A playful, multisensory approach to early literacy that builds phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and a love for reading through songs, games, and hands-on activities. Children will explore rhyming, beginning sounds, uppercase and lowercase letters, and simple sight words while discovering that reading helps us know God's Word.
Recognize and produce rhyming words independently
Identify all 26 uppercase letters and 15+ lowercase letters with their sounds
Isolate beginning and ending sounds in simple words
Read own name and 5-10 high-frequency sight words
Retell familiar stories in sequence and identify basic story elements
Develop a love for books and an understanding that the Bible is God's special book
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Explore how to hold and care for books properly. Discuss that books tell stories and teach us things.
Proper book handlinghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the Bible as God's special book that tells us about Him. Practice holding it carefully and turning pages.
Bible awareness and reverencediscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Learn to identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.
Book parts identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Practice turning pages one at a time gently. Read a story together with child helping turn pages.
Fine motor control and page turninghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Child 'reads' a favorite book to a stuffed animal, demonstrating proper book handling skills learned this week.
Book handling reviewplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Go on a listening walk (inside or outside) and identify sounds God created and sounds people make.
Auditory discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play a game where parent makes sounds behind back and child guesses what made the sound.
Sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore loud and soft sounds using instruments or household items. Practice making both kinds of sounds.
Volume discriminationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Name animals from creation and imitate their sounds. Sort pictures by the sounds animals make.
Sound matchinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Read a story and add sound effects together (knock for door, ring for bell, etc.).
Listening and responding to soundsinteractive read-aloudClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Discuss that God knows us by name (Isaiah 43:1). Look at child's written name and identify the letters.
Name recognitiondiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find the letters from child's name in alphabet books, on signs, and around the house.
Letter identification in contexthands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Form the letters of child's name using playdough, focusing on the first letter.
Letter formation awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Trace over child's name written in large letters using different colors for each letter.
Pre-writing and letter shapeshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play a game finding child's name card among family members' names. Celebrate that each name is unique.
Name recognitiongameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce rhyming through simple word pairs (cat/hat, dog/log). Read a rhyming book and clap when you hear rhymes.
Rhyme awarenessinteractive read-aloudClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create silly rhymes with family names and common words. Emphasize the matching ending sounds.
Rhyme recognitiongameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Learn simple Bible rhymes and songs (Jesus loves me, this I know). Identify the rhyming words together.
Rhyme identification in songsmusicClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Show picture pairs and decide together if they rhyme (cat/hat YES, cat/dog NO).
Rhyme discriminationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Start with simple words and help child think of real or silly words that rhyme.
Rhyme production with supportplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase A. Discuss that A is for Adam, the first man God created. Practice the /a/ sound.
Letter A identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore items that start with A (apple, ant, alligator). Emphasize the beginning /a/ sound in each word.
Beginning sound /a/hands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Search for letter A in books, on signs, and around the house. Circle or point to each A found.
Letter recognition in printgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Cut an apple in half and use it to stamp red A's on paper. Talk about the letter and sound while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Review letter A and its sound. Play I Spy with things that start with A.
Letter A review and sound applicationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase B. Emphasize that B is for Bible, God's special book. Practice the /b/ sound.
Letter B identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Look at the Bible and find the letter B. Discuss other B words: bless, believe, baptism.
Beginning sound /b/ in meaningful wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use blocks, balls, and buttons to explore B words. Build a tower while saying B words.
Beginning sound identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Bounce a ball and say words that start with B. Practice the /b/ sound with each bounce.
Sound-letter connectionmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Look through books to find letter B. Count how many B's you can find on one page.
Letter B recognition reviewhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce syllables as word parts. Clap names: Je-sus (2), God (1), Mo-ses (2).
Syllable awareness introductionhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Clap the syllables in each family member's name. Count the claps together.
Syllable counting in familiar wordsmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Say animal names and clap the syllables: el-e-phant (3), dog (1), mon-key (2).
Syllable segmentationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use a drum or table to tap syllables in words. Make it rhythmic and fun.
Syllable awareness through rhythmmusicClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort picture cards by number of syllables (1-clap words, 2-clap words, 3-clap words).
Syllable counting and sortinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase C. C is for Creation—everything God made! Practice the /k/ sound.
Letter C identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore creation words starting with C: cat, cow, clouds, corn. Emphasize the /k/ sound.
Beginning sound /k/discussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue cotton balls onto a large letter C. Talk about clouds and cats that start with C.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort pictures into C words and not-C words. Practice saying the /k/ sound clearly.
