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10 Creative Ways to Practice Spelling Words with Any Word List

Are you looking for fun ways to practice spelling words with your students? I’m always looking for fun spelling practice ideas to engage my students during word work. Today I’m going to share 10 spelling activities that I know your students will enjoy that you can do with any word list. 

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Fun Spelling Practice Ideas

I love finding creative ways to practice spelling words that work with any word list, that way you can use them time and again and differentiate them for your students. These 10 spelling practice ideas are hands-on and are sure to be a blast for students.

#1: Ghost Spelling

This spelling activity is an oldie but a goodie. It’s called many different things, but in my class, we called it Ghost Spelling , and it is one of my students’ favorite ways to practice spelling words!

I always introduce this activity around Halloween because it adds to the excitement. How’s that for a hook, right?! 

When introducing this activity, I ask students to get out their spelling journal or recording sheet , a white crayon, and some markers. They always ask why they need a white crayon. 

Then, I show them what they think is a blank page (when secretly the words are written in white crayon). I always tell my kids that I’m “magic,” so this was a perfect opportunity to perform a magic trick for them. 

I take a marker and color over the “blank page” to reveal the spelling words! My students are always amazed by this! I love watching their faces light up in surprise. This gets them even more excited to practice their spelling words.

Here is how Ghost Spelling works:

• Write a spelling word on a piece of paper or recording sheet with white crayon. 
• Using a marker or water color paint, color over the white crayon. 
• Watch the word magically appear!

#2: Kwik Stix Spelling

The next spelling activity uses Kwik Stix ! If you have not used these in your classroom, you are missing out! They are like glue sticks but with tempera paint. They dry almost instantly, are mess free, and make practicing spelling words so much fun. Kids seriously love them! 

This fun spelling practice idea is super simple. Simply give students a piece of white construction paper and let them practice writing their spelling words with Kwik Stix. This gives the students a little creative outlet, too!

#3: Crazy Spelling

Crazy Spelling is another one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words and is a hit with kids! It is so important to give students choice, and that is exactly what this activity provides. 

For this spelling activity, students roll a dice. The number that they roll tells them what to do next. They might write their words in funky letters, huge letters, in their favorite color, etc. 

When dice and fun writing utensils are involved, you can’t go wrong! Students can glue the Crazy Spelling page into their writing journal and write their spelling words on the other side of the page.

#4: Squiggle Spelling

Squiggle Spelling is another fun way to practice spelling words. Using this Squiggle Spelling template or on basic notebook paper, have students draw a long squiggly line with as many loops and curves as they want. The crazier, the better!

Then, they must write their spelling words along the line that they created. The crazier the squiggly line, the crazier it is to write their spelling words.

#5: Pattern Block Words

Whenever you can incorporate cross-curricular learning into your lessons, take advantage of it! Pattern Block Words is one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words because it combines word work with math and geometry concepts.

Students will build their spelling words in a hands-on way with pattern blocks. Plus, they’ll work on problem-solving and direction-following skills as they look at the Build the Word cards and complete the pattern on their work mat to spell their words.

This activity is great for sight word practice as well.

#6: Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling

What kid doesn’t love a game of Tic-Tac-Toe? Bring in some fun spelling practice with Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling !

Students will play in partners, each choosing a spelling word. They will take turns writing their word in the Tic-Tac-Toe squares on the recording sheet or on a piece of paper. The first player to get 3 in a row wins!

Then, they choose new spelling words and move to the next Tic-Tac-Toe board and play again. This would be a fun spelling activity to use to rotate around the room and play with different partners.

#7: Dial the Word

Anytime you can word code-cracking and math into your spelling practice, it’s a teacher win! This Dial the Word spelling activity is one of my class’s favorite ways to practice spelling words.

Students will practice writing their spelling word, matching up the letters to the number code, and adding the numbers together.

Not only does this help students practice key spelling and addition skills, but it also familiarizes them with the number pattern on a phone.

This activity works with any spelling or sight word list.

#8: Crack the Code

Every kid loves to crack codes, so this Crack the Code spelling activity is a great way to give students an opportunity to be spelling word detectives!

Students will write a spelling word in each box. Then, they’ll look at the code to draw the symbols to match the letters in the word.

There are a ton of different codes available to make it even more exciting!

#9: Fraction Spelling

There are a ton of creative ways to practice spelling words, but when you can incorporate math into the mix, I can’t resist!

Fraction Spelling is a great way to practice spelling words and basic fraction concepts. Students will write the word and determine how many vowels and consonants are in the word. Then, they’ll write the fraction showing how many letters are consonants.

This can be done using the Fraction Spelling recording sheet or on a piece of paper or a whiteboard.

You can never have too much fraction practice, so this is a great cross-curricular activity.

#10: Money Spelling

This spelling practice activity is another one that incorporates mathematical concepts into word work. This is a great way for students to work on spelling words, recognizing coins, and counting coins to find the value.

Students will write the word on the Money Spelling recording sheet . Then, they’ll look at the coin code and draw the coins that represent each letter. Finally, they’ll add the coins to find the value.

As a math guru, this is one of my favorite ways to practice spelling words.

I hope you enjoyed these 10 fun ways to practice spelling words. Each activity can be used with any spelling or sight word list and is sure to make word work more fun in your classroom.

You can find these spelling activities and many more in my Spelling Activities and Games for Any Word List activity pack .

I like to keep these activities handy in hanging file pocket charts for easy access.

Whether you’re looking for fun ways to practice spelling words or need more early finisher activities, these spelling ideas are perfect to use at anytime!

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Spelling Word Worksheets – Editable for ANY Word List!

Do you feel like you spend hours making, prepping, or searching for spelling activities each week? NO more! These spelling word worksheets, editable for any list, are game changers! Oh, and did I mention, students LOVE them? 😍🥳🙌

Spelling words…I have a love/hate relationship with them! They’re so important, but let’s be real – they can get monotonous…NOT anymore! This editable pack of spelling word activities is fun, engaging, and EASY to use.

Editable Spelling Word Worksheets for ANY Word List!

Did I mention these spelling activities work for ANY word list? Whether it’s weekly spelling words, vocabulary words, or phonics skill words, all you need to do is type in your list. ONCE! Then ta-da! The activities on every page will generate based on the words you put in.

See all the words in the table? I typed those in! Now they’ll appear on all of the pages!

First, you get a word list!

These come two to a page, so you only need half the copies! Don’t need it? That’s okay, too. Just don’t print it.

See that word bank? Thank you autofill!

I think practicing vowels and consonants is so important!

Writing silly sentences is always a favorite!

Practice typing skills without a keyboard! The kids LOVE this one.

This one utilizes a paperclip and a pencil OR a transparent spinner.

…because I get angry when words aren’t in ABC order. 😡

These beginning sound codes have been such a hit in the seasonal spelling activities that I knew I had to include them in this set, too.

Tallying the number of sounds…also known as phonemic awareness.

What student doesn’t love drawing pictures for homework?

Rhyming words

They can match up the spelling words that rhyme or generate their own!

Surprise stacks are also known as word pyramids. These are great for memorizing spelling!

Here students will write their words backwards…and forwards!

Write every word in an AB pattern!

Grumpy graphs combine spelling and math!

Rainbow write is one of my personal favorites!

Remember not to input the words based on length…leave that to the kids!

This one is more about just using the word in a sentence…students need to use the word in an ASKING sentence.

Those silly sentences can’t be used in this shocking story!

Students need to find their spelling words…after they hide them!

Here’s another combination of spelling and math…plus, students practice vowels VS consonants again!

The best part of this page is that students have to decide how to sort their words.

How’s that for higher-order thinking?!

It might be hard to see in the picture…but all of the spelling words are in a traceable font!

These phonics boxes really make the kids think!

