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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.

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30 Spelling Activities for ANY List of Words

• March 6, 2020

We work hard to teach our students the correct way to spell words.  We spend countless hours creating spelling practice activities that are fun and not just writing the word multiple times.  Are you ready to get some of those hours back?!  Take a look at these fabulous EDITABLE Spelling Activities we have created for your students to practice their word lists.

Our Spelling Activities are super simple to use!!!

• Enter your spelling list into the first page of the packet.
• Choose the activities you want to use that week.  (We have 150+ different pages  to choose from!)
• Print those activities.

These spelling activities can be sent home as homework, used in a word work center, or as independent practice. You can find all of our editable spelling activities, (general, seasonal, and holiday-themed) on Education to the Core Premium. Join today as a monthly or annual member for instant access to this resource and thousands more.

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1. spelling list.

This is the page where you will type in your spelling words (up to 15 words).  It can be sent home for students to study during the week, as well as for parents to cut apart and use as flashcards.

2. MAGIC WORDS

Write each spelling word in white crayon, then color over with a marker to watch them “magically” appear.

3. ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Write each spelling word in ABC order.

4. RAINBOW SPELLING

5. WRITE A SENTENCE

6. SECRET CODE

7. ROLL A SPELLING WORD

Roll the dice to see which way you are going to practice your spelling words.  Which number did you roll the most?

8. WORD ILLUSTRATIONS

Students choose 4 different spelling words to illustrate. As an extension, can they write a sentence to go with the picture?

9. TRACE WORDS

Practice each word as you trace it with different writing tools.

10. EMOJI SPELLING

11. PATTERN BLOCK SPELLING

12. VOWELS AND CONSONANTS

13. SCRABBLE SPELLING

14. SPIN IT — SPELL IT

15. SPELLING MAZE

16. SPELLING SPIRAL

17. SPELLING WORD SYLLABLES

Students practice separating their spelling words into syllables. Count on fingers, clap your hands, or stomp your feet to see how many syllables are in each word. Then circle the corresponding number.

18. SILLY WRITING

19. PYRAMID SPELLING

20. SPELLING RHYMES

21. SPELLING COLORS

22. WORD SEARCH

For your higher-level kiddos, this word search is great! They write their words either across, down, or as a challenge, diagonal on the grid. Then place random letters among the words. Share with a partner to see if they can find all of your “hidden” words!

23. WORD ART

24. CREATE A STORY

How many spelling words can your students include in a story? Write a short story that makes sense and illustrate it.

25. KEYBOARD WORDS

26. STAMPING SPELLING WORDS

Everybody loves dot markers! Grab a few different colors and stamp your spelling words as you read them.

27. SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

For a more challenging activity, connect spelling practice with vocabulary work by finding a synonym and antonym for each spelling word.

28. SIGN LANGUAGE SPELLING

29. How Many Sounds

30. Tic-Tac-Toe Spelling

Perfect for partner spelling activities. Your students can each take a color and play tic-tac-toe with their spelling words.

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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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Are there specific spelling flash cards or for which levels do they have specific spelling words? Great ideas! Thank you

Thank you for your support and your feedback, Alicia! We offer Spelling Rules Flashcards on our website as a physical or digital PDF. While Spelling flashcards are not included with the courses, children do practice spelling in our Language Arts courses. In fact, our Level 4 Language Arts Course Set includes a Spelling and Writing Workshop book to help students with spelling and writing. It reviews the spelling rules and offers lots of practice.

You can read more about our Spelling and Writing Philosophy on our website, here: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/spelling-and-writing-philosophy/

This is awesome!!!!!! Thank you for the ideas!!!!

Great ideas to help incorporate spelling

Perfect for keeping spelling fun!

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/

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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!

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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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Fun Spelling Practice Worksheets And Activities

Do you need low-prep spelling practice worksheets and activities that your students can do independently?

If you want activities that work for any list of words, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m sharing fun and engaging spelling activities that work for any list of spelling words.

Instantly create spelling practice worksheets for any list of words with these editable worksheets and activities.

