Fun Ideas for Homeschool Spelling
Homeschool spelling lessons are important as we
all know. But at times, even the best lessons can become somewhat tedious.
No matter what curriculum you're using, it's nice to add some pizzazz
to the spelling routine from time to time. Here are simple
ideas for you to try. Some of them don't even need to happen during school hours!
Homeschool Spelling Ideas
View this image for my ideas, check the printable version, or keep reading below this image for the full details of four easy activities to do with your family for homeschool spelling support and and fun practice!
1) Spell words in the
middle of ordinary conversations.
If your child asks, "What are we making for dinner?" you could reply,
"M - a - c - a - r - o - n - i!" Then ask, "How would you
like to help?" and ask him to spell his answer in reply.
2) Encourage your
children to quiz each other when they find interesting
words on cereal boxes, junk mail, and print advertisements. If
a younger child can read a word, she can ask an older sibling to spell
it.
3) Keep lists of new words. Ask
each child to keep his own list of new words he encounters in his
reading, in conversations, even words that he hears in the media. At
least once a week, take time during school to discuss the meanings of
these new words. Choose several to add to current or future spelling
lists. This is a great way to customize spelling lists for your child's
interests and experiences.
4) Try some online spelling games.
Kids can play these games independently -- always a great thing, right?
In addition to the games on our site, you can find oodles more using a
Google search. Caution: Always preview the game to be sure it is at the
proper skill level for your student.
More Ideas...
I've compiled a list of 40 spelling homework ideas. Included are a wide-ranging assortment of activities to provide spelling practice with weekly word lists. Chances are good that some of these will work well with your home school students!
Spelling Games & Worksheets
Remember that we have lots of resources right here at Spelling-Words-Well for lots of grade levels.
Be sure to try some of these:
- Phonics Worksheets
- Sight Word Games
- Spelling Lessons
- Spelling Word Games
- Spelling Worksheets
- Brainteasers for all ages
Be sure to use a variety of formats -- games, worksheets, oral practice, online activities, etc. -- to give your kids lots of ways to solidify their spelling skills!
Here are a few of our most popular Spelling Worksheets which are perfect for Homeschool Spelling Practice:
ABC Puzzlers: This free alphabet worksheet asks kids to complete a dot-to-dot and identify the letters of the alphabet in order.
Easy phonics worksheets - 5 free first grade worksheets provide practice with simple short vowel words. Here's a peek at part of one of the pages. Each page is bit different.
Creative Writing Worksheets - These fun pages incorporate spelling practice with almost any spelling words. Kids will design T-shirts, invent a video game, and write some awesome movie titles. Try some during your homeschool spelling time today!
Assembly Job - Reassemble the parts of 12 (mostly) familiar words. Great worksheet for vocabulary and spelling practice!
Croaky Meets the Plumber and Extra Letters Worksheets: Students chose the correctly spelled words to complete an interesting story or eliminate extra letters to solve a word puzzle. Based on our sixth grade spelling word list.
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