen.

Coming up: Next year, we'll continue to explore the joy of reading!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

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

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a light/lamp craft to remember how reading helps us understand God's word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates the phonics learning journey and reinforces the joy of reading

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Celebrate progress, not perfection
  • Encourage continued reading at home
  • Make reading a fun, positive experience
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel anxious about their reading progress

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in explaining sounds and reading simple words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a summer reading challenge
  • Make a photo book of reading memories
  • Practice reading simple Bible verses together

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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