Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell and recognize common art-related words.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Draw and label an artwork:

   1. Start by drawing a simple picture of your favorite thing to draw, such as a flower or a house.

   2. Write the name of your artwork below the drawing.

   3. Practice spelling the name of your artwork out loud.

2. Word search:

   1. Create a word search puzzle using art-related words, such as colors, shapes, or art supplies.

   2. Solve the word search by finding and circling the words.

   3. Say each word out loud as you find it to practice spelling.

3. Art spelling bee:

   1. Choose a few art-related words.

   2. Take turns with a family member or friend to spell the words out loud.

   3. If you spell a word correctly, you get a point. Keep track of your points.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Art is a way to express your creativity and imagination."
• "When you draw a picture, it is called an artwork."
• "We can use words to describe our artwork and tell others what it is about."
• "Spelling is important because it helps us write words correctly."
• "In today's activities, we will practice spelling and recognizing art-related words."