Another spinner activity!

So, what do you think? It’s fast for you and fun for them! If you’re interested in grabbing these spelling word worksheets editable for any list, you can find them in my TpT store, or by clicking here .

What do you do to keep spelling from getting monotonous and boring? I would love to hear your ideas. Let me know below! 👇

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The Importance of Spelling for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders

Spelling is a cornerstone of literacy, and its significance grows as students progress through elementary school. Here’s why it’s particularly important for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.

• Building Reading Skills : Accurate spelling enhances reading ability. Students who understand the relationship between letters and sounds can decode words more efficiently, leading to better reading fluency and comprehension.
• Supporting Writing Proficiency : Good spelling skills are vital for writing. When students can spell words correctly, they can focus more on expressing their ideas clearly and effectively rather than being distracted by spelling errors.
• Boosting Confidence : Mastery of spelling boosts students’ confidence in their academic abilities. This confidence encourages them to participate more actively in class and tackle challenging tasks positively.
• Enhancing Vocabulary : Spelling instruction often involves learning new words, which expands students’ vocabulary. A richer vocabulary improves both spoken and written communication.

Effective Spelling Activities for Homework

Some engaging and effective spelling activities for homework can help your students improve their spelling skills. They are also great for literacy centers in the classroom. These activities reinforce spelling rules and make learning fun and interactive.

• How it works : Provide students with a list of spelling words. Ask them to sort the words into categories based on spelling patterns, such as vowel sounds, prefixes, or suffixes.
• Why it helps : Sorting words helps students recognize patterns and make connections between different words, reinforcing their understanding of spelling rules.
• How it works : Have students create their own word search puzzles using their spelling words. They can design the puzzle using graph paper or online tools and then share it with a family member to solve.
• Why it helps : Designing a word search requires students to focus on the correct spelling of each word, and solving word searches reinforces visual recognition of the words.
• How it works : Ask students to write a sentence for each of their spelling words. Encourage them to use the words in context to show they understand their meanings.
• Why it helps : Writing sentences helps students practice spelling words in context, which aids in retention and understanding of word usage.
• How it works : Students write each spelling word multiple times using different colored pencils or markers. Each letter can be a different color, or they can trace over the word several times in different colors.
• Why it helps : The repetition in rainbow writing helps reinforce memory, and the use of colors makes the activity visually engaging and fun.
• How it works : Have students create flashcards with their spelling words on one side and definitions or sentences on the other. They can use these flashcards to quiz themselves or a family member.
• Why it helps : Flashcards are a classic study tool that promotes active recall, helping students remember the spelling and meaning of each word.
• How it works : Provide students with a base word and ask them to create a word ladder by changing one letter at a time to form new words. Each new word should be a valid word.
• Why it helps : This activity encourages students to think critically about letter combinations and spelling rules while expanding their vocabulary.
• How it works : Utilize online spelling games and apps that offer interactive ways for students to practice their spelling words. Websites like Spelling City or apps like Spelling Monster provide engaging platforms for practice.
• Why it helps : Digital games offer immediate feedback and a fun, interactive way to reinforce spelling skills, catering to tech-savvy students.
• How it works : Create a tic-tac-toe board with different spelling activities in each square. Students choose three in a row to complete their homework. Activities include writing alphabetically, drawing a picture for each word, or finding synonyms and antonyms.
• Why it helps : This choice-based activity allows students to engage with their spelling words in various ways, keeping practice fresh and interesting.

Many of these spelling activities for homework will help students master the literacy skills they are practicing in the classroom. Building that confidence will help them soar in all aspects.

Word Work for Big Kids – Spelling Activities for Homework

Use Printable and Digital Word Work Activities to help students with many of the spelling activities for homework mentioned above. This bundle includes 28 no-prep (and no copying!) spelling activities:

• Picture Dictionary
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• Make a Connection
• Seven Words
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Wrapping Up Spelling Activities for Homework

Implementing various spelling activities for homework can make spelling practice more effective and enjoyable for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. By incorporating these engaging tasks, we can help our students develop strong spelling skills crucial for their overall literacy development. Remember, the goal is to make spelling practice an enriching experience that builds confidence and fosters a love for learning. Happy spelling!

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42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6

FUN SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR HOMEWORK

These 42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6 provide creative ways for students to use their weekly spelling words, effectively enhancing their writing skills. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easy to understand and suitable for students of all ages. With over 80,000 downloads, it has become one of our most popular resources. Download it for free here .

Implementing these hands-on spelling activities as part of your weekly homework can significantly enhance student outcomes in different academic areas. First and foremost, this approach engages learners in active and purposeful practice, reinforcing their understanding of spelling rules and patterns. By incorporating strategies such as mnemonic devices, word associations, and spelling games into homework, students are more likely to internalize correct spelling conventions.

Moreover, the variety of spelling strategies caters to different learning styles, accommodating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. This ensures all students find an approach that resonates with their preferences, fostering a deeper grasp of spelling concepts. As a result, regular application of these strategies improves spelling skills and contributes to overall language proficiency.

Get your hands on the valuable resource 42 Fun Spelling Practice Activities for Grades 3 – 6, which enhances students’ writing skills and promotes the effective use of spelling words. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easily understandable and suitable for students of all ages. It has gained immense popularity, with over 80,000 downloads.

What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework used by educators to classify educational objectives and define different levels of cognitive complexity. Developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1956, the taxonomy has been revised over the years, with the latest version incorporating digital learning and updated language.

At its core, Bloom’s Taxonomy consists of six hierarchical levels, arranged from simple to complex cognitive processes:

• Remembering : This level involves recalling facts, concepts, or information without necessarily understanding them. Activities at this level include memorization, recitation, and identification.
• Understanding : Here, students demonstrate comprehension by interpreting, summarizing, or explaining ideas in their own words. They grasp the meaning of concepts rather than just memorizing them.
• Applying : This level focuses on applying knowledge and concepts in new situations or contexts. Students solve problems, execute procedures, or utilize information in novel scenarios.
• Analyzing : At this level, students break down information into its component parts to understand relationships and underlying structures. They identify patterns, differentiate between elements, and draw conclusions.
• Evaluating : This involves making judgments or assessments based on criteria and standards. Students critically examine information, arguments, or theories to determine their validity or effectiveness.
• Creating : The highest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves synthesizing information and generating new ideas or products. Students demonstrate originality and creativity by designing, composing, or inventing based on their understanding.

As teachers, understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy can inform lesson planning, assessment design, and instructional strategies. By aligning learning objectives with appropriate levels of cognitive complexity, teachers can scaffold student learning effectively, promote higher-order thinking skills, and facilitate more profound understanding. Incorporating activities and assessments across all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy fosters comprehensive learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs and promote intellectual growth.

These spelling activities provide an excellent opportunity to explore the taxonomy in action.

What are Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences?

Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, suggests that intelligence is not a singular entity but rather a collection of distinct modalities, or “intelligences,” each with its own set of abilities and preferences. Gardner initially identified seven intelligences and later added an eighth. These intelligences represent different ways individuals perceive and understand the world, learn, and solve problems. Here’s a brief overview:

• Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence : Individuals with strong verbal-linguistic intelligence excel in language-related tasks such as reading, writing, speaking, and storytelling. They have a knack for understanding and using words effectively.
• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence : People with logical-mathematical intelligence exhibit proficiency in reasoning, logic, and numerical operations. They excel in problem-solving, mathematical computations, and scientific investigations.
• Visual-Spatial Intelligence : This intelligence involves the ability to perceive and manipulate visual information effectively. Individuals with strong visual-spatial intelligence excel in tasks such as interpreting maps, visualizing objects in three dimensions, and artistic endeavors.
• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence : People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence possess excellent control over body movements and physical activities. They learn best through hands-on experiences and are often skilled in activities such as sports, dance, and manual crafts.
• Musical Intelligence : Individuals with musical intelligence have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, and melodies. They often excel in playing musical instruments, composing music, and recognizing patterns in auditory stimuli.
• Interpersonal Intelligence : This intelligence involves understanding and interacting effectively with others. Individuals with strong interpersonal intelligence exhibit empathy, communication, and leadership qualities.
• Intrapersonal Intelligence : Intrapersonal intelligence refers to self-awareness and introspection. Individuals with this intelligence understand their own emotions, motivations, and goals, leading to a strong sense of self and personal development.
• Naturalistic Intelligence : Gardner later proposed naturalistic intelligence, which relates to an individual’s affinity for understanding and interacting with the natural world. People with this intelligence exhibit a keen appreciation for nature, environmental awareness, and the ability to categorize and classify natural phenomena.

