Most spelling practice is very boring. Make practicing words at home fun by using a variety of mediums, games and getting out of the "sitting at the desk" mode. These ideas will get your child motivated to practice spelling.
- Use chalkboards or write and wipe boards for a change of pace. It also saves paper.
- Let kids type their words on the computer using their favorite colors and fonts
- Think big! Sidewalk chalk is very motivating!
- Make up a fun song to teach the spelling of a word
- Play games like "Hang Man" using a spelling word or make spelling word Bingo cards
- Letter magnets, on the fridge or on a metal cookie sheet, are a good way for tactile learners to practice
- Kids will really “dig” writing words in sand with sticks
- Artists will enjoy painting words on big paper hung on an easel or wall
- Use a Scrabble game board or lettered beads to create words
Number ten is tasty idea that is sure to hit the spot…
- Make, bake and eat hard words using letter cookie cutters
Always remind your child, and yourself, that he/she is "learning" these words and is not expected to already know how to spell each one! Have fun and praise each accomplishment!