Spelling practice can be repetitive and boring, or it can be fun and engaging. These editable spelling practice worksheets are a breeze to use. You’ll never waste your prep time trying to come up with creative spelling activities again!

⭐ Type in your list of spelling words, and every worksheet instantly fills in with those words! ⭐

Let’s explore these spelling practice worksheets together.

What’s included?

These worksheet packs provide a lot of variety. Type your words in and instantly create 24 different activities! Worksheet sets are available for 5, 10, 12, 15, or 20 words.

❤️ Low-prep pages include a variety of tracing, copying, and writing activities.

🧡 Activities like magic word painting, code breaker pages, and spelling tic-tac-toe keep kids engaged.

💛 Word sorts, silly sentences, and story-writing activities get kids thinking.

💚 Cut-and-paste word sorts get kids thinking about the patterns.

Instantly create spelling practice worksheets for the exact spelling words your class needs using these easy-to-use customizable worksheets.

These editable spelling practice worksheets are a breeze to use. First, you’ll need to be on a computer, not a tablet, phone, or Chromebook.

Then, just open the file in Adobe Reader and add your words. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

• Type in your words.
• Select the worksheets you want to use.
• Print the selected pages.

It really is that easy! All the worksheets auto-populate with your words, and the font sizes adjust automatically.

Tip: If you aren’t familiar with editable PDFs, check out these blog posts for video tutorials and tech tips .

How can you use these spelling practice worksheets?

You can use these spelling practice worksheets in lots of ways. They’re perfect for seatwork or morning work. You could also send them home for homework or use them as a word work center activity.

Assign specific pages or create a work packet. or let students pick which activities they want to complete using a choice board.

Differentiation Tips

With so many options, incorporating choice is easy. Use a choice board and let your students pick which activities they want to complete.

Since the worksheets are editable, differentiating your spelling practice worksheets is a breeze. Give a pre-test. It’s easy to create a different version of the same activities for students who test out of a skill or list. Differentiation is as simple as typing a new list of words!

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What is Spelling and What are Spelling Practice Worksheets?

Spelling refers to the act of forming words correctly by arranging letters in the proper order. It is a fundamental aspect of written language and involves knowledge of letter-sound relationships, phonics rules, and patterns. Correct spelling not only conveys meaning clearly but also enhances reading comprehension and overall language proficiency. Through practice, exposure to words, and understanding rules, individuals can develop their skills and become proficient in spelling a wide range of words. Worksheets play a crucial role in helping kids develop their skills and expand their vocabulary. These printable spelling worksheets provide a structured platform for students to practice words, reinforce rules, and engage in various activities. Whether it's spelling practice sheets for kindergarten students or more advanced worksheets for higher grades, these resources offer a wide range of benefits.

Why Are They Important and How Are They Best Used?

It is important for children to practice their words throughout the week. These spelling practice templates are perfect for class work or homework, and are fun to use. All of our templates are customizable, making it easy for teachers to differentiate student assignments without it being obvious. Simply create a worksheet based on our templates to fit the needs of your class, or print as is!

These handouts can be supported by spelling test worksheets , as they provide a means to assess progress and identify areas that require additional focus or review. By incorporating periodic spelling tests alongside regular practice activities, educators can foster skills, vocabulary growth, independent learning abilities, provide targeted feedback, and adjust instruction accordingly to enhance overall proficiency.

Spelling practice worksheets are important tools for several reasons and can be best used in the following ways:

• Continuous Improvement: Spelling worksheets for kindergarten and beyond support ongoing skill development by offering regular practice opportunities. Kids can use these printable spelling worksheets to identify areas of weakness, track their progress, and focus on improving specific skills over time.
• Reinforcement: Worksheets for spelling words reinforce skills by providing targeted exercises that allow learners to practice words repeatedly. This repetition helps solidify understanding of patterns, rules, and word recognition. Practice worksheets offer a range of activities, such as word puzzles, word sorts, or writing exercises. These varied activities keep students engaged and provide multiple avenues for practicing various skills.
• Skill Development: Activities provided in these worksheets encourage students to practice words, improving their accuracy and overall skills. Whether it's through practice writing, completing missing letters, or engaging with lists, these worksheets provide targeted exercises to reinforce correct spelling.
• Vocabulary Expansion: Worksheets often incorporate vocabulary words and sight words, helping students expand their word bank and strengthen their reading comprehension. By encountering new words within the context of practice, students improve their vocabulary skills alongside proficiency.