Gardner’s theory emphasizes the diversity of human cognition and suggests that educators should recognize and cultivate these various intelligences to support holistic learning experiences for all students. Educators can promote engagement, understanding, and success across diverse learner profiles by incorporating activities and instructional strategies that cater to different intelligences.

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Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Words

Spelling words are a fact of life with elementary school kids.

I remember them clearly from my years in school and we’ve had plenty of years of practice with my own two girls.

My struggle has always been making them interesting. We’ve got to practice them, right? So, how can we have fun?

Luckily, there are many fun ways to practice spelling words that you can try. Here are over 30 ideas that will keep your spelling work fun and interesting.

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How to Make Spelling Fun

For the longest time, the only ideas for practicing spelling words I could come up with were practice tests and writing them over and over and over again. Boring!

So, let’s think outside the box to come up with some ways to make spelling fun.

Here’s some things to consider:

Can we use something other than a pencil to write our words?

How can we take our work outside?

Is there a way to keep active kids moving?

What unique supplies can I find to help with our homework?

In addition to these questions, you also need to think about your child’s interests. Do they enjoy art? Do they love LEGOs? What are their favorite toys and activities? And, can you incorporate that into your spelling homework in order to make it more fun?

Also, make sure you have several ideas in your pocket. Try some of these spelling activities for ideas – there are over 30 activities listed. You’ve got to mix it up and provide some variety!

In the following list you’ll find many different ways to learn. There are active ideas and artistic ideas. Some activities are fine motor and others are gross motor.

No matter what you child enjoys, you’ll find some great options to help make their spelling homework fun.

Spelling practice doesn't have to be boring! Try these fun, hands-on ways to practice spelling words at home or in the classroom.

Spelling Word BINGO

Turn your spelling list into a fun BINGO game with this simple template.

Rainbow Writing Spelling Word Practice

Rainbow writing is a fun and colorful way to practice your spelling and learning your words with repetition.

Chalkboard Spelling Word Erase

Use a chalkboard for simple spelling practice when you write your words and then erase them.

LEGO Spelling Words Activity for Kids

Grab your LEGO bricks and build your spelling words.

Finger Painting Spelling Words

Grab your art supplies and write your words with your finger.

Secret Code Spelling Words

Turn your word list into a secret code with this fun activity that adds a little math to your spelling practice.

Salt Tray Spelling Words

A salt tray is a great sensory idea for any list of words.

Practice Spelling Words with Sticky Notes

If your kid's always trying to steal your Post-Its, they'll love this spelling activity!

Dot Marker Spelling Words

Dot markers aren't just for preschool. They're also a fun way to write words.

Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough

Use play dough as a canvas to stamp your words with letter stamps.

Write Spelling Words with Paint in a Bag

Paint in a bag is fun to play with and it's also a great way to practice your spelling words.

Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

Use watercolor resist to turn your word list into an art project.

Make Scrabble Tile Spelling Words

Borrow the tiles from your Scrabble game and use them to build your words.

Write Shaving Cream Spelling Words

Use a tray of shaving cream for a fun sensory spelling activity.

Practice Spelling with Pipe Cleaner Words

Grab a package of pipe cleaners and use them to build the letters in your words.

Practice at Home by Painting Spelling Words

Pencils aren't the only writing tool you can use. Try writing your words with a paint brush.

Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Words

Take your homework outside and write your spelling words on the driveway.

Make Spelling Words with Letter Stamps

Use your letter stamps to write out all your spelling words.

Write Spelling Words on the Window

Did you ever want to draw on the window? Here's a fun and easy-to-clean way to write all over the window.

Car Spelling Word Tracing

Get out the toy cars and let them zoom all around your words.

Create a Spelling Words Word Search

Find out how to make a fun word search with your own set of spelling words.

Pinprick Spelling Words

Pinprick spelling words are a fun fine-motor activity to help you practice at home.

Disappearing Spelling Words

Can you make your spelling words disappear? You can with this fun activity which is very popular at my house.

Spelling Outside with a Driveway Letter Grid

Spelling with a driveway letter grid is a great activity for kids who learn best by moving (or any kid with extra energy after school).

Create Play Dough Spelling Words

Use a batch of play dough to mold all the letters for your words.

Make Words with Alphabet Clothespins

Make a set of alphabet clothespins to use for spelling your word list.

Make Spelling Fun by Writing with Cotton Swabs

Toss the paint brush and use a cotton swab with paint to write your words.

Spelling Word Scramble

Learn how to turn your spelling word list into a fun word scramble activity.

Type Spelling Words on a Computer

Your kids can have a little screen time when they use a computer to type their spelling words.

Fun Spelling Practice with Dry Beans

Build your spelling words out of dry beans for a fun & hands-on practice.

Alphabet Bead Spelling Words

Invest in a set of alphabet beads to use to practice spelling words all year long.

Movement Spelling: Walk Your Spelling Words

How to study spelling words.

Now that you’ve got a ton of ideas, how do you use them to actually study and learn your words?

When you sit down with a new spelling list with your child. Go through the words with them. Specifically, look for any spelling rules that they need to keep in mind. Do the words have silent e’s? Are there any consonant groupings (such as ch or st) or vowel groupings (such as ea or ai)? You can refer to this list of spelling rules for help.

Another thing to keep in mind is repetition. Reading through your list multiple times won’t do the trick. You need to actually spell them and write them, sometimes over and over again.

Some words will be easy to learn (or your child already know how to spell them) and others will be harder. When practicing, you don’t need to give equal weight to each word. Some days you may only want to use the tricky words in your spelling activities or just focus on the one word that your child is stuck on. An activity like Pinprick Words is perfect for those times when you need to go over one or two specific words.

Ways to Practice Spelling Words At Home

While these activities are intended for both classroom at home, every one of them will work as after school practice.

Once you’ve tried out several ideas, decide which ones were favorites. These are the activities that we’ll want to prepare for by gathering (or purchasing) supplies and setting up a spelling homework station. This way, you don’t have to prep activities every single day.

Just because you prepare for certain activities doesn’t mean that you can’t do some of the other ideas!

You don’t need anything fancy to set up your supplies in a homework station. I’d suggest just a box or bin that could be easily put away and easy for your child to use. A small storage bin with a lid and handle would be perfect! Once you’ve found your bin, just fill it with the supplies you need.

If you don’t have a place to tuck away your bin, you can store your supplies in a cute, decorative bin. Here’s a pretty rustic wooden supply caddy that would look cute sitting out on a desk.

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35 Fun, Hands-On Spelling Activities to Use With Any Word List

Inside: 35 fun, hands-on spelling activities that get kids actively engaged with their spelling words – thinking, making, creating! Includes a printable version for at home learning.

There’s no doubting that some children (if not all!) learn best when they are actively engaged with thinking, making, creating – DOING. Which is why it can be advantageous to add an active, hands-on element to subjects that more typically rely on rote learning style activities – like spelling.

