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Every card you play, other than land, is a spell. While sorceries and instants are commonly referred to as "spells," creatures and enchantment cards are also spells. When you play a summon spell, it is not a creature until it successfully resolves (meaning nothing counters it). After that, you process any "when this creature comes into play" text.
Most players handle their main phase by playing a land, summoning creatures, then attacking. While sometimes this is correct, most times it is wrong. Get into the habit of playing a land, attacking, then summoning. You will have more mana and more cards in your hand when you attack. It keeps your opponent guessing.
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to have it deal no combat damage this turn.