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O Is for Obey and Octopus

Continuing the Alphabet Journey

Day 18of 180
Week 4of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize uppercase and lowercase letter O

2

Learn the short /o/ sound

3

Understand the importance of obedience

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 6:1

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

— Ephesians 6:1 (WEB)

Learning about obedience to parents and God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter O card
  • Orange construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Octopus template
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing alphabet song, focus on O sound. Show letter O card and make /o/ sound like in 'octopus'.

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

Discuss how O looks like a circle. Practice writing O in the air. Talk about obedience using the Bible verse.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • O is a round letter
  • O says /o/ like in 'octopus'
  • Obedience means listening and following instructions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of a time you obeyed your parents?
  • Why is it important to listen to instructions?
3Activity: Obedient Octopus O (6 min)
craft

Create an octopus craft that reinforces letter O

📝 Instructions:
  1. Color the octopus template
  2. Cut out the octopus
  3. Glue onto orange paper
  4. Write letter O around the octopus
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut pieces for student to assemble

Challenge: Draw own octopus and add details

4Closing (2 min)

Review O sound and shape. Practice memory verse together.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does O make?
  • Can you show me how O is written?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to listen and obey, just like you listened to God.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the letter P!

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 6:1

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

— Ephesians 6:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: Point to self, then make a listening gesture

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning letter recognition and sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice O sound at home
  • Encourage obedience with positive reinforcement
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between uppercase and lowercase O

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent recognition of O and attempt to make /o/ sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • O sound scavenger hunt around the house
  • Draw pictures of things starting with O
  • Practice writing O on a whiteboard

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