I love having a chalkboard at home.
We practice math and sight words on it. We draw pictures and create elaborate scenes for our toys. And, we sometimes leave sweet notes for each other.
Now, we’re going to use it to practice our spelling words with this Chalkboard Spelling Word Erase activity.
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How to set-up
You’ll need a chalkboard, chalk, paint brush, and a cup of water.
This is another one of those activities that is super-easy to set up. It won’t take any longer than it takes to fill up the cup of water.
Practice spelling with Chalkboard Spelling Word Erase
Have your child write out their spelling words with chalk, then use the paintbrush and water to erase all the words. That’s it. Simple, isn’t it?
Your child will be writing their words twice – a perfect amount for spelling practice at home.
We’ve also found that this is a fun way to take a practice spelling test. Then we’ll write any words that we missed correctly and erase them in water.
Note: You may want to keep a rag available to wipe off the excess water. My daughter has a tendency to use A LOT of water when erasing her words. I can’t imagine she’s the only kids like this!
About the chalkboard
Having a chalkboard at home is really handy, but I know not everyone has one or even has room to keep one.
We’ve got two different chalkboards. The first (and the one used most often) is the top of a table. I simply painted the top of an old table that we keep in the playroom with chalkboard paint. Voila! Instant chalkboard. Plus, it serves a dual purpose as a table.
The other chalkboard we have was the upcycled top of an old, cheap bedside table. I removed the top, painted it with the chalkboard paint, and now we have a small chalkboard we can carry all over the house. Both were easy and cheap.
The next time you want to practice spelling words, grab a chalkboard instead of paper for Chalkboard Spelling Word Erase.
Buy the 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words Ebook for more spelling ideas
You can purchase a printable form of this book for $7.50 with all 31 spelling ideas included. 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.
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