else buzz finish head summer lift ready visit fence live Each Monday your child will be given spelling words. I do not require that you do spelling homework with your child each night, but they will be given a test on the words each Friday, so make sure to study the words enough that your child feels confident on the test.
Here are some ideas that may help your child learn his/her spelling words.
Write each word 3 times Write a sentence for each word Alphabetize the words Divide the words into syllables Write an antonym for each word Write a synonym for each word Form the plural of each word Add endings: s, es, er, ed, est Illustrate each word Write a letter using all of the words or as many as you can Write a story using as many of the spelling words you can Make a crossword puzzle using all the words Make word search using all the words Make a mini-study book Type your spelling words on the computer Make flash cards of the words. Say and then spell the words into a tape player. Play the tape back to yourself Use your finger to write the words into a salt box or a sand box Spray shaving cream out in the bathtub. Use you finger to write in the shaving cream. Write your spelling words using rainbow writing Use scrabble tiles to spell your words Be creative and come up with your own ideas!
Students may study their spelling online by typing in the spelling words at spellingcity.com.