Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to spell and recognize words related to Mickey Mouse.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Colored pencils or crayons
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Activity 1: Mickey Mouse Coloring
- Activity 2: Mickey Mouse Word Search
- Activity 3: Mickey Mouse Memory Game
Give the student a Mickey Mouse coloring page and encourage them to color it using their favorite colors. While they color, ask them to spell the word "Mickey" and help them write it on the paper.
Create a simple word search puzzle using words related to Mickey Mouse, such as "ears," "gloves," and "friends." Help the student find and circle the words. After completing the word search, ask them to spell each word they found.
Create a memory game using pictures of Mickey Mouse and his friends. Place the cards face down and take turns flipping two cards at a time. If the cards match, keep them; otherwise, flip them back over. As the student flips a card, ask them to spell the character's name.
Talking Points
- Who is Mickey Mouse?
- How do we spell Mickey?
- What are some things related to Mickey Mouse?
- What other words can we spell?
"Mickey Mouse is a famous cartoon character created by Walt Disney. He is a friendly mouse with big ears and wears red shorts and yellow shoes. He has many friends, like Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck."
"To spell Mickey, we start with the letter 'M,' then 'I,' 'C,' 'K,' and 'E,' and finally 'Y.' Let's try spelling it together: M-I-C-K-E-Y."
"Some things related to Mickey Mouse are his ears, gloves, and friends. Can you think of any other things?"
"Let's try spelling some other words related to Mickey Mouse, like 'ears,' 'gloves,' and 'friends.' Can you think of any other words?"