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Adding 'And', 'We', 'My'

High-Frequency Word Heroes

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read high-frequency words 'and', 'we', 'my'

2

Use sight words in simple sentences

3

Develop reading confidence

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:12

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

— Psalm 86:12 (WEB)

Demonstrates use of 'my' in praising God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show large flashcards for 'and', 'we', and 'my'. Have students repeat each word.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me what a special word helps us connect ideas?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain how sight words help us read smoothly. Use example sentences like 'We love God and He loves us' to demonstrate.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sight words are special words we learn by sight
  • 'And' helps connect ideas
  • 'We' means more than one person
  • 'My' shows something belongs to me
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things do you think belong to God?
  • Can you make a sentence using 'we'?
3Activity: Sight Word Hero Badges (6 min)
hands-on

Create personal badges featuring the new sight words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut paper into badge shapes
  2. Write 'and', 'we', 'my' on badges
  3. Decorate with Christian symbols like crosses or hearts
  4. Wear badges while practicing words
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps cut and write words

Challenge: Students write words independently

4Closing (2 min)

Review the new words and celebrate being Word Heroes

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are our new words today?
  • Can you use 'my' in a sentence about God?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more sight words about moving and seeing!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 86:12

“I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart.”

— Psalm 86:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions for each word

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are building foundational reading skills through sight words

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

Remembering multiple words at once

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in recognizing and using new words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family word hunt
  • Make a picture book using the new words
  • Play charades with sight word actions

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