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Salt Tray Spelling Words

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You know what’s more fun than writing your spelling words with pencil and paper? Writing them in a salt tray!

A salt tray is easy to set up and fun to use. I’ve seen it used often in a preschool setting for kids that are just learning to write.

But, it’s just as appealing to older kids. My third grader loves the chance to practice Salt Tray Spelling Words.

Put down the pencil and practice spelling words in a sensory tray. Salt Tray Spelling Words is a great hands-on way to practice.

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How to set up

You will need a container that is large and flat. You’ll want the sides to be high enough to help contain the mess.

I used a wooden box that we happened to have. The container isn’t important. Just grab a cake pan or baking dish from the kitchen. They work great!

Fill your container with salt so that it makes a thick covering over bottom of your dish.

Tip: Put your container on top of a towel for easy clean-up. No matter how carefully we use this, we always get salt outside of the container. The towel will help trap the salt before it gets on the floor and makes clean up a breeze.

Put down the pencil and practice spelling words in a sensory tray. Salt Tray Spelling Words is a great hands-on way to practice.

Practice Salt Tray Spelling Words

Once your salt tray is ready, it’s time to practice spelling words.

Have your child use their fingers to write each word. To erase, just shake the container a bit and the salt evens out.

When you’re done, just pour the salt in a storage container and reuse it for another salt tray. We use the same salt time and time again.

Put down the pencil and practice spelling words in a sensory tray. Salt Tray Spelling Words is a great hands-on way to practice.

You may also like one of these fun spelling ideas:

Write Spelling Words with Cotton Swabs

Spell with a Driveway Letter Grid

Write Spelling Words in Shaving Cream

Writing with Paint in a Bag

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.

Practice Spelling Words with Sticky Notes

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Oh, spelling words. They’re so necessary, but can be so uninspiring.

My daughter has been bringing them home all year and has been stuck taking practice tests or writing them over and over. That gets boring really quick.

I’m always trying to make learning at home interesting. My girls don’t need a repeat of school once they get home.

So I got to thinking about spelling words. What are some creative ways to practice spelling words?

If you're looking for a creative way to practice spelling words, you'll want to try this activity. Grab a pack of sticky notes and use them to build words.

After a few days of brainstorming, I came up with 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words. They’re hands-on and fun. These are not your normal ways to practice.

I’ll be sharing one idea a day for the next 31 days. Are you ready? Let’s have fun with spelling!

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If you're looking for a creative way to practice spelling words, you'll want to try this activity. Grab a pack of sticky notes and use them to build words.

How to set-up

Do you have a stack of colorful sticky notes? Let’s grab them and practice some spelling words!

Write the individual letters for each spelling word on sticky notes. Mix them all up on a table and get started spelling.

How to practice spelling words with sticky notes

If your child is just learning their spelling words, let them use a list for reference.

If they’re trying to master the words, call out a word and have your child try to build the word with the sticky notes.

Easy and fun!

If you're looking for a creative way to practice spelling words, you'll want to try this activity. Grab a pack of sticky notes and use them to build words.

Let’s think out of the box with some of these day-to-day homework assignments and teach our kids that we can use creativity anytime.

Have fun practicing spelling words and your kids will probably learn them much more easily.

You may also like one of these fun ways to practice spelling words:

Make Words with Alphabet Beads

Rainbow Spelling Words

Write Spelling Words with LEGO Letters

Finger Painting Spelling Words

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.

10 Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Words

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Spelling words have been a fact of life for many years.

My parents had to study them in school, I did, and so do my kids.

It’s important, but that doesn’t have to mean it’s boring.

Take these ten ways to practice spelling words. They’re simple; they’re hands-on; and best of all, they’re fun.

10 fun and hands-on ways to practice spelling words. Fun ways to prepare for spelling tests at home or in the classroom.

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Keep it simple.

One thing that ties all of these activities together is the simplicity.

