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Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Words

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Can I make a confession? I almost didn’t post this sidewalk chalk spelling idea because I thought it was too simple.

But, then I realized that we’re all looking for simple ideas. And, when we’re practicing spelling words, we really don’t need to get too complicated.

So, if you’ve got beautiful weather and your kids just want to be outside, have them spend a few minutes writing their spelling words with sidewalk chalk.

Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Words

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Set Up Your Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Activity

All you need to do for this activity is to make sure you have sidewalk chalk and some concrete to write on. That’s it. No prep needed.

You can use your driveway, the sidewalk, a back patio, or even a brick wall!

Our driveway is usually quite colorful when the weather is nice because of all the learning activities, games, and artwork we do!

Go outside to practice spelling words with this simple outdoor learning activity: sidewalk chalk spelling words. It's easy and fun!

Write Your Sidewalk Chalk Spelling Words

To do this simple outdoor learning activity, have your child write out all their spelling words with chalk.

They can write them big or small, all one color or in every color in the box.

They can get creative and add swirls and other embellishments or write the words in block letters. Anything goes!

You can even do a practice spelling test ouside!

(And if they write them big, they can always walk their spelling words too!)

Remember, it doesn’t have to be complicated to have fun with your spelling words. You can simply just get out the sidewalk chalk and write some sidewalk chalk spelling words.

Go outside to practice spelling words with this simple outdoor learning activity: sidewalk chalk spelling words. It's easy and fun!

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Dot Marker Spelling Words

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Have you ever used dot markers?

We used them most often when my girls were preschoolers. In fact, you can find tons of great ways to use them for toddlers and preschoolers.

But, you don’t have to pack these away once your kids reach kindergarten. In fact, we got our out recently to practice our spelling words when we made Dot Marker Spelling Words.

Dot Marker Spelling Words

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Set Up Your Dot Marker Spelling Activity

The great thing about this activity is that set-up is a breeze. As long as you have the supplies on hand, it will only take a couple of minutes.

You’ll need some dot markers, blank paper, and your spelling list.

You can use plain white paper, lined paper, or even colorful construction paper. Feel free to make this activity fun and colorful!

Where To Buy Dot Markers

The most common types of dot markers that I see in kids activities are the Do-A-Dot brand. You can purchase these from Amazon and can also find them in some toy or craft supply stores.

As an alternative, you can use BINGO dabbers. I found a few in a dollar store for us to use. These come in fewer colors and are a bit sloppier. But, they’re not any sloppier than many other art supplies!

Once you have a set of markers, you can use them for many different activities!

Here's a fun way to practice spelling words, use a fun tool to write your words with this idea, Dot Marker Spelling Words.

Practice Your Dot Marker Spelling Words

Once you’re set up, have your child use the dot markers to create their spelling words using dots. You may need to demonstrate first, but it’s an easy concept to get.

Quite often, these words turn out big so you may go through several sheets of paper. You can conserve paper by using the front and back of each piece of paper or raiding a scrap paper pile.

It’s a fun challenge to make your words with dots and anything that makes spelling words fun is a winner in my book!

Here's a fun way to practice spelling words, use a fun tool to write your words with this idea, Dot Marker Spelling Words.

Fun Variations To This Dot Marker Spelling Word Activity

Turn your spelling word into dot art! Choose one word to concentrate on and use your dot markers to make word art.

Use your dot markers to mark your words while you play Spelling Word BINGO.

Use your dot markers to make a set of spelling word flash cards so you can practice throughout the week.

Shop our list of spelling homework station supplies here.

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Alphabet Bead Spelling Words

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Have you seen those bags of alphabet beads in the craft store?

It’s fun to use them to make jewelry, but there are so many fun educational things you can use them for as well. Like today, we’re going to use them as a fun spelling activity.

So, grab your word list and let’s make some alphabet bead spelling words.

Alphabet Bead Spelling Words is such a fun activity to help your child master any spelling list. It's easy to set up and promotes fine motor skills too.

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Once you’re done with your alphabet bead spelling, check out these other fun ways to practice spelling words.

Set Up Your Alphabet Bead Spelling Activity

This activity doesn’t need any set-up beyond grabbing a couple of supplies.

All you need in a bag of letter beads and a printed list of your child’s spelling words. That’s it. Gather everything and have it ready for homework time.

Where to Buy Alphabet Beads

Purchasing your letter beads is the most time-consuming part of this process. But, one you have them, you can do this spelling activity over and over again.

You can usually find them in any craft store or in the craft department at a store like Target and Wal-Mart.

If you don’t want to go out shopping, you can also find the on Amazon. Here are a few options to check out.

Colorful Alphabet Beads

Use Letter Beads for Spelling Practice

Once you have the supplies, simply have you child use the beads to spell each of their words.

They can just pick out the letters to form the words. Or, they can thread them onto a pipe cleaner for some additional fine motor practice.

Keep the alphabet beads in a small bag or container, like a cute pencil bag, near your homework station. That way, they’ll always be ready for after school spelling practice.

Grab some beads and start practicing spelling words with this fun Alphabet Bead Spelling Words activity. It's a fun way to learn.

Fun variations to this Alphabet Bead Spelling Words activity

For an added challenge, call out the words to your child so they have to spell by memory. This adds a fun twist to a practice spelling test.

Give your child the letters of one of their words and mix up the bead. Have them unscramble the letters to make their spelling word.

String your beads on jewelry cord to make a spelling word bracelet. They could even wear the bracelets for some instant word practice. (But make sure to leave the bracelets at home for spelling test day!)