The 35 hands-on spelling activities included on this list are much more fun and engaging than simply writing out spelling words over and over again (my kids both strongly disliked the ‘Look, Cover, Write, Check’ approach to spelling – and I honestly didn’t see much learning happening with it).

These ideas can be useful as activities for literacy rotations or as homework activities, working particularly well with children in the early elementary/primary grades. Plus, at the bottom of this post you’ll find a handy printable version that can be sent home with families to use for at home learning.

RELATED: Looking for meaningful spelling activities for grades 4-6? Check out our spelling activities worksheets.

35 Hands-On Spelling Activities

1. Make each word with Scrabble letter tiles .

2. Cut some short lengths of yarn and use them to form the letters of each word.

3. Paint the words with watercolour paints .

4. Write words with pavement chalk on the pavement or on the trampoline mat.

5. Make the letters of each word with your body as you spell the word aloud.

6. Build your words with Lego bricks .

7. Stamp your words onto paper with letter stamps.

8. Stamp your words into playdough with non-inked letter stamps .

9. Dot paint each word with a Q-tip or cotton bud.

10. Make your words with letter stickers .

11. Spell your words aloud as you star jump – one jump for each letter.

12. Make letters from chenille stems/pipe cleaners and use them to spell each word.

13. Type your words on a computer.

14. Write each word with your finger in a sand or salt tray .

15. Make rainbow words , tracing each letter with lots of colours.

16. Thread your words with letter beads .

17. Write your words on the window with a whiteboard marker.

18. Spell aloud and clap for each letter of your words.

19. Spell each word aloud in a robot voice .

20. Make each word with alphabet stones .

21. Write each word with your finger into shaving cream on the shower screen at bath time – or spray a little on a cookie tray to try it when you’re not in the bath.

22. Write your words onto paper plates or circles (one word per plate) and make up a jumping game .

23. Write your words in a fun script – with tiny letters or tall, skinny ones, or try bubble writing!

24. Draw a hopscotch grid on the pavement with chalk. Add a spelling word to each square. As your stone lands on a square spell  the word aloud before hopping.

25. Squeeze a small amount of acrylic paint into a re-sealable Ziploc bag. Seal the top and then use your finger to write each word ‘in’ the paint .

26. Make each word with magnetic letters .

27. Play Tic Tac Toe with your spelling words – each player chooses a word to use in the place of the ‘x’ or ‘o’ as you play. Choose a new word for each game.

28. Write each word with white crayon onto white paper and then paint over them with watercolour paint for a magic word reveal!

29. Play Hangman choosing the word to guess from your list of words.

30. Make each word from playdough or plasticine snakes .

31. Spell each word aloud as you jump on the trampoline – one bounce per letter.

32. Write the letters of each word onto a craft stick (one letter per stick). Jumble the sticks up and then remake each word.

33. Use a laser pointer to ‘write’ each word on the wall.

34. Write your list words onto two sets of index cards and use them to play a memory game .

35. Write each of your words onto a chalkboard with chalk and then use a small paintbrush to paint over them with water.

35. Write each word onto a piece of coloured paper, cut the letters apart and mix them up. Race to unscramble each word.

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25 Hands On Spelling Activities for Any List

• Christopher Olson
• April 15, 2021

Memories flash back to me standing alongside my peers in Elementary School.  My fingers are crossed behind my back, standing stiff as a board.  Hoping and wishing for an easy word.  I didn’t want to be the first one to sit down if I spelled it wrong.  The exercise is called our “spelling practice” to prove how well we’ve been studying… the result is pure anxiety torture!  

I promised myself I would never do a spelling activity like that in my classroom!  I want students to feel comfortable and able to express that they don’t know something and not feel shamed by it.  How will I address this goal and promise of mine?  Why hands-on spelling activities of course!  

Below you will find 25 Hands-On Spelling Activities that you can use with ANY spelling list.  Either 10 words, 12 words, 15, or even 20!  The number doesn’t matter and the materials needed for most of these activities are found in almost every classroom!  Numbers 15, 17, and 19 are my favorite off of this list!!  I cannot wait to hear what yours will be…

1 ~ Pattern Block Spelling 

Build your spelling words with pattern blocks.  My students love to look off of their paper to create their words with pattern blocks.  Once they create their words they go in and color in the blocks how they built it.

2 ~ Stamp and Spell

All you need for this activity are some letter stampers.  Feel free to switch this activity up a bit using different mediums.  You could use ink pads to stamp your words onto paper.  Next time you bring out the stampers feel free to use play-dough instead.

To make this a cross-curricular activity and make your own play-dough in the classroom!  Here is a recipe for you to use and feel free to adapt it by adding glitter or a few drops of your favorite essential oils!

3 ~ Play Dough Activities

Besides stamping in the play dough, you can create letters and words manipulating the dough itself.  My Type A personality really shines through making sure that each student has their own playdough cans… because MIXED COLORS are a BIG NO-NO for me!

4 ~ Clothespins

Have any extra clothespins lying around?  Write some letters on them with a marker.  Students can work individually or in small groups to spell a word using the pins.  A great fine motor activity from OT Toolbox and SugarAunts to have them pinch the pin open to clasp onto a board or paper spelling the correct word.

5 ~ Spelling Strings

Wow!  Another great fine motor activity here! You can use a few different materials for this activity. Using alphabet beads you could string your word.  Also, if beads are not readily available for you to use, the string is drawn for you, have your students use letter tiles, letter magnets, letter anything!

6 ~ Egg Hunt Mix Up

Who Doesn’t love an egg hunt?!?   I like to cut up spelling words and include the letters inside an egg.  Hide the eggs throughout the classroom and when it is the group’s turn, they must find all of the eggs and spell the words correctly using the tiles inside.  Hey… you don’t even need to do this around Easter time either.  No judgment here! 

7 ~ Spin It & Spell It

My students love and often request this particular activity.  Using a pencil and a paper clip the children use the spinner to decide what words to write below.  Once they spin the paper clip holding it in place with their pencil, it will land on a number.  Whatever number they land on is the word they write in a box below.

8 ~ “Graffiti Wall”

Depending on the weather outside, sometimes we conduct this activity outside or quietly in the hallway.  I use a large piece of bulletin board paper that I tape or pin to the wall.  Next, I provide each student a different spelling word.  In their best “graffiti” style they would write, color, and provide their own artistic take to their design.   After we all stand back and take a look at our spelling list, noting and spelling each word individually.

9 ~ Multi-Sensory Writing Without a Pencil Activities

I had the opportunity to write a different blog post on 13 Fun Ways to Get Reluctant Writers Writing.  So many of these activities and materials fit well within spelling.  #1 and #11 are my favorites to do in the classroom!  Who doesn’t love writing in shaving cream?!?

10 ~ Lego “Build A Word”

This activity has a similar setup to the clothespin activity.  To start, This Reading Mama suggests writing letters on individual lego blocks.  Students could work individually or in small groups to connect their blocks to spell the word correctly.  You can differentiate this activity to have each letter in the word on the same color block or mixed up.

11 ~ Typing Spelling Words & Tablet Spelling

Students are able to type their words on the keyboard or tablet before writing them in the box or speech bubble.

12 ~ Hopscotch Grid

Here is another activity to do either inside or outside.  Outside, you can draw a large hopscotch board.  Inside I usually write the words on pieces of paper and organize them in a way to resemble a hopscotch board.  Students can toss a bean bag or a crumbled piece of paper to a word.  Hopping to the word using the board, the student must spell the word that their object landed on before hopping back.

13 ~ Flashlight Spelling

I love (and so do my students) our “Flashlight Friday” moments.  We use our flashlights to read in the dark and now I found another activity to use for all my flashlights! Students can begin by tracing the words with their flashlights first.  Then they can go to a blank space and “write” their words on the wall.

