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Salt Tray Spelling Words

September 4, 2017 By Terri Thompson

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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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Table of Contents

  • How to set up
  • Practice Salt Tray Spelling Words
  • You may also like one of these fun spelling ideas:
  • Buy the 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words Ebook

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.

Click here for my sales page or on the image below to purchase for $7.50.
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Terri is a writer and mom of two elementary-aged girls. She has a passion for learning and is always looking for ways to make learning fun. You can find her here writing about fun learning activities, art, craft, and family fun ideas.

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