Shop our list of spelling homework station supplies here.

Looking for fun ways to practice spelling words? Try this alphabet bead spelling idea.

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Do you want an excuse to play with Post-Its? Then try this spelling activity with sticky notes.

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Disappearing Spelling Words is a fun activity that adds a little science to your spelling practice.

Keep your spelling words seen when you create a simple Spelling Words Wall like this from Rainy Day Mum

Spelling Word BINGO

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BINGO has always been fun to play and it’s incredibly versatile.

You can use it to learn all sorts of things: numbers, letters, math facts, and sight words, and even spelling words!

And, that’s how we’re going to practice spelling words today. We’re going to turn our spelling word list into a fun game of BINGO. Get ready to have some fun while we play Spelling Word BINGO.

Turn your spelling homework into a fun game when you use this printable template to make your own Spelling Word BINGO game.

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Set Up Your Spelling Word BINGO Game

Before you begin, you’ll need to gather a few simple supplies.

You will need a printable BINGO template, spelling list, and small items to use as markers. I used flat glass marbles, but you could also use mini erasers, milk jug caps, rocks, pennies, or whatever else you can find.

Using your child’s spelling word list, you will need write one word in each of the squares of your BINGO board.

Tip: You can reusue your BINGO board if you laminate it! Just write your words on the laminated board with a dry-erase or washable marker. We love this laminator for home use.

Now it’s time to play. You can play this game with one or more kids. Print out a BINGO board for each kid and make sure the words you list are in a different order on each board.

Turn your spelling homework into a fun game when you use this printable template to make your own Spelling Word BINGO game.

Special note: To make things easier for you, I created a simple 4×4 printable BINGO board. You can click on the link below to download and print.

DOWNLOAD your Spelling BINGO template here.

How to play Spelling Word BINGO

One person will need to be the caller. (This is a great job for a parent!). The caller need to use the spelling list to call out words one at a time.

The player(s) put a marker over the word when you hear it. The first person to get a line across, down, or diagonal wins the game.

If you’re playing with only one child, you can challenge them to cover every word on the board.

Have fun learning while playing Spelling Word BINGO.

Make your own spelling word BINGO game for fun at-home spelling practice.

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Turn your spelling homework into a fun game when you use this printable template to make your own Spelling Word BINGO game. #spelling #education #CreativeFamilyFun

My Must-Have Resource for Spelling Word Practice Ideas

I’ve gathered all of my spelling practice ideas into a simple, printable ebook.

You can purchase a printable form of this book for $7.50 The book is designed to print and turn into a half-page size booklet. It’s perfect to keep at your homework station. Your kids can flip through and find a fun way to practice their spelling words.

The ideas will be convenient and ready to use. No need to turn on the computer every day for ideas.

Most activities require little to no prep time. And, if you make sure you have all the supplies on the Master Supply List (included in the book) on hand, you’ll be able to do any of these fun spelling word ideas any time.

Click here for my sales page where you can purchase a copy of the ebook.

Spelling practice printable ebook

Rainbow Writing Spelling Word Practice

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Sometimes you just need a little color in your life. It makes everything so bright, cheerful, and fun – even spelling words.

Today we’re going to practice our spelling words with rainbow writing. This is a method I learned from my girls’ teachers over the years. They use it to learn everything from names and phone numbers to sight words and now spelling words.

It’s so easy and so much fun that your kids will want to use it to practice their spelling words all the time.

Let’s grab a few supplies and get started. 

Add a little color to your homework with this fun way to practice spelling words, Rainbow Writing. It's a fun way to learn!

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What is Rainbow Writing?

Rainbow writing is a fun way to use repetition to help practice spelling words and sight words. It’s a simple process where you use multiple colors of pencil or crayon to create a fun rainbow effect when you write.

How to set up this rainbow spelling activity

You will need some lined paper and colorful writing utensils.

We used crayons, but you can also use colored pencils or colored gel pens. (If you use markers, beware! Your words may end up looking brown and not rainbow colored.)

You’ll also need your child’s list of spelling words. 

Add a little color to your homework with this fun way to practice spelling words, Rainbow Writing. It's a fun way to learn!

Rainbow Write Spelling Words

Choose 7 or 8 colors.

Start writing your words with one color, then keep writing over it with each additional color.

When you get done, your words will look like rainbows.

Use this method to write each of your spelling words.

If you’ve got a kid who loves rainbows or just need to brighten a dreary day, try some rainbow writing the next time your child needs to practice spelling words.

Helpful Hints:

You’ll want to write your words bigger than normal to have room to trace with each color. Use two or three lines instead of one to write the words.

If you don’t want to use paper for this project, you can also practice rainbow writing with colored chalk on a chalkboard.

This method isn’t just for spelling words! You can use it to practice sight words, letters, numbers, or even math facts. 

How have you used rainbow writing?

Rainbow writing is a fun and effective way to practice spelling words or sight words. Here's how to do it. It's so easy and fun!

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Buy the 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words Ebook

You can purchase a printable form of this book for $7.50 The book is designed to print and turn into a half-page size booklet. It’s perfect to keep at your homework station. Your kids can flip through and find a fun way to practice their spelling words.

The ideas will be convenient and ready to use. No need to turn on the computer every day for ideas.

Most activities require little to no prep time. And, if you make sure you have all the supplies on the Master Supply List (included in the book) on hand, you’ll be able to do any of these fun spelling word ideas any time.

Click here for my sales pages or on the image below to purchase for $7.50.