Spelling List:

bumpy, puppy, funny, penny, sandy, bunny, or, because, my, night

 

also, because, blue, or, other, until

Words

Spelling is an integral part of our First Grade writing program.  Our society expects well-educated, literate people to know how to spell correctly.  I want my students to understand that spelling is not just for a spelling test on Friday, it is for improving their writing!  

Suggestions for Practicing Spelling Words at home:

Because we are all different types of learners the list below contains ideas for verbal, auditory, and tactile learners. Select the methods that are best for your child.

_____Take an oral practice test.

_____Take a written practice test.

_____Write sentences using the words.

_____Make flash cards and practice with a friend.

_____Use clay or play dough to make letters to spell your words.

_____Smooth out shaving cream, sand, or flour and spell your words.

_____Write your words using rainbow spelling.

_____Put spelling words in alphabetical order.

_____Put spelling words in ZYX order!

_____Make a list of words that rhyme with your spelling words (some can be make believe words).

_____Dribble a ball or jump rope while spelling your words.

_____In a dark room use a flashlight to spell your words on the wall.

_____Write each spelling word five times each.

_____Tape record yourself spelling your words. Then listen to yourself!

_____Fingerspell your words to an adult.

_____Write your spelling words on someone's back with your finger.

_____Write your words in the air with your finger.

_____Write your words on a chalkboard or with sidewalk chalk

_____Make a crossword puzzle or word search puzzle with your words.

_____Cut out letters from magazines or newspapers to spell your words.

_____Use magnet letters to spell your words.

_____Use pipe cleaners to make the letters you need to spell your words.

_____Use a typewriter or computer to type your spelling words.

_____Use alphabet cereal to spell each spelling word.

_____Write a story.  Try to use all of this week's spelling words.

_____Use pieces of yarn to form each of the letters in your spelling words.

_____ Write your words forwards, then write your words backwards.

_____ Write 10 silly sentences using all of your spelling words.