Best Use of Spelling Practice Worksheets

To get the most out of these worksheets, educators should:

• Introduce new concepts before assigning related worksheets.
• Provide clear instructions and model examples to ensure students understand the activities.
• Offer guidance and support as needed, particularly for younger or struggling students.
• Encourage students to review their work and self-correct any mistakes.
• Incorporate regular review sessions to reinforce previously practiced words and concepts.

By implementing these strategies and utilizing a spelling worksheets maker, generator, or creator, educators can create engaging and effective spelling practice worksheets that cater to the specific needs and abilities of their students. These worksheets foster continuous improvement, reinforce skills, develop vocabulary, and provide a structured platform for students to enhance their proficiency.

Spelling Practice Worksheets

To create a worksheet, you can take advantage of various online tools such as a printable spelling worksheets maker, spelling worksheet generator, or spelling worksheet creator. These user-friendly resources provide a seamless experience for educators to design customized worksheets that align with their teaching objectives. By choosing a template and accessing the Storyboard Creator, teachers can easily modify each element on the template to fit their specific needs. Whether it's changing the instructions, adding word lists, or incorporating interactive elements, the customization options are limitless. Once the worksheet is complete, it can be saved in the storyboard library for future use or printed right away. With these convenient tools at hand, educators can effortlessly create a handout that caters to the unique requirements of their class, fostering a productive and engaging learning experience.

Tips for Creating Spelling Worksheets

• Determine the Words: Select a set of words that align with your curriculum or the specific focus of the practice worksheet. Consider the grade level and patterns appropriate for your students, especially when creating worksheets for kindergarten.
• Organize the Worksheet Format: Design the layout of the worksheet, creating sections or rows for each spelling word. Ensure there is enough space for students to write or practice writing the words.
• Incorporate Engaging Spelling Activities: Integrate various activities into the worksheet to make it interactive and engaging. Examples include word searches, fill-in-the-blank exercises, word scrambles, or creating sentences with the spelling words.
• Provide Word Support: Depending on the students' needs, include additional support such as visual cues, pictures, or definitions alongside the spelling words. This can assist with comprehension and reinforce vocabulary development.
• Customize to Fit Learning Objectives: Tailor the worksheet to meet specific learning objectives or skills you want to reinforce. For instance, you can focus on specific patterns, word families, or vocabulary related to a particular theme or subject.
• Utilize Technology Tools: Explore online resources and tools that allow you to create custom spelling worksheets. These tools often provide features such as word banks, automatic word shuffling, and various formatting options, making the process more efficient.
• Review and Proofread: Before finalizing the worksheet, review the words, instructions, and activity content to ensure accuracy and clarity. Check for any errors or inconsistencies that may confuse students.
• Print or Share the Worksheet: Once you are satisfied with the final product, either print it out for physical distribution or save it as a digital file to share electronically with your students. Consider the format that best suits your instructional needs.

Activity Ideas for Using Spelling Practice Worksheets

They provide opportunities for children to actively engage with the words, reinforce skills, and make practice enjoyable and interactive without the added pressure of it being a test or formal assessment. Check out some of our awesome ideas!

