Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell and use words related to gymnastics correctly.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil

Preparation: None

Activities

1. Gymnastics Word Search: Create a word search puzzle using words related to gymnastics such as "cartwheel," "balance beam," "somersault," etc. Find and circle the words in the puzzle.

2. Gymnastics Spelling Bee: Write down a list of gymnastics-related words and take turns spelling them out loud. If you spell a word correctly, you get a point!

3. Create a Gymnastics Story: Write a short story using as many gymnastics-related words as you can. Be creative and have fun with it!

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Gymnastics is a sport that involves a lot of jumping, flipping, and balancing. It takes a lot of practice and strength to be good at gymnastics."
• "When we talk about gymnastics, we use words like 'beam,' 'vault,' and 'tumble' to describe the different activities."
• "Gymnasts have to be very focused and coordinated to do their routines without falling."