Spelling Cards - Busy Teacher's Cafe

First write each word in pencil.Then trace over each word threetimes. Each time you trace, youmust use a DIFFERENT colorcrayon. Trace neatly and you will seea rainbow!Write silly sentencesusing a spelling word in eachsentence. Please underline yourspelling words! Write neatly!Example: My dog wears a blue andpurple dress when he takes a bath.Draw and color a picture. Hide yourspelling words inside your picture.Show your picture to someoneand see if they can find yourhidden words!Write your spelling words forwardsand then backwards. Write neatly!Example:where erehwhttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

“Pyramid write” your spelling words.You must write neatly!*Example: home hhohomhomeCan you think of a really fun way topractice your spelling words?Then go for it!Be sure to explain your activity sothat I can share it with the class!First write your spelling words in alist. Then write them in ABC order.For an extra bonus, write yourwords in reverse ABC order!Write a story using ALL of yourspelling words. Be sure to underlineyour spelling words in your paragraph.You may type your story andemail it to me if you like!http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Draw and label yourspelling words. You MUSTcolor your drawings and labels.Don’t forget to add a lot of greatdetail! Do your very best work!You are going to write your spellingwords two times. First write inregular letters. Then write thewords again in squiggly letters!Write each of your spelling words.You will need a blue colored pencil.Trace over the vowels in eachword with your blue colored pencil.Write your spelling words in bubbleletters. After you write your words inbubble letters, color your words witha crayon or colored pencil.Vowels = a e i o uhttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write each spelling word three times.First, write each word in pencil.Second write each word in crayon.Third, write each word in marker.You MUST write neatly!Choose one of your spelling words.Write an acrostic poem for that word.You must also ILLUSTRATE your poem.*Example: Fun in the sky.fly Laps around clouds.Yes! I’m free!Each letter has a value.*Consonants are worth 10.*Vowels are worth 5.Write your spelling words. Then add upthe value of each spelling word.Examplesaid-10 + 5 + 5 + 10 = 30Your job is to write a creative letterto Superman (or another super hero).In your letter, you must use each ofyour spelling words. Be sure tounderline your words as you use them.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Count your spelling words. Draw oneshape for each word. Then writeyour spelling words inside each ofthe shapes.Examples:babiescriedFold a piece of paper three times lengthwise(making three long rectangular columns).Write your words in the first column.Then write them again with the letters allmixed up (scrambled) in the second column.Put your words aside. Come back later tounscramble your words. Write theunscrambled words in the third column.Write a poem using several of yourspelling words. Underline the wordsthat you use. Illustrate your poem.You can write any type ofpoem that you like. Enjoy!Write each of your spelling words.Then go back and circle all of theconsonants in your words!Don’t forget to write neatly!http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write each of your spelling words.Then go back and circle all of thevowels in your spelling words!Don’t forget to write neatly!Draw and color an outdoor picture.Count your spelling words. Draw abee for each of your spelling words.Then write the words inside each ofthe “spelling” bees. Write neatly!Write a goofy spelling story usingeach of your spelling words.Be sure to underline your wordsas you use them.Illustrate and color your story!Write a riddle for each of your spellingwords. Don’t forget to add theanswers to your riddles.*Example- I cry when I am hungry. I weardiapers. I am cute and cuddly. What am I?*Answer- Babyhttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write ten of yourspelling words in dots.Then connect the dots by tracingover them with a colored pencil.Count your spelling words. Draw a shapefor each word. Then trace each shape bywriting your spelling words around them!fourthfourthfourthfourthWrite a TV commercial using allof your spelling words.Read it to a parent or sibling!Write each of your spelling words.Next to each word, write a rhymingword. If necessary, your rhyming wordcan be a nonsense word (as long as itfollows the same spelling pattern).*Example: cries trieshttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Come up with a code for each letter of thealphabet. Write down your code.*Example: a= b= c=Then write your spelling words in code.You must write the actual spelling wordnext to the “code word.”Write each of your spellingwords using fancy letters.Your letters can have curly-q’sor dots, for example. Have fun!Use sign language finger spelling to signthe spelling of your words.Check out Unity Kid’s sitehttp://www.unitykid.com/signlanguage.htmlto see animated hands making theletters so you can practice!Write your spelling wordstwo times each.First, write each word in UPPERCASEletters. Second, