36 Ways to Study Your Spelling Words

  1. ABC order-Write your words in alphabetical order.
  2. Rainbow Words-Write your words in three colors.
  3. Backwards Words-Write your words forwards and then backwards.
  4. Silly Sentences-Use all of your words in sentences.
  5. Picture Words-Draw a picture and write your words in the picture.
  6. Words without Vowels-Write your words replacing all of the vowels with a line.
  7. Words without Consonants-Same as above but replace consonants with lines.
  8. Story Words-Write a short story using all your words.
  9. Scrambled Words-Write your words, then write them again with the letters all mixed up.
  10. Wordsearch-Make a wordsearch and have a friend solve it or have someone make one for you and you solve it.
  11. Crossword-Complete a pre-made crossword puzzle.
  12. Surround Words-Write your words on paper and then outline them in colors.
  13. Ransom Words-Write your words by cutting out letters in a newspaper or magazine and glue them on paper.
  14. Pyramid Words-Write your words adding or subtracting one letter at a time. The result will be a pyramid shape of words.
  15. Words-in-Words-Write your word and then write at least 2 words made from each.
  16. Delicious Words-Write your words in whipped cream, peanut butter, jell-o, or anything you can eat!
  17. Good Clean Words-Write your words in shaving cream.
  18. Dirty Words-Write your words in mud or sand.
  19. Pasta Words-Write your words by arranging alphabet pasta or alphabits. You can glue them on paper too if you like.
  20. Reversed Words-Write your words in ABC order-backwards.
  21. 3D Words-Use modeling clay or playdough or rolled thinly to make your words.
  22. Puzzle Words-Use a blank puzzle form. Write your words on the form, making sure that the words cross over the pieces. You and a friend can complete your puzzles, trade, and then put them back together.
  23. Magazine Words-Use an old magazine/newspaper to find your words. Cut them out and glue them on paper.
  24. Cheer Your Words-Pretend you are a cheerleader and call out your words.
  25. Sound Words-Use a tape recorder and record your words and their spelling. Then listen to your tape to see if you spelled them correctly.
  26. X Words-Write two words having one common letter so they criss-cross.
  27. Backwriting-Using your finger, draw each letter on a partner’s back, having the partner say the word when it is completed.
  28. Telephone Words-Translate your words into numbers from a telephone keypad.
  29. Flashwriting-In a darkened room, use a flashlight to draw letters in the air.
  30. Etch-A-Word-Use an Etch-A-Sketch to write your words.
  31. Paint it-Use a Q-tip or paintbrush and paint your words.
  32. Magnets-Use magnets on a magnetic board or refrigerator to spell out your words.
  33. Computer/Typewriter-Type out your words on one of these fun machines!
  34. Alphabet Stamps-Use stamps to stamp out your spelling words!
  35. Pipe Cleaners/Wiki Sticks-Use either of these materials to spell out your words.
  36. Word Collage-Design a collage using all of our words and markers, crayons, materials, etc.