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Learning 'I', 'To', and 'Is'

High-Frequency Word Heroes

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read sight words 'I', 'to', and 'is'

2

Use sight words in simple sentences about God's love

3

Develop early reading confidence

📖 Scripture Connection

1 John 4:16

“We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.”

— 1 John 4:16 (WEB)

Helps children understand God's love through simple words they are learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • Colored markers
  • White construction paper
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in reading circle. Show excitement about learning new words that help us read about God's love.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me a word you already know how to read?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce sight words using colorful flashcards. Explain how these small words help us read bigger messages about God.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'I' helps us talk about ourselves
  • 'To' helps us show direction
  • 'Is' helps us describe things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What can you do to show God's love?
  • How does God love you?
3Activity: Love Word Craft (5 min)
hands-on

Create a simple word art showing 'God is love'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Write 'God' in big letters
  2. Write 'is' underneath
  3. Write 'love' in another color
  4. Decorate with heart stickers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace letters with teacher help

Challenge: Write sentence independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review today's new words and their meanings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was our first new word today?
  • Can you use 'is' in a sentence?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new words to understand your love.

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

💎 Memory Verse

1 John 4:16

“God is love.”

— 1 John 4:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing memory verse to a simple tune

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning to recognize words quickly without sounding out each letter

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words during daily activities
  • Use words in context
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing similar-looking words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child confidently pointing to and reading learned words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Play sight word matching game
  • Create a family 'love' word poster
  • Read simple books using new words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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