14 ~ Spelling Memory Game

Played as a typical memory game, where students have to flip over two cards at a time until they receive a match.  However, this time it is with their spelling words.  I like to have my students create their own cards for extra practice writing their words.  They write them in two blocks and then cut out their cards to play in pairs.

15 ~ Spelling Relay Races

One of many on this list that is in my “favorites” category!  The students enjoy this game because it is played in two teams.  In a bucket, at the end of a table, all the letter tiles are placed.  One person at a time from each team must run to the end of the table and grab ONE letter tile.  Once they run back and place the tile on the table, the next student goes to grab the next tile or letter in the word.  The team continues until the entire word is spelled.  

16 ~ Sign Language Spelling

Students are able to learn a little bit about sign language with this awesome resource!  This activity introduces students to ASL and the alphabet.  By spelling their spelling words they are able to sign each letter as they go.  Once they finished the word, they are able to check off the box before moving on.  This activity could easily be individual, pairs, small group or whole group!

17 ~ Spelling Go-Fish

Remember those cards that I had my students make back in #14’s Memory Game?  Well, I have another use for them!  Spelling Go-Fish!  Another student favorite!  Students have a select number of cards in their hands (e.g. 5).  Played as a typical game of “Go-Fish”, students ask their partner if they have a spelling word that they have in their hand.  I have them say the word, spell it, then say it again in the question.  “Do you have sure?”  “S-U-R-E” “Sure?”.  The partner replies either “Yes/No”, “I do/do not have sure, s-u-r-e, sure”.  If they don’t have the card the student needs to pick from the pile of other spelling words.  The game continues until all matches are collected.

18 ~ Jump & Spell

A great spring activity! While outside write all the letters of the alphabet in chalk.  Provide a student a word and they must jump from letter to letter spelling the word.

19 ~ Yoga Spelling

I absolutely love to incorporate movement breaks throughout the school day.  Not only for myself, but for my students as well.  For this activity have your students write the spelling word in the box and when they are completed, they should try the pose for each word.

20 ~ Dot Paint

Using a Q-tip or a Bingo dabber, students can “write” or “paint” their spelling words.  To start, students may have to trace the word letter by letter using the Q-tip or dabber.  After some practice, students should be able to “write” the word without the visual prompt.

21 ~ Lego Activity

I am pulling out the legos again from #10!  This time instead of spelling block by block, the students need to be a bit more creative! As Creative Family Fun shows,  on a flat piece of a lego board, students must use blocks to spell the word on the flat.  The thin lego pieces work the best for this activity.

22 ~ Spelling Exercises

Think of a Gross-Motor “Simon Says” Game!  Just include your spelling list and some basic exercises!  Have students spell their words while working out.  “Jumping Jacks to spell C-H-A-M-P” or “Squats to “P-L-A-N-T”.  This activity also pairs well with Education to the Core’s Spelling Bee Center Resource .

23 ~ Body Letters

Make the letters of each word with your body as you spell the word aloud.  

24 ~ Vowel / Consonant Cubes

Students are able to write their words in each of the boxes.  Next, color all the vowels red and consonants blue.  As an extension activity students can re-create their words using red and blue unifix-connect cubes . Have them pass it to a friend to see if they can guess which word they spelled just by looking at the pattern.  This is also a great teaching tool to show how blends and digraphs are going to be two blue blocks together.  If there two reds together – a vowel team.  Blue, red, blue, red…probably in most cases, going to be a long vowel silent e.

25 ~ Write the Room Spelling

Placing the spelling words throughout the room.  Students can take their clipboards and recording sheet to walk around the room recording the words they find.

I hope you found some great ideas in these 25 Hands-On Spelling Activities for Any Word List!  How do you get your students up and moving?  Can you incorporate spelling into that activity?  We would love to hear from you in the comments below.  Please don’t be shy when it comes to adding your strategies and fun spelling activities!   Also, let us know if you tried some of these activities and how they went!

Written by: Christopher Olson

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The 75 Best Spelling Practice Ideas

The Good and the Beautiful curriculum receives rave reviews for its spelling program, which is integrated right into our language arts lessons . Try these unique active spelling practice ideas when a child needs extra time or motivating encouragement to master certain words.

Active Spelling Practice Ideas

1. Spell the words out loud while trying to keep a balloon in the air, tapping it upward with each letter.

2. Jump across the room or the lawn. For each spelling word that is correct, the child may take one jump. If you have multiple children, see who can make it to the other end first.

3. Write the words in the air using a feather.

4. Use sign language to sign each letter of a spelling word. This may be slow at first, but the child will become proficient in signing letters by the end of the year. 

5. Without making any sound, mouth each letter to a friend and see if he or she can guess the word.

6. Hold an exercise pose while spelling each word.

7. Say each letter and then spin around once. Take a bow after you end each word. 

8. See how many words you can spell while standing on one foot. Switch feet and try to spell more!

9. Have the child do jumping jacks, sit-ups, lunges, squats, or other movements  as he or she says each letter.

10. Tape letters around the room in alphabetical order. Have the child run and touch each letter as he or she spells out the word. 

11. Stand in a martial arts stance and punch with each hand alternately while saying the letters. End each word with a kick. 

12. Write the spelling word with your finger on the palm of your other hand.

13. Lay on your back. Lift a leg for each letter you spell.

14. Climb up and down stairs by saying one letter of a word for each stair you climb.

15. Spell out the word with your finger on someone’s hand or back. Does he or she know what you are spelling?

Practice Spelling Through Play

16. Use blocks or LEGO™. Each time the child spells a word correctly, he or she receives a certain number of blocks or LEGO™ (3–5). After practice is done, the child may use the blocks won to build something.

17. Create a block tower. For each correct word, the child gets a block to add to a tower. See how high the tower can be built before it falls. With multiple children, each child creates a separate tower, or they may all add to the same one.

18. Write the words on colored dot stickers and place them on a stuffed animal.

19. Have a spelling bee for an audience of stuffed animals or toys.

20. Put together a puzzle. Let the child put one piece in place when he or she spells a word correctly.

21. Use your finger to write words in sand or on a cookie sheet with flour, salt, or sugar.

22. Hold up a word in a mirror’s reflection and have the child try to guess what it is.

23. Use a timer to see how fast you can spell, written or out loud. See if you can improve your time later in the week.

24. Play “Sparkle.” Take turns with the child, or in a group, saying the next letter of a word. When complete, the last person says, “Sparkle!” (or whatever word you choose). 

25. Pass a ball back and forth, saying one letter each time you throw the ball.

26. Get together with friends of the same age and have a small spelling bee. 

Take Spelling Practice Outdoors

27. Take a walk as a family. Every time you pass a tree, dog, house, fire hydrant, etc., stop and spell one of your words.

28. Use a jump rope while spelling, saying a letter each time you jump.

29. Use sidewalk chalk to write spelling words on the sidewalk or driveway.

30. While driving, have your child find letters on traffic or street signs or license plates to create words.

31. Blow bubbles each time a spelling word is spelled correctly.

32. Shoot a basketball or kick a ball into a goal each time you spell a word correctly.

33. Hop on one foot while spelling words. See how long you can spell before you fall! When you fall, start with the next word on the opposite foot.

34. Spell each word while driving in the car.

35. Practice spelling words while going on a walk. See if you can find things in nature that begin with the same letter as your spelling word.

36. Write spelling words in sand or dirt with a stick, feather, or anything else you find outside.

37. While swinging, have the child say each letter as he or she swings forward.

38. Spelling on wheels: have the child ride his or her bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, or other wheels up and down the sidewalk or driveway. Each time the child reaches you, have him or her spell a word before continuing.

39. Lay on a blanket and look at the clouds or stars. Spell each word while looking for patterns in the sky.  

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40. Write each spelling word several times on a balloon and then pop it.

