For English-speaking Christian preschools in Africa, one of the most effective ways to teach the alphabet to 3–5-year-olds while introducing them to the Bible is to use a play-based, multi-sensory, and story-rich approach that connects early literacy with faith formation.

With KidsOnline’s robust online learning materials development capabilities, powered by purpose-trained AI, all Christian preschools including those with limited access to the Internet, can make use of pre-developed learning materials that cater to this play-based, multi-sensory, and story-rich teaching and learning approach.

Below is a sample weekly learning plan to introduce 3-5 years-old to letters A to E over 5 weeks:

Week 1: A is for Ark

• Letter focus: A – sound /a/
• Bible story: Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6–9)
• Memory verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come.” (Isaiah 60:1)
• Activities:
  • Build an “ark” with blocks and put toy animals inside.
  • Color a big letter “A” with rainbow patterns.
  • Act out animals going “two by two” into the ark.

Week 2: B is for Bible

• Letter focus: B – sound /b/
• Bible story: God’s Word is our guide (Psalm 119)
• Memory verse: “Your word is a lamp to my feet.” (Psalm 119:105)
• Activities:
  • Make a big cardboard “Bible” and decorate it.
  • Trace letter “B” with beads or buttons.
  • Sing: “The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me!”

Week 3: C is for Creation

• Letter focus: C – sound /k/
• Bible story: Creation Story (Genesis 1)
• Memory verse: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)
• Activities:
  • Create a “days of creation” mural with drawings of sun, animals, people.
  • Practice “C” by cutting shapes from colored paper.
  • Outdoor walk: identify God’s creation (clouds, trees, birds).

Week 4: D is for David

• Letter focus: D – sound /d/
• Bible story: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
• Memory verse: “The Lord is my shepherd.” (Psalm 23:1)
• Activities:
  • Make a slingshot from paper or soft toys (safe play).
  • Dance to praise songs with tambourines (“David danced before the Lord”).
  • Form the letter “D” with playdough.

Week 5: E is for Esther

• Letter focus: E – sound /e/
• Bible story: Queen Esther saves her people (Book of Esther)
• Memory verse: “For such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14)
• Activities:
  • Crown craft with the letter “E” on it.
  • Role play: pretend to be Queen Esther going before the king.
  • Echo game: teacher says a word with “E” (egg, elephant, Esther) and kids repeat.

This curriculum introduces letters through Bible stories, memory verses, crafts, songs, and play—keeping learning joyful and spiritually meaningful.

Let KidsOnline help Christian preschools and kindergartens in English-speaking countries across Africa to achieve the goal of teaching 3–5-year-olds the alphabet while introducing them to the Bible effectively, in alignment with each country’s cultural context.

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