• Word Scramble: Create a section on the worksheet where students unscramble jumbled letters to form the correct spelling of the given words. This activity challenges students' word decoding skills and reinforces the correct sequence of letters.
• Word Sort: Include a word sort activity where students categorize the words based on specific criteria. They can sort words by patterns, syllables, or word families, promoting critical thinking and strengthening their understanding of word relationships.
• Word Pyramid: Design a word pyramid activity where students start with a single letter at the top and add letters below to form a complete word. Students can follow the pattern or phonetic rules to create words with increasing complexity.
• Fill in the Blanks: Provide sentences with missing words, and students need to fill in the blanks with the correct spelling. This activity reinforces contextual understanding and encourages students to apply their knowledge in a meaningful way.
• Spelling Word Art: Allow the class to showcase their creativity by incorporating an art element. Have students write each word in a decorative or artistic way, using different colors, fonts, or design elements. This activity engages students visually while reinforcing skills.
• Spelling Word Puzzles: Create word puzzles, such as word searches or crosswords, using the words. Students search for the words within a grid of letters or solve clues to complete the crossword, promoting word recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Spelling Bingo: Adapt the traditional bingo game to focus on spelling words. Create a bingo grid with the words randomly placed. Call out the words, and students mark the corresponding words on their grids. This game adds an element of excitement and competition to practice.
• Spelling Word Sentences: Include a section where students create their own sentences using the spelling words. This activity encourages students to apply the words in context, reinforcing their understanding of word usage and sentence structure.
• Dictation Sentences: Include dictation sentences in your worksheets, where students listen to sentences containing spelling words and write them down. This activity enhances both listening skills and accuracy.
• Practice Writing: Provide space for students to write words multiple times, allowing them to practice forming the letters and reinforcing correct spelling through repetition.

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How to Make Spelling Worksheets

Choose one of the premade templates.

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Click on “Copy Template”

Once you do this, you will be directed to the storyboard creator.

Give Your Worksheet a Name!

Be sure to call it something related to the topic so that you can easily find it in the future.

Edit Your Worksheet

This is where you will include directions, specific images, and make any aesthetic changes that you would like. The options are endless!

Click "Save and Exit"

When you are finished, click this button in the lower right hand corner to exit your storyboard.

From here you can print, download as a PDF, attach it to an assignment and use it digitally, and more!

Happy Creating!

Frequently Asked Questions About Spelling Worksheets

What are spelling practice worksheets.

They are educational resources designed to provide focused practice activities for children to enhance their spelling skills. They often include exercises, games, and activities that target specific patterns, vocabulary words, or rules.

What are some simple approaches to formatting spelling practice worksheets creatively?

One simple approach to formatting these handouts creatively is by incorporating word games. Word games add an element of fun and interactivity, making them more engaging for kids. For example, you can create crossword puzzles where students need to fill in the correct spelling words based on given clues. Another option is to design word searches, where children search for the spelling words hidden within a grid of letters. Additionally, you can include activities like word scrambles, where students unscramble jumbled letters to form the correct spelling of words. These game-based formats encourage students to actively participate in practice while enjoying the challenge of solving puzzles or finding words.

How can I incorporate these handouts into a balanced literacy program?

These handouts can be integrated into a balanced literacy program by aligning them with other components such as phonics instruction, word study, and reading and writing activities. Teachers can use them as a focused component within the broader literacy framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to developing spelling skills.

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Here is a wide assortment of 2nd grade spelling words and activities for your family or classroom! My biggest list of 175 second grade words was compiled after researching textbooks, dictionaries and a variety of online resources. They are words your second grader will need to know to succeed in this key year of elementary school.

While you're here, please check out the rest of my grade-level spelling word lists, games, worksheets, and other age-appropriate activities. Click on the links below for the resources you need.

Lists of 2nd Grade Spelling Words

175 Second Grade Spelling Words - A comprehensive list of words that are important for second graders to know. Here's peek at just a few:

Second Grade Spelling Bee Words - This printable list of 100 words is suitable for a classroom competition. It's also a great study list for parents! Words range from easy to challenging. 

2nd Grade Vocabulary Words  :  Challenge your 2nd grade students with a BIG list of 200 words to use in their speaking vocabularies. Soon, they will be reading and writing these words, too! An engaging graphic groups 100 of the words into these categories: Calendar, Animals, Science, Math, Foods, Homophone Sets, Adjectives, Verbs, People and Places . Find the complete list of words, along with teaching helps and extension activities here. 

Second grade sight words - The all-important Dolch words, broken down in three subsets for your convenience. Study a few at a time.

Group One: best, call,  cold, fast, five, gave, its, sing, sit, sleep, tell us, use, why, wish.  Find the rest of the words, and teaching helps here. 