Beginning sound discriminationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find letter C in books and on labels. Color a page full of C's with crayons.
Letter C recognition reviewhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Match picture cards that rhyme (cat/hat, sun/run). Say each pair aloud.
Rhyme matchinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Parent says a word, child provides a rhyme (real or silly). 'I see a cat wearing a ___.'
Rhyme productionplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sing rhyming Bible songs and identify the rhyming words. Create motions for each rhyme.
Rhyme recognition in songsmusicClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Read a rhyming book and pause before rhyming words for child to fill in.
Rhyme prediction and productioninteractive read-aloudClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create silly rhyming sentences together. 'The dog sat on a log and ate a frog!'
Rhyme application in contextplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase D. D is for David, who trusted God. Practice the /d/ sound.
Letter D identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore D words: dog, door, duck, dad. Tell the story of David and emphasize his name starts with D.
Beginning sound /d/discussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use dot markers to decorate a large letter D. Practice saying /d/ with each dot.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Search the house for items that start with D. Make a list or take photos of D items found.
Beginning sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Form letter D with playdough. Create D items like dogs or ducks from playdough too.
Letter D review and tactile learninghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase E. Discuss that Jesus loves Everyone. Practice the short /e/ sound.
Letter E identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore E words: egg, elephant, elbow, ear. Use an egg carton to sort E items.
Beginning sound /e/hands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Paint letter E's using elbows dipped in paint. Giggle and practice the /e/ sound.
Letter formation through movementartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort picture cards into E words and not-E words. Emphasize the beginning /e/ sound.
Beginning sound discriminationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Review letter E. Make a poster of E words and decorate with stickers.
Letter E recognition reviewartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Practice isolating the first sound in words. 'What sound does cat start with? /k/!'
Beginning sound isolationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort objects into baskets by their beginning sound (/b/ basket, /t/ basket, etc.).
Beginning sound categorizationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play I Spy using beginning sounds. 'I spy something that starts with /s/.'
Beginning sound identification in environmentgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Match pictures that start with the same sound. Say each word emphasizing the first sound.
Beginning sound matchinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play simple bingo with pictures. Call out beginning sounds instead of words.
Beginning sound recognitiongameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase F. F is for Faith in God. Practice the /f/ sound.
Letter F identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore F words: fish, father, friend, flower. Tell about Jesus feeding fish to many people.
Beginning sound /f/discussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue feathers onto a large letter F. Talk about birds and other F words.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Make paper fish with pictures. 'Fish' for items that start with F using a magnet pole.
Beginning sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use foam letters to find and trace F. Hide F letters around the room for a hunt.
Letter F recognition reviewgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase G. G is for God, who loves us! Practice the /g/ sound.
Letter G identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore G words: God, good, gift, grace. Discuss that God is good and gives good gifts.
Beginning sound /g/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Trace letter G with glue and sprinkle with glitter. Practice saying /g/ while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find green items that start with G (grapes, grass, etc.). Sort green and not-green G items.
Beginning sound and attribute sortinghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play a movement game: jump when you hear a G word, sit when you don't.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the concept that sentences are made of separate words. Clap for each word in a sentence.
Word awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Look at books and notice spaces between words. Use blocks to show spaces in a sentence.
Print concept: word spacinghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Count the words in simple sentences. Use fingers or counters for each word heard.
Word countinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use word cards to build simple sentences. Place them with spaces between each word.
Word spacing applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find short and long words in books. Discuss that spaces help us see where words begin and end.
Word awareness in printgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase H. H is for Heart—God wants our hearts! Practice the /h/ sound.
Letter H identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore H words: heart, happy, help, heaven. Discuss loving God with all our heart.
Beginning sound /h/ in meaningful wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Decorate letter H with heart stickers or stamps. Practice the /h/ sound.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create hopscotch with H words. Hop and say each H word as you land on it.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Draw a house and fill it with pictures or words that start with H.
Letter H review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase I. Discuss 'I am' and that God said 'I AM.' Practice the short /i/ sound.
Letter I identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore I words: ice, igloo, inch, insect. Play with ice cubes while saying /i/.
Beginning sound /i/hands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use an ink pad and finger to stamp letter I's all over a page.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find tiny letter I's hidden around the room. Count how many you find.
Letter I recognitiongameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort pictures into I words and not-I words. Practice the /i/ sound.
Beginning sound discriminationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase J. J is for Jesus, our Savior! Practice the /j/ sound.
Letter J identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore J words: Jesus, joy, jump, jar. Discuss that Jesus brings us joy.