They’re all out-of-the-box ideas, but none of them require expensive supplies or a lot of prep time. It’s so easy to pull everything together when your child brings home spelling words.

These ideas all versatile enough to work with any set of spelling words.

10 fun and hands-on ways to practice spelling words. Fun ways to prepare for spelling tests at home or in the classroom.

10 Ways to Practice Spelling Words

Grab a stack of sticky notes and use them to spell your words. Spelling with Sticky Notes is always fun!

Get out your bin of LEGOS and use them to build your words.

Sometimes you just need to move, and when that happens, you can spell your words on a driveway letter grid.

Add a bag of dry beans to your learning supplies and you can build your words with dry beans anytime.

10 fun and hands-on ways to practice spelling words. Fun ways to prepare for spelling tests at home or in the classroom.

Keep a salt tray available and you’ll always be able to practice your spelling words with salt writing.

Grab a set of letter stamps and spell your words that way.

Make up some paint in a bag and use it to write your words.

Combine spelling with art and create some watercolor resist spelling words.

10 fun and hands-on ways to practice spelling words. Fun ways to prepare for spelling tests at home or in the classroom.

Find a tub of paint and finger paint your spelling words.

Grab the tiles from a game and spell your words with Scrabble tiles.

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.

10 fun and hands-on ways to practice spelling words. Fun ways to prepare for spelling tests at home or in the classroom.

Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough

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Do you remember early on in our 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words series when we got out the play dough to make our words?

Well, today I’ve got another fun way to use play dough for your spelling words. We’re going to combine it with our letter stamps and have a little fun while we Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough. #spelling #education #CreativeFamilyFun

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To set-up

You’ll need some play dough and a set of letter stamps. Mold the play dough to make a flat surface. We’ll be using the play dough as our writing surface.

Practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough

Have your child use the letter stamps to stamp their spelling words on the paper. Press lightly! If you press too hard, you can’t see the letters all that well.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

Tip: I love to make my own play dough, but store-bought works just as well. If you do want to make your own play dough my favorite recipe is Mama Miss’s Kool-Aid Dyed Play Dough. I made this batch with Tropical Punch and a little extra red food coloring.

After your child has finished stamping all their spelling words, they’ll probably want to play with the play dough. I’m a firm believer that you’re never too old for play dough. It’s not just for toddlers and preschoolers! So, encourage them to play and get creative.

Don’t forget to check the craft closet the next time your child needs to practice spelling words so they can practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

You may also like one of these spelling ideas:

Writing with Paint in a Bag

Write Spelling Words in Shaving Cream

Car Spelling Word Tracing

Type Spelling Words on a Computer

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.

Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

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One of my favorite art techniques to play around with is watercolor resist.

It’s fun and fascinating. And, when I love something, I try to find ways to incorporate in all areas.

We’ve made plenty of art, we’ve also used this technique to write poetry, and now we’re using it to practice our spelling words with this Watercolor Resist Spelling Words project.

Have fun with this creative spelling practice idea, Watercolor Resist Spelling Words. Make a little art, have fun, and learn your spelling words.

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How to set-up:

You’ll need white oil pastels (or white crayon), watercolor paints, white paper, and a cup of water.

Set everything up as an invitation along with your list of spelling words.

How to create Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

Have your child write their spelling words on the paper with the white oil pastel. It will be hard to see at first, but the fun will happen when they start painting.

After they’ve filled the paper with their spelling words, your child can get started painting.

Paint your paper all one color, make patterns, or use every single color on your watercolor palette. This is time to get creative. Paint flowers, heart, or clouds over the top. Anything goes. As your child starts painting, their spelling words will magically appear.

I always love art, so this activity doesn’t even feel like studying. But, in reality, your child will practice writing their words and they’ll read them a few time while painting. Watercolor Resist Spelling Words is fun, colorful, and perfect for any kid that loves art.

You may also like one of these ideas:

Finger Painting Spelling Words

Rainbow Writing

Make Spelling Words with Letter Stamps

Make Words with Play Dough

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.