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Spelling Activities for Kids

Dot Marker Spelling Words

February 23, 2016 By Terri Thompson

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.

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

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate and other affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Page for more details.

To set-up:

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

Set-up takes no time at all!

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 spelling with dot marker spelling words

Have your child use the dot markers to create words using dots.

Quite often, these words turn out big so you may go through several sheets of paper. You can conserve paper by using the back of scrap paper.

Tip: BINGO markers work just as well as dot markers for this project. We found ours at the dollar store.

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.

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

Finger Painting Spelling Words

Make Spelling Words with Letter Stamps

Salt Tray 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.

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

Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough

February 22, 2016 By Terri Thompson

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

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate and other affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Page for more details.

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.

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

Write Spelling Words with Paint in a Bag

February 21, 2016 By Terri Thompson

I don’t remember where I first saw the concept of paint in a bag. It’s brilliant, isn’t it?

I’ve seen it offered to kids from toddler age through preschool. It’s often a fun sensory experience and a no-mess way for kids to play with paint.

Having older kids, I’ve discovered that the fun shouldn’t end in preschool. We used our Paint in a Bag to practice our spelling words.

Put away the pencil and practice your spelling words with this fun sensory activity, Writing Spelling Words with Paint in a Bag.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate and other affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Page for more details. 

How to make your paint in a bag

You’ll need a plastic food storage bag, paint, and some packing tape (or duct tape). I chose a freezer bag because the plastic is thicker and sturdier.

Pour paint in the bag while it’s laying flat. Squish it around a bit until you’ve filled the bag with a good layer of paint.

Carefully close the bag, trying to remove as much air as you can. Use the tape to seal the zipper top so that the bag won’t easily open.

Put away the pencil and practice your spelling words with this fun sensory activity, Writing Spelling Words with Paint in a Bag.

Write your spelling words with paint in a bag

Once your bag is ready, let your child use it to write their spelling words with their finger.

You can “erase” the word by flattening the bag with the palm of your hand. It’s fun to use this to write the words over and over.

Tip: My daughter loves to hold the bag up to the window on a sunny day. The light shining through gives it a fun glow.

I haven’t tested it out fully, but your paint in a bag will last for quite awhile, especially if you were able to get all the air out. Store your paint in a bag flat in a safe place and you can use it over and over again. If the paint starts drying out, just toss it and make a new one.

Your kids will jump at the chance to practice their spelling words if they get to write with paint in a bag.

Put away the pencil and practice your spelling words with this fun sensory activity, Writing Spelling Words with Paint in a Bag.

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

Make Scrabble Tile Spelling Words

Fun Spelling Practice with Dry Beans

Create Play Dough 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.

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

Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

February 20, 2016 By Terri Thompson

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.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate and other affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Page for details. 

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.

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

Make Scrabble Tile Spelling Words

February 17, 2016 By Terri Thompson

Do you have a Scrabble game at home?

It’s one of my favorites. It’s a fun game to play and I love that you can borrow the tiles for all sorts of other reasons.

It seemed only natural to grab them and use them to practice our spelling words with this activity, Scrabble Tile Spelling Words.

Put away the paper and pencil and hit your board game supply with this fun way to practice spelling words, Scrabble Tile Spelling Words.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate and other affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Page for more details.

To set-up:

You need your spelling list and the tiles from a Scrabble game (or a Bananagram game).

This is another activity (like many of these spelling activities) that needs no set up.

Put away the paper and pencil and hit your board game supply with this fun way to practice spelling words, Scrabble Tile Spelling Words.

Make Scrabble Tile Spelling Words

One by one, go through your spelling list and spell your words using Scrabble tiles. After each word, push the letters aside and move on to the next word.

Special note: While it’s fun to try to make as many words as possible before mixing the letters into the pile again, chances are you’ll run out of tiles before getting through an entire spelling list. You’ll have to push the letter tiles aside and mix them up again often.

Use your Scrabble tiles to make spelling word practice fun. Can you think of other fun ways to use letter tiles?

Put away the paper and pencil and hit your board game supply with this fun way to practice spelling words, Scrabble Tile Spelling Words.

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

Make Spelling Words with Letter Stamps

Alphabet Bead Spelling Words

Dot Marker 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.

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