Dolch words - Complete list of Dolch words for preprimer through 3rd grades. The second grade subset includes always, around, because, been, found, many, these, upon, which, would, write and many more. 

Dolch nouns - More sight words for your 2nd graders to learn to spell. From apple to garden to party to window , these words will equip your students to read and write sentences more easily. Fluency increases as more sight words are mastered! Spelling improvement is a definitive plus as well!

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My book, Word Detective (Grade 2):  130 Games and Puzzles to Improve Spelling , is available on Amazon! This is a hard copy book,   Learn more!  

There's a fun mystery, "The Case of the Hidden Gold," in the book, which kids will solve as they work through the puzzles in the book.  This volume covers 200 spelling words. It's packed with learning and brimming with FUN!  

A Word Detective (Grade 3) is also available on Amazon! Double the fun and get both for your active learners!

Spelling Activities for 2nd Grade

Second grade lesson plans - 25 spelling dictation sentences and full instructions. Use a few of these each week to provide students with extra practice in writing, spelling and using spelling words in context. 

S.I.P.  -  Easy-to-teach lesson covers the of capitalization of holidays and brand names. Fits  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.2a    (Capitalization)

Worksheets for 2nd grade Spelling Words - Fun worksheets provide age-appropriate practice with 2nd grade spelling words. Word search puzzles with frequently misspelled words, fill-in stories, and many more to choose from. Try them all!

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

Set #1  - What will a lion say to a mouse? What's in the hole in your yard? What will you do about the panda in your pool? Assign these  second grade writing prompts  to your students and learn what they think!

Set #2  - What does your pet lizard like to read? When should you NOT give your teacher a big red apple? What should always do in the morning? Your early learners will love these  2nd grade writing prompts !

Second Grade Writing Practice :  A Zoo-y Day ! - A delightful way for students to practice reading and spelling as they  write  their very own goofy story about a trip to the zoo. Every story will be different!

Fill-In the Family  - Kids identify words in the same word family within a sentence, then add another word from the same family to complete the sentence. Great way to practice reading comprehension  and  spelling!

Kids' Spelling Practice - Fun ways for students to write their spelling words over and over.  Use "Fancy Letters" or "Partner Practice" to make spelling practice much more interesting!!!

2nd Grade Spelling Activities and Games - Get your students working and thinking together as they practice their spelling words with these whole-class interactive games. Try both "Identity Riddles" and "Stand and Spell for lots of learning fun!

Second Grade Spelling Fun: Puzzlers and Brain Teaser s - Play these on the board with the whole class or use paper and pencil at home for some critical thinking and spelling fun!

Roll It! - Easy-to-make spelling word games. Roll the consonants around the tube to spell new words. Great at home or at school.  

Be sure to check out my collection of Fun Spelling Worksheets for grades 1 and 2.  

You'll find lots of all-new pages, not on the website , to help boost your first and second graders' spelling and phonics skills!

Compound Word Wizards - Whole class  or large-group activity for learning about compound words. Build new words as you play a fun game. Use the same format again and again with new words. Fun for everyone!

Spelling Bee Games - Try one of my new Silent Spelling Bee variations. A fun--and quiet--twist on  a classic game!

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You'll also find many helpful ideas for your second grade student in my  spelling word games , spelling homework ideas , and 3rd grade spelling words and resources .

Ann Richmond Fisher is a longtime published educational writer, a former classroom teacher and a former homeschool teacher. Ann's spelling bee resources, graded spelling word lists, spelling games, worksheets, and other language arts resources have become respected around the globe since she launched Spelling-Words-Well in 2010.

Ann is also the creator of  www.word-game-world.com .

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As your children learn writing and spelling, they are likely to come home with spelling word lists. It’s their job to study and learn the words, but simply looking at them isn’t always going to do the trick - they will probably need some tools to help them remember the words . Here are 18 creative and interactive ways to practice spelling words.

Make a Spelling Word Origami Fortune Teller

These are also known as Cootie Catchers. It’s easy enough to create spelling word Cootie Catchers, and having your child spell the word out loud is very helpful for auditory learners .