Beginning sound /j/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue jingle bells onto letter J. Shake and make joyful sounds while learning J.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Jump when you hear a J word, freeze when you don't. Practice beginning sound listening.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Fill a jar with pictures or small items that start with J. Review the /j/ sound.
Letter J review and sound applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce story structure. Read a simple story and identify what happened first, next, and last.
Story sequence awarenessinteractive read-aloudClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use sequence cards to put a story in order. Retell the story using the pictures.
Visual sequencinghands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use puppets or toys to act out a familiar story. Encourage child to retell in order.
Story retelling with propsplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Read a simple Bible story (Noah, David, Daniel). Help child retell it in sequence.
Retelling with biblical contentdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Child draws three pictures showing beginning, middle, and end of a story, then retells it.
Story sequence and retellingartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase K. K is for King—Jesus is our King! Practice the /k/ sound.
Letter K identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore K words: king, kind, key, kite. Discuss that Jesus is the King of Kings.
Beginning sound /k/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Make a paper crown decorated with letter K's. Wear it while practicing the /k/ sound.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Kick a ball and say K words with each kick. Practice the /k/ sound actively.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find and collect pictures or items that start with K. Create a K collage.
Letter K review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase L. L is for Love—God loves us! Practice the /l/ sound.
Letter L identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore L words: love, light, lamb, Lord. Discuss that God is love (1 John 4:8).
Beginning sound /l/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Decorate letter L to look like a lollipop. Practice the /l/ sound while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Leap across the room when you hear an L word. Practice listening for beginning /l/.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Make a list of L words together. Draw pictures next to each word.
Letter L review and sound applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase M. M is for Moses, who God used mightily. Practice the /m/ sound.
Letter M identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore M words: Moses, mother, manger, miracle. Tell a simple Moses story.
Beginning sound /m/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use mini marshmallows to form letter M. Practice the /m/ sound (and maybe eat a few!).
Letter formation awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →March around the room saying M words. Emphasize the /m/ sound with each step.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play memory match with M word picture cards. Say each word emphasizing /m/.
Letter M review and sound applicationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the concept that letters have uppercase (big) and lowercase (little) forms.
Uppercase and lowercase awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Match uppercase letters to their lowercase partners. Start with letters in child's name.
Letter matchinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Look through books and notice that most words use lowercase letters. Find some uppercase too.
Print awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Write child's name in lowercase letters. Compare to uppercase version.
Name recognition in lowercasehands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Find both uppercase and lowercase versions of letters A-M around the house.
Letter recognition reviewgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase N. N is for Noah, who obeyed God. Practice the /n/ sound.
Letter N identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore N words: Noah, nest, night, numbers. Tell the story of Noah's ark.
Beginning sound /n/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue dry noodles onto letter N. Practice the /n/ sound while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Nod your head when you hear an N word, shake your head when you don't.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create a paper nest and fill it with pictures of N words. Review uppercase and lowercase N.
Letter N review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase O. O is for Obey—we obey God! Practice the short /o/ sound.
Letter O identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore O words: obey, open, octopus, orange. Discuss obeying God and parents.
Beginning sound /o/ in meaningful wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use round cereal to form letter O. Practice the /o/ sound and enjoy a snack.
Letter formation awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Hunt for items that start with O. Emphasize the /o/ sound in each word found.
Beginning sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Paint letter O's with orange paint. Review both uppercase and lowercase forms.
Letter O review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase P. P is for Pray—we can talk to God! Practice the /p/ sound.
Letter P identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore P words: pray, praise, peace, Peter. Discuss prayer and practice praying together.
Beginning sound /p/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue popped popcorn onto letter P. Practice the /p/ sound with each piece.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Pop up like popcorn when you hear a P word. Practice listening for beginning /p/.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Draw pictures of P words. Label each picture with uppercase and lowercase P.
Letter P review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce ending sounds. Practice hearing the last sound in simple words: cat /t/, dog /g/.
Ending sound awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Match pictures that end with the same sound (cat/hat, dog/frog). Emphasize the ending sound.
Ending sound matchinggameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Practice identifying both beginning and ending sounds in words. Compare the two sounds.
Beginning and ending sound isolationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Sort pictures by their ending sounds. Group words ending in /t/, /p/, /n/, etc.
Ending sound categorizationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds in CVC words. The vowel is the 'filling.'
Phoneme awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase Q. Q is for Quiet—we can be quiet and listen to God. Practice /kw/ sound.
Letter Q identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explain that Q and U are always together. Explore Q words: queen, quilt, question, quick.
