Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell words related to the game of tag.

Materials and Prep

• Pen or pencil
• Paper or notebook

Prior knowledge: Basic understanding of letter sounds and recognition of some letters.

Activities

1. Word Hunt: Look around your house or outdoor area for objects related to tag. Write down the names of those objects, focusing on the spelling of each word.
2. Tag Spelling Bee: Choose a word related to tag and take turns with a family member or friend spelling it out loud. If you need help, ask for the word to be used in a sentence or for the letters to be repeated.
3. Tag Story: Write a short story about playing tag, including as many spelling words as possible. Try to use the words correctly in sentences.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn how to spell words related to tag, a fun game we can play with friends."
• "We will start by going on a word hunt around our house or outside, looking for objects that are related to tag. We will write down the names of those objects and focus on spelling each word correctly."
• "Next, we will have a Tag Spelling Bee. We will take turns spelling words out loud. If we need help, we can ask for the word to be used in a sentence or for the letters to be repeated."
• "Finally, we will write a short story about playing tag. We will try to include as many spelling words as possible and use them correctly in sentences."