41. Record yourself saying and spelling your words. Play it back.

42. Type the words on a computer using a fun font and color.

43. Write the words on a whiteboard, and then spell each word out loud, erasing each letter as you say it.

44. Write spelling words on index cards. If you have multiple children, consider having the children quiz each other.

45. Write spelling words on a big whiteboard or on individual whiteboards.

46. Use water to paint spelling words on construction paper.

47. Write the list of words in alphabetical order and reverse alphabetical order.

48. Use a fun pen with lots of colors to make a word in a rainbow.

49. Write the words on sticky notes and have a child hide the words around the room. You, another child, or the whole family can go on a search to find them!

50. Spell each word backward.

51. Use liquid glue to spell words. It will dry “raised” and look neat too. 

52. Sing in the shower: Spell each word while in the bath or shower!

53. Write a silly poem using each spelling word.

54. See how many times you can write your words in one minute.

55. Fold a sheet of paper in fourths (fold it twice), write one word in each square, and decorate. Bonus: Cut the squares to use them as flashcards.

56. Write words with a white crayon and then watercolor paint over the top to reveal the word. 

57. Have a pretend spelling bee for your family or friends. Use a water bottle for a microphone, and don’t forget to clap!

58. Copy each word, cover the word, write it again, and check.

59. Create your own font or try bubble letters.

60. Use yarn to spell out words.

61. In your very best handwriting, write each spelling word three times. Use cursive if you can.

62. Write spelling words three times on one line—small, medium, and then large.

63. Give the child four consonants and two vowels. See how many words he or she can spell. 

64. Use glow-in-the-dark markers or paint to write the words, and then check spelling in the dark.

65. Write words on scratch-art paper (colorful paper coated in black paint-like material).

66. Use washable window or dry-erase markers to write words on glass doors or windows.

67. Let the child write the spelling words on a bathroom mirror with a dry-erase marker. The child can then spell them out loud every time he or she goes into the bathroom.

68. Write the words with a drawing game on a tablet or phone.

69. Divide a sheet of paper into the number of letters of the spelling word. Have the child draw an item that begins with each letter in the appropriate box.

70. Use letter magnets to spell the words on the fridge.

71. Write a story that contains all of that week’s spelling words.

72. Make a spelling ribbon. Write the letters of each word in a continuous line to make a fun shape or pattern. Use each word three to four times. 

73. Write your spelling words in the order of the longest to the shortest.

74. Make a spelling stair step. Start on the first line and write just the first letter of the word. Go to the second line and write the first two letters of the word and so on until you have written the whole word.

75. Draw a fun scene and hide each spelling word in it twice. Have a friend or family member try to find the hidden words. 

Don’t forget to comment with your own ideas below!

Also, remember that children do not learn to spell most effectively by practicing list after list of words. Visit our Phonics & Spelling Rules videos playlist on our Kids YouTube channel for an engaging way to reinforce spelling rules. Our carefully designed spelling instruction incorporates spelling patterns, spelling rules, and so much more! Check out the Level 1–5 language arts courses , which are free to download at goodandbeautiful.com .

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I printed off some spelling worksheets from this website before, but now I can’t find them. They were so good! Can you point me in the right direction to finding them again

Hi Hayley! This blog post has some spelling resources that you may find helpful. https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/blog/tag/spelling/

Is there a list of spelling words used in each grade level? We are specifically struggling in level 3. Also , how long would it typically take an average student to complete a daily lesson, including spelling, at this level? Thanks.

Hi Erica! Specifically for Language Arts Level 3 starting on page x, you’ll find our Level 3 Spelling Scope & Sequence, which will outline the spelling words, spelling rules, and spelling patterns. The time it takes for a student to complete the Language Arts Level 3 Course Book will vary by child.

Are the handwriting books available to print off?

Yes! We are happy to offer both physical workbooks and PDF download options for your purchase. You can find them on our website, here: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pre-k-8-curriculum/handwriting/

I can’t wait to try some of these out! My daughter struggles with spelling.

Where are the spelling words at?

Hello! Spelling words can be found in the free PDF course sets. We also have additional blog posts and videos to help, like this one: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWLLKChkS0jN-K3ZucNmwBvjdas1JFwUC&si=gm_HqNL3vzg2ihEs

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Free Spelling Activities

I’m sharing 12 FREE, NO PREP, printable and digital Spelling Activities for Kindergarten, first and second grade students! These activities provide meaningful and engaging spelling practice and are perfect for any word work literacy center. I also offer details about my Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resource that offers weekly word lists, practice activities, parent letters, assessments and MORE for k-3!

Hey Friends!

I’m curious…. in your already crowded instruction schedule, does word study have a place?  Have you found a way to make spelling instructiion more than just giving a list of words on Monday and assessing on Friday?  Resources for teaching spelling can be hard to come by. Sometimes it feels like with the intense focus on more critical thinking skills in literacy, explicit spelling instruction (or word study) has become an outdated practice.  

But I think we can all agree we all want our students to be strong spellers!  Spelling is important!  It is related to reading.  If students can spell well, they will read well.   It’s related to writing.  When students spell well they can focus on communicating their ideas, rather than worrying about how to construct words. 

If you are looking for a word study program to use with your students, or maybe just looking to freshen up your spelling activities then you have come to the right place.  Today I’m excited to describe to you the Year-Long Weekly Word Study bundles I have created for kindergarten, first, second and third grade, as well as share my FREE, NO PREP Spelling Activities!  

Free Spelling Activities 

You’ve got a lot on your plate, so to help lighten your load I created this resource that includes 12 different EDITABLE spelling printables!  It is totally free and provides meaningful practice and the repetition students need for mastery of the spelling words and phonics patterns you teach.  With many activities to choose from, spelling practice will always feel fresh and engaging for students.  

To save you time, I created these Spelling Activities as an editable “autofill” document.  This means the ONLY thing you have to do is insert your spelling words (up to 12) into the spelling activities word list.  That’s it!!  Once you type your words into the word list, you simply print the pages you want to use.

Any of these activities make a great addition to your weekly word work routine.  Simply pair the spelling word cards with a pocket chart and print a few activities for an instant literacy center!  They also make great morning work or homework practice.  

The FREE resource includes ALL of the following activities: 

? Trace and Write Spelling

? ABC Order

? ipad Spelling

? Vowel Consonant Spelling

? Sign Language Spelling

? Rainbow Spelling *note this has been updated to include Rainbow Sound Spelling

? Triangle Spelling

? Spelling Illustrations

? Make a Word Search

? Spelling Word Shapes

? Roll-a-Color Spelling

? Spell and Move

Here are a few of our favorites!

Drop your name and email below and I’ll send these free spelling activities to your inbox now!

A Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resource for K-3

So while the activity pages I’ve shared above could be used in a variety of ways, I know there are teachers who are looking for more.  They want an actual program that explicitly teaches students different spelling patterns each week and offers them meaningful practice so students can master those patterns. That’s why I created Year-Long Weekly Word Study Resources for Kindergarten, first, second and third grade students.

Word study units are different from traditional spelling units.  Instead of giving students a list of words to memorize each week, word study units focus on a specific phonics skill.  Students are given explicit instruction on the phonics pattern.  They engage in activities throughout the week that allow them to practice the phonics skill and investigate and discover the patterns in words.  

Word study offers students opportunities to investigate and discover the patterns in words. When students have knowledge of these patterns they don’t learn to spell just one word at a time.  They can generalize and apply their new learning to their reading and their writing.  

My Weekly Word Study Units have EVERYTHING you need to provide your students with effective word study instruction and spelling practice all year long!