Letter combination awarenessdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use q-tips to paint letter Q. Practice the /kw/ sound quietly.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Quick game: identify Q words from pictures. Practice the /kw/ sound.
Beginning sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Make a crown decorated with Q's. Review uppercase and lowercase forms.
Letter Q review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase R. R is for Rejoice—we can be joyful in God! Practice the /r/ sound.
Letter R identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore R words: rejoice, rainbow, Ruth, rest. Discuss rejoicing in the Lord always.
Beginning sound /r/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Glue colorful ribbons onto letter R. Practice the /r/ sound while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Race to find R items around the house. Say each word emphasizing the /r/ sound.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Draw a rainbow and write or draw R words on each color. Review uppercase and lowercase R.
Letter R review and sound applicationartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase S. S is for Savior—Jesus saves us! Practice the /s/ sound.
Letter S identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore S words: Savior, saved, shepherd, sheep, Samuel. Discuss that Jesus is our Savior.
Beginning sound /s/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Trace letter S on sandpaper. Feel the texture while practicing the /s/ sound.
Letter formation awarenesshands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Slither like a snake while saying S words. Practice the /s/ sound with movement.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create silly sentences with lots of S words. 'Sally saw six silly snakes!' Review both letter forms.
Letter S review and sound applicationplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase T. T is for Trust—we trust in God! Practice the /t/ sound.
Letter T identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore T words: trust, truth, temple, Timothy. Discuss trusting God in all things.
Beginning sound /t/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Use strips of tape to form letter T. Practice the /t/ sound while creating.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Toss a beanbag and say T words with each toss. Practice the /t/ sound actively.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Build a tower with blocks, adding one for each T word you can think of. Review both letter forms.
Letter T review and sound applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the sight word 'I.' Practice finding it in books and writing it.
Sight word recognition: Ihands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the sight word 'a.' Distinguish it from the letter A. Practice in simple sentences.
Sight word recognition: ahands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the sight word 'the.' Notice how often it appears in books.
Sight word recognition: thehands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce the sight word 'is.' Practice reading simple sentences: 'God is love.'
Sight word recognition: ishands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Review all four sight words (I, a, the, is). Play games to practice quick recognition.
Sight word fluencygameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase U. U is for Us—God loves all of us! Practice the short /u/ sound.
Letter U identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore U words: us, up, umbrella, under. Discuss that God watches over us.
Beginning sound /u/discussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Create an umbrella shape and decorate it with letter U's. Practice the /u/ sound.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Play a movement game: go under things and reach up high while saying U words.
Beginning sound identificationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Hunt for U words in books and around the house. Review uppercase and lowercase forms.
Letter U review and sound applicationgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce uppercase and lowercase V. V is for Victory—Jesus gives us victory! Practice the /v/ sound.
Letter V identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Explore V words: victory, vine, voice, valley. Discuss victory in Jesus.
Beginning sound /v/ in Bible wordsdiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Cut vegetables to stamp V shapes. Practice the /v/ sound while printing.
Letter formation awarenessartClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Make the V sign with fingers when you hear a V word. Practice listening for /v/.
Beginning sound discriminationmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →List 'very' special V words. Review uppercase and lowercase V.
Letter V review and sound applicationhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce W (uppercase and lowercase). W is for Worship and Word! Practice the /w/ sound.
Letter W identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce X (uppercase and lowercase). Explore the /ks/ sound. X marks treasure—Jesus is our treasure!
Letter X identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce Y (uppercase and lowercase). Y is for Yes—we say yes to Jesus! Practice the /y/ sound.
Letter Y identification and soundhands-onClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Introduce Z (uppercase and lowercase). Practice the /z/ sound with zipping and zooming movements.
Letter Z identification and soundmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Celebrate learning all 26 letters! Sing the alphabet song and review letter sounds.
Alphabet reviewmusicClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Review all letter sounds through games and activities. March with letter cards saying each sound.
Letter-sound correspondence reviewmovementClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Review rhyming skills through favorite rhyming books and games. Create silly rhymes together.
Phonological awareness reviewgameClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Child retells favorite Bible stories using puppets or pictures. Celebrate growth in comprehension.
Comprehension and retelling reviewplay-basedClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Discuss how reading helps us know God's Word. Read simple Bible verses together using sight words.
Biblical literacy connectiondiscussionClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Celebrate the year! Child receives a certificate. Read favorite books together and thank God for the gift of reading.
Year review and celebrationcelebrationClick to view this day's Phonics & Reading lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!