Make and Use a “Word Catcher"

These modified fly-swatters can be a lot of fun to use. Give your child a copy of her spelling words, and you might be surprised to see how enthusiastic she is to start swatting the words in all the books, magazines, posters, and papers in the house.

Magnetic Letters, Alphabet Blocks, or Scrabble Pieces

Just as saying the words out loud can help an auditory learner, literally building the words can be helpful for more visual learners. Just keep in mind you might need more than one set of magnetic letters to spell all the words.

Create Your Own Crossword Puzzle

Luckily there are free online tools like Discovery Education's puzzlemaker program to help you make puzzles. All you have to do is type in the word list.

Use Sensory Play

Some kids learn better when all their senses are involved . Doing things like spraying shaving cream on the table and letting your child trace the words in it or having him write the words with a stick in the dirt can help cement the words in his memory.

Play Spelling Word Memory

There are a couple of ways to do this. You can make two sets of flashcards with the spelling words—it’s a good idea to write each set in a different color—or you can make one set with the words and one with the definition. After that, it’s played just like any other Memory game.

Trace the Words in Rainbow Colors

This is a variation on the old “write your words ten times” homework. Your child can trace each word over and over to remember the order of the letters for each word. In the end, though, it’s a lot prettier than a simple word list.

Let Your Child Text the Words to You

This way to practice spelling words depends, of course, on whether your child has a cell phone and what the plan includes. With unlimited texting, it’s easy enough for you to receive the text , correct the spelling if necessary, and send back an emoji.

Use Sandpaper Letters to Make Spelling Word Rubbings

Though it requires a little prep work, this is a fun way to practice the words. Once you have a set of sandpaper letter stencils, your child can arrange each word, place a piece of paper over it, and make a rubbing with pencil or crayons .

Make Word Searches

This, too, is an activity that is easy enough with online resources. SpellingCity.com is a fantastic site that allows you to make word searches and create other activities for your child.

Play Hangman

Hangman is a great go-to game when it comes to spelling words. If you have your child use a copy of the spelling list, it will be easier to narrow down which word you’re using. Remember, you can always use the definition as a clue!

Make up a Spelling Word Song

It may sound silly, but there’s a definite connection between music and literacy. If you and your child are creative, you can create your own silly tune. For the less musically-inclined, try setting the words to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or another nursery rhyme song.

Play the “Add-A-Letter” Game

This game is a fun way to interact with your child. One of you starts writing the spelling word on the paper by writing one letter. The next one adds the next letter. Since many word lists include words that start with the same sounds, it may be challenging to know which word your game partner started writing.

Write a Story Using Each Spelling Word

Many teachers ask students to do this with their spelling words for homework, but you can add a twist by giving your child a topic to write or tell a story about. For example, challenge her to write a story about zombies using all the words.

Highlight the Words in the Newspaper

Give your child a highlighter and a pile of newspapers and time him to see how long it takes to find and highlight all the words on the list.

Play a “What Letter Is Missing?” Game

Slightly different than Hangman and similar to the "Add-a-Letter" game, this game is played by writing or typing the words, but leaving a blank space or two for key letters. Your child will have to put in the correct letters. This works particularly well to practice the vowel sounds.

Act Them Out

Essentially this is playing the game Charades with your child’s spelling words. You can do it a couple of ways—give your child a list of the words and have her guess which one you are acting out or put all the words in a bowl, and have her choose one and act it out.

Put Them in ABC Order

While alphabetizing the list won’t necessarily help your child learn to spell each individual word, it will help him recognize the words. For some children, just moving the strips (on which each word is written) around can help them keep the word in their visual memory.

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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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Fifth Grade Spelling Words – 36 Week Program

The fifth grade spelling words curriculum below spans 36 weeks and includes a master spelling list and five different printable spelling activities per week to help support learning. You may print materials for your classroom or distribute them to parents for home use. (read more about the  spelling curriculum design. ) To take full advantage of the program, consider using the spelling program together with the companion  5th grade reading comprehension worksheets .

Teacher / Parent Materials (PDF Format)

Each week  includes 5 Different 3rd Grade Spelling Activities!  

Fifth Grade Spelling Words Worksheets (PDF Format)

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