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S Is for Savior and Sun

Finishing the Alphabet

Day 21of 180
Week 5of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the letter S

2

Learn the /s/ sound

3

Understand Jesus as the Savior

📖 Scripture Connection

John 8:12

“Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'”

— John 8:12 (WEB)

Jesus is the light, like the sun shines bright

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large letter S card
  • Sun-shaped cutout
  • Picture cards with S words
  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing alphabet song, highlight letter S

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

Introduce letter S and its sound, connect to Savior and sun

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • S says /s/ like in sun and Savior
  • Jesus is the light of the world
  • Words that start with S
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of something that starts with S?
  • How does Jesus shine like the sun?
3Activity: Sunny S Collage (5 min)
hands-on

Create a collage of S words and pictures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big letter S
  2. Cut out pictures starting with S
  3. Glue pictures around the S
  4. Decorate with sun rays
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-cut pictures

Challenge: Write S words independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review S sound and words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does S make?
  • Who is our Savior?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for being our light and Savior.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the letter T!

💎 Memory Verse

John 8:12

“I am the light of the world, says Jesus.”

— John 8:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a sun puppet to help remember the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Letter S introduces sound recognition and biblical connections

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize the /s/ sound
  • Use lots of praise and encouragement
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing S sound from other similar sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify S words and sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • S scavenger hunt around the house
  • Make S-shaped snacks
  • Practice writing letter S

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