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D Is for David and Dog

Letters Are Building Blocks

Day 9of 180
Week 2of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize uppercase and lowercase letter D

2

Identify the /d/ sound in words

3

Learn about David's courage through biblical storytelling

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:45

“Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.'”

— 1 Samuel 17:45 (WEB)

David showed courage because God was with him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter D card
  • Pictures of dogs and other /d/ objects
  • Bible
  • Coloring sheet with letter D
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show letter D card. Trace the shape of D with finger. Make /d/ sound like a drumbeat.

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

Tell story of David and Goliath, emphasizing David's bravery and trust in God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David was young but brave
  • God gave David strength
  • Words starting with D: David, dog, drum
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What made David brave?
  • Can you think of a word that starts with /d/?
3Activity: D Sound Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Find objects in room that start with /d/ sound

📝 Instructions:
  1. Walk around room
  2. Point to objects starting with /d/
  3. Say the word and its first sound
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps identify /d/ words

Challenge: Child writes or draws /d/ words

4Closing (3 min)

Review letter D and /d/ sound

📝 Review Questions:
  • What letter did we learn today?
  • Can you make the /d/ sound?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving us brave people like David to learn from.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about letter E!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 56:3

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”

— Psalm 56:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Do brave David motions while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Letter D introduces phonetic awareness and biblical storytelling

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize the /d/ sound throughout day
  • Practice tracing letter D at home
  • Look for /d/ words during daily activities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing /d/ from other consonant sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child recognizing D and making /d/ sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of David
  • Make letter D with playdough
  • Sing a song about David's bravery

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