I have different units for kindergarten , first , second , AND third-grade students. While the units vary a bit from grade to grade, they all contain these core components:

? A Scope and Sequence

We know that for instruction to be most effective, it must be systematic and follow a scope and sequence . The scope and sequences included in these resources are based on my learning including Wiley Blevins’ book,  A Fresh Look at Phonics *,  The Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools, and  Speech to Print  and are specific for each grade.

? Word cards

These word cards can be printed out on card stock and used in centers, small groups, or for your whole group instruction.

? 3 Editable Practice Printables for Each Unit

We know that in order for students to master the skills we teach they need a lot of practice.  For every unit, you’ll get 3 editable practice printables. The activities vary slightly depending on grade and the skill that is being taught.

? Editable Assessments

While the assessments vary a bit from grade to grade, they all include:

– Word Dictation:  words that follow the week’s phonics skills and bonus spaces for review or high-frequency words.

– Sentence Dictation:  a sentence that includes target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and high-frequency words.

– Spelling Error Analysis:  a sentence that includes target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and high-frequency words. Students must correct the mistakes and rewrite the corrected sentences.

? A Teacher Assessment Guide and Master Word List

You’ll get an answer key for each unit to make it extra easy for you to quickly check those assessments!

?  A Family Letter for Each Unit

We know that word study looks a little different than traditional spelling that families may be accustomed to. This letter will help families understand the shift, inform them of the focus for the unit, and offer them ways to support their children at home.

Curious to learn more about Word Study and these resources? Take a look here for more details!

I hope the information and free resources I’ve shared here today will help to bring more effective word study and spelling practice into your classroom!

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50 Hands-On Spelling Activities

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Has your spelling practice become dry or boring? Well, brush off the dust and try some of these hands-on spelling activities !

Since readers need to have BOTH phonics and sight words  understanding to become good readers, focusing on both phonics AND sight words during spelling instruction is a great way to help words “stick” in a child’s memory.

When words are taken out of the context of a book and their patterns, letters, and parts are studied, it forces readers to slow down and really take it all the word has to offer them. This, in turn, helps them become better readers .

So today, I’d like to share 50 of my favorite hands-on spelling activities for phonics and sight words. Many of these are included in the back of my ebook, Teaching Kids to Spell .

Did you know you can find 700+ pages of printable spelling activities and games in my ebook? Yes! That’s enough to cover an entire year of spelling fun!

50 Hands-on Spelling Activities

Most all of these activities can be adapted for either phonics OR sight words. You can also insert your child’s spelling list into the activity instead of using the specific words shown in the post.

1.  Scoop & Spell {This Reading Mama}

2.  Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Hop  {Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational}

3.  Stamp Your Words {Lessons Learnt Journal}

4.  Go on a Word Treasure Hunt {Hands On: As we Grow}

5.  Make a Spelling Word Search Puzzle {This Reading Mama}

6.  Use a Spelling Dictionary {The Measured Mom}

7.  Dot Sticker Spelling {School Time Snippets}

8.  Post-a-Word {This Reading Mama}

9.  Make a Giant Crossword Puzzle {A Mom with a Lesson Plan}

10.  Phonics Jumping Game {Learners in Bloom}

11.  Play Word Rocket  {Playdough to Plato}

12.  Spell with Beads {Frugal Fun 4 Boys}

13.  Spell with LEGO Letters {This Reading Mama}

14.  Spell the Most Words Game {No Time for Flashcards}

15.  Spinning Straw Spellers {Still Playing School}

16.  Build Words with Rocks {Sugar Ants}

17.  Glitter Spelling {Here Come the Girls}

18.  Play Word Bump! {This Reading Mama}

19.  Roll a Sight Word {I Can Teach My Child}

20.  Making Words {Buggy and Buddy}

21.  Paint your Words {Childhood 101}

22. Oversized Letter Cards for Spelling {This Reading Mama}

23.  Seek and Find Spelling Game {What Do We Do All Day?}

24.  Rainbow Write Your Words {Nurture Store}

25.  Words 3 Ways  {Teach Mama}

26.  Use Crayon Resist {This Reading Mama}

27.  Spell with Pipe Cleaners {Make and Takes}

28.  Spell with Your Fingers {Home School Innovation}

29.  Use Word Sorts  {This Reading Mama}

30.  Spell with Cereal {A Mom with a Lesson Plan}

31. Finger Tap Spelling {This Reading Mama}

32.  Car Track Delivery Spelling Game  {Stay at Home Educator}

33.  Make a Chalkboard Refrigerator Game {Enchanted Homeschooling Mom}

34.  Visual Spelling Practice {Home Literacy Blueprint}

Roll & Cover Game

35. Roll & Cover Spelling Words {This Reading Mama}

36.  Make a Spelling Garage  {123 Homeschool 4 Me}

37.  Roll and Spell {Well-Nurtured Plants and Pillars}

38.  Letter Lacing {Mama Miss}

39.  Roll & Write Words {This Reading Mama}

40.  Spelling Hangman {Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas}

41.  Waffle Words Spelling Game {The Homeschool Post}

42.  Use a Board Game {Teach Beside Me}

43.  Spell with a Word Family Dictionary  {guest post on The Measured Mom}

44.  Play a Word Stretching Game  {The Pleasantest Thing}

45. DIY Spelling Word Puzzles {This Reading Mama}

45.  Allow Invented Spelling {1+1+1=1}

46.  Spelling Puzzles {No Time for Flash Cards}

47.  Missing Letter Spelling Game {Imagination Soup}

48.  Ride to Spell  {This Reading Mama}

49.  Spelling Battleship {Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational}

50.  Clip a Word {Sugar Ants}

51. Bottle Cap Spelling {This Reading Mama}

More Spelling Activities and Resources:

Go digital with spelling! Read all about my educational apps or purchase them on iTunes or Google Play!

All About Spelling is a fantastic spelling program using the Orton-Gillingham methods. Hands-on work is a big part of All About Spelling!

Using Words Their Way to Teach Spelling

Enjoy teaching! ~Becky

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May 13, 2014 at 9:26 am

Looks I need to get more creative with spelling! Thanks for these ideas!

May 14, 2014 at 5:06 am

Ha! We all could use a little creativity every once in a while, right?

May 13, 2014 at 3:11 pm

Wow! So many great ideas here! Thanks so much for mentioning my spelling post!

You’re very welcome!

May 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm

Great ideas!

May 15, 2014 at 9:17 am

What an awesome collection of creative spelling activities, Becky!! Sharing!

May 16, 2014 at 2:58 pm

Thank you, Malia!

May 16, 2014 at 7:41 pm

So many awesome ideas! Can’t wait to try a few out with the kids!

May 17, 2014 at 3:22 pm

Yes. I will be trying a few of these with my kids as well! 🙂

May 22, 2014 at 1:26 am

Such a great resource!! Pinned! p.s. thank you for including us : )

May 22, 2014 at 7:34 am

You’re very welcome! Thank you for your amazing idea!

June 3, 2014 at 11:11 pm

What a fantastic list and resource!! Thank you so much for including my Chalkboard Refrigerator Game 🙂

June 4, 2014 at 6:07 am

June 18, 2014 at 6:52 am

I had forgotten all about the Waffle Words I wrote long ago. Thanks for the ping.

I’ll have to put my brain on a math version of it now!

June 18, 2014 at 7:11 am

I’d love to see it when you’re finished. 🙂

November 11, 2015 at 3:01 pm

Wow really nice 😀 resources thanks for sharing

February 24, 2017 at 2:41 am

Great post!

June 7, 2017 at 1:57 am

Thax for the trick, so helpfull

August 26, 2017 at 3:21 am

there are some amazing ideas here, thank you 🙂

October 1, 2017 at 4:41 am

WOW!!!! very nice and interesting article written by you. Such a great piece of information.

