We can all agree that learning how to spell is important.
Unfortunately, spelling practice can be really boring.
Just like any learning experience, spelling can be fun. We prove that all the time around here.
Little M is always excited to see what type of spelling fun I have up my sleeve, and I am always on the lookout for new spelling activities for kids.
Here are a few guidelines I use when planning how to make spelling fun, along with a list of great activities to get your kids enjoying spelling practice right way!
25 Spelling Activities for Kids that Make Spelling Fun!
Add movement.
That’s pretty much my motto for everything. Since my kids are in constant bounce mode (are we the only ones?) I know that adding movement will always get their attention quickly. And adding movement to learning ensures that they will stay engaged longer. YAY!
- Spelling Hopscotch – Simply 2nd Resources
- ABC Slam – Toddler Approved
- Sight Word Treasure Hunt – Hands On: As We Grow
- Sight Word Soccer – Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Scoop and Spell – Imagination Tree
Make it a game.
We are very serious game people. Which means there is almost always a game in play at our house. I love to throw in a spelling game once in a while.
Extra Tip: Some of these games are really great for transition moments. If you have your little ones spelling list (or just think up a quick list) these games will be perfect when you’re waiting at a restaurant or killing time before school.
- Spelling Word Tic Tac Toe – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Missing Letters Spelling Game – Imagination Soup
- Spelling Hangman – Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
- Party Blower Spelling Game – Kids Activities Blog
- Spelling Battleship – Deceptively Educational
Pair it with a holiday.
Kids love to celebrate holidays with activities and art projects. Why not extend the fun with some playful learning as well? You’re already celebrating anyway!
- Valentine Word Activity – Buggy and Buddy
- Easter Spelling Words with Plastic Eggs – A Mom with a Lesson Plan
- Spiderweb Spelling – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Spelling Turkeys – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Sight Word Christmas Tree – J Daniel 4s Mom
Use items you already have.
There is no need to go crazy creating fancy spelling activities for kids. These activities are fairly simple to prep and use items you have around the house.
- Sensory Spelling Cards – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Spaghetti Spelling Fun – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Tinker Toy Spelling Practice – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Simple Spelling Puzzles – No Time For Flash Cards
- Seek and Find Spelling – What Do We Do All Day
Get Creative.
Have fun when deciding what type of spelling activities your kids will love. Try to incorporate some of their favorite toys or objects.
- Scrabble Spelling Practice – Confidence Meets Parenting
- Dot Sticker Spelling Scramble – School Time Snippets
- Spelling Garage – 123 Homeschool 4 Me
- Window Writing Spelling Words – Teach Mama
- Roll and Spell – Well Nurtured Plants and Pillars
Click the picture below to see our very favorite way to make spelling fun. Tic Tac Toe spelling
Erica @ What Do We Do All Day? says
February 7, 2014 at 8:11 amThanks for including us. 🙂
Natalie AfterschoolForSmartyPants says
February 7, 2014 at 9:09 amA lot of great ideas in this post. Our favorite way to learn spelling is to play spelling bees. Sadly, my daughter is a much better speller when she takes time to think about the word she spells and still makes sloppy spelling mistakes when she is writing to “get it over with”.
Scribble Doodle and Draw says
February 7, 2014 at 10:39 amThose are all great ideas thanks for sharing. I like to use these paint filled bags to practice spelling: http://scribbledoodleanddraw.blogspot.ca/2012/12/squeezing-in-some-fun.html and I have more ideas here http://scribbledoodleanddraw.blogspot.ca/2014/02/spelling-success.html
Kristina @ School Time Snippets says
February 9, 2014 at 9:29 pmThanks so much for including us!! So many more great ideas to use with my son. Pinned!
Jillian says
February 10, 2014 at 5:23 amYay! I’m glad you like the list. Thanks for pinning!
The Funster says
February 12, 2014 at 7:20 amJillian (or Jill),
Great write up. I love the list. Especially the spelling hopscotch, spelling word tic-tac-toe (my daughters love playing this anyway), and spelling hangman. What really great ideas! Thank you for such a useful post, I really enjoyed reading it.
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Theres Just One Mommy says
January 27, 2015 at 10:11 amSo many awesome ideas! Can’t wait to try a few of these out!
Diapering Jane says
December 10, 2016 at 3:50 pmThese ideas sound so fun! We’re trying to give dd a head start before she starts school and some of the more physical activities sound like a good way to teach spelling to a younger child.