November 18, 2017 at 3:06 am

Really nice! Thanks for sharing those fantastic activities. These creative spelling activities are wonderful. I would love to try these. Can’t wait. Awesome ideas.

April 15, 2018 at 11:20 am

I love all your posts! I’m a first year 2nd grade teacher so finding resources can be overwhelming and time consuming. I love that your worksheets are engaging for my students. Thanks for sharing!

March 1, 2021 at 8:12 pm

very good post i particularly liked the roll and dice one and use a board game

March 11, 2021 at 7:52 pm

I love this blog! I’m a first year 3nd grade teacher so finding resources can be time consuming. I love that your worksheets are engaging for my students. Thanks for sharing!

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Spelling Homework Ideas for Effective Learning

Are you unsure if your students are learning spelling properly? Are you looking for some effective spelling homework ideas that will boost your kid’s spelling skill in no time? Then this article is just for you.

In the past, teachers gave a list of words to write at home and bring them back to class the next day. No wonder students got bored after a few classes. But nowadays, keeping students hooked to learning spelling is one of the top priorities which is why teachers (and parents) need interactive spelling activities instead of the traditional ones. And to help them, we have gathered a number of spelling homework ideas that will successfully do their job to grow your kid’s interest to learn spelling.

Spelling Homework Ideas for 1 st Grade

Let’s start with the beginners. Students in this level are naturally interested to learn new words as they are discovering a whole new world. That’s why choosing a spelling activity for them should be done carefully.

For beginners, most of spelling practice should be done at class. You can give a few words to practice at home to improve their skill further but make sure:

• Not to give too many words for homework
• Not to give a word that wasn’t practiced in the class

For 1 st graders, homework should consist of words that were already learned in class and given only to practice further so that students can understand and memorize the words properly.

Check out the spelling homework ideas for 1 st graders:

• Write a word 5 times. Use a different color each time.
• Write the words in alphabetical order, then write them again in reverse order.
• Make word chain. Write a word, then write another word whose first letter is the last letter of the previous one.
• Ask the students to find out the number of syllables in each spelling word. They need to write the word using different color for each syllable.

Sight words

It is a clever strategy to start teaching sight words. These words are frequently used so students would see them everywhere and would learn then faster. You can print them out from SpellQuiz Printable Sight Words List.  The words here are divided in grades so that you won’t have to worry about using words that are harder for students in a certain level.

Hands on Spelling Activities to improve the skill of beginner level students

Not just homework, you should give some spelling activities also to make the learning process enjoyable. Here are some hands-on spelling activities for your little learner:

Create the words

These activities don’t involve writing the spelling words. We will use different types of letter shapes to build or assemble the given words. Check the activities below:

• Build the words with letter stickers.
• Make words with letter blocks.
• Create words with magnetic letter shapes.
• Use scrabble letter tiles to build the given words.
• Make words with alphabet stones.
• Create words with alphabet pasta.
• Use letter stamps to stamp your words into papers.
• Use Lego bricks to create the words.
• Make letters from play dough and build words with them
• Write letters on papers or cards and place them on the floor. Ask your kid to spell a word aloud while jumping from one letter to another.
• Use letter beads and thread them together to build the words.

Write the words

In these activities, the child needs to write the words, but not in the conventional way:

• Paint the words with brush and colors. You can use watercolor or acrylic paints.
• Write the words with crayon.
• Write each word with a certain colored pencil. Cut each letter apart and mix them. Ask your child to assemble the similar colored letters to build the words.
• Use chalk and board to write the words.
• Use markers and write the words on a whiteboard or on your window. Make sure to use washable markers.
• Ask your child to make letters with their body to spell a word.
• Use cotton buds and dot-paint each letter to build a word.
• Ask your child to type a word. You can use computer or a typewriter if you have one.
• Type each word 10 times. Use a different font each time.
• Use your finger and write each word on sand. You can also use salt. Just spread them on a tray and ask your child to write on them.
• Ask your child to write letters with whipped cream on cookies and build words with them. If spelled correctly, they can eat all the cookies used to spell the word.
• Write the words on the wall using a laser pointer.

Check out our guide on spelling schemes for primary schools , which will help you in determining the perfect spelling homework for your students.

Other activities

• Play Hangman game with your child.
• Assign a number to each word of the list. Make a spinner with the numbers. The student needs to spin to get a number and spell the assigned word.
• Ask your child to spell a word. Then ask them to spell another word that rhymes with it. You can use it when you are teaching them spelling patterns. Ask them to spell as many words as they can with similar pattern.
• Make spelling rhymes or spelling songs with your child. You must remember the spelling song for ‘Difficulty’ from movie ‘Matilda’. Try to make one for other words too. Here is one for the word ‘Mississippi’: M Mrs. I Mrs. S-S-I Mrs. S and S-I Mrs. P-P-I But make sure you’re not creating a rhyme for every word. It will be confusing.
• Make acrostic poem with each word. You can ask your child to make one too.
• Tell the students to draw a picture to describe the word they learned.
• Write the listed words on one side of the paper and write its definition on the other side. Play a game where you ask the definition in one round and the word in the next one.

Spelling Bingo

Play spelling bingo with your students. Give the students an empty chart and draw one on the board. Point to an empty block and say a word from your list. The students need to spell the word correctly to be able to write it in the box. This game can also be played at home.

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Spelling Homework Ideas for older students

Not just kids, even adults feel bored after a while with spelling lessons. That’s why we need to add some interesting spelling activities with traditional homework to keep the students engrossed.

Check out the spelling homework ideas given below. They are suitable for students of all levels and not just for students only. If you are an ESL student or just an individual willing to improve your spelling skill, these activities will help you learn and understand words faster.

1. Write a sentence with each word you learned. Try to use multiple words of the list in one sentence.

2. Write a story with the words you learned. If you are not sure what to write about, try some common themes such as: Holidays, Travel, Movie, Fantasy, City/Town, Seasons etc.

3. Divide the listed words in two sets and play ‘memory game’ with a friend or family member.

4. Find definitions of each word from the dictionary. Sort them out for similar meaning or origin.

5. Write a word, now try to make a new word by adding a letter. For example, To-> Toe-> Towel->Towels Go-> God-> Good-> Goods-> Goodness

6. Make a greeting card and try to add as many spelling words you learned as possible.

7. Write a paragraph that contains the word you learned, its synonyms and antonyms. Bonus points if you can do it for multiple words in one paragraph.

Word Search

‘Word Search’ is a great spelling activity for all level of students. Just be careful that the words you are using are appropriate for their level. There are many ways this game can be played:

• Give them a time limit. The one who found the highest number of words wins.
• Tell them how many words they need to find. The one that completes the fastest wins.
• For younger students, give a list of words along with the grid.

You can use play this game outside of the class too. Find a word grid on the internet and try to solve it on your own. Track how much time you need to solve each set and try to break your own record.

Spelling homework ideas can help you accomplish a lot. Check out these spelling practice hacks that you can use as a homework for your students now!

Now that you learned about spelling homework ideas to improve the spelling skill of your child, you need to monitor if these methods are actually working by evaluating your child’s skill. And in this case, SpellQuiz is your best friend! You can easily assess your kid’s progress with SpellQuiz Spelling Test where tests are divided by grades. You can find vocabulary tests suitable from grade-1 to grade-12 and older. Also don’t forget to check SpellQuiz Spelling Bee Online competition for more fun spelling activities, tips and tricks for improving spelling skills and much more.

Happy Spelling!

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Games are generally arranged here from easier to harder. Find the PreK-K games first. Look further down the page for primary grades, and then upper grades. Many of my original games have formats that can be played again and again with different words, of varying difficulty. So be sure to look carefully at several different levels of games as you seek out just the right ones for your students. If you still need more help, please Contact Me. I'll advise you, or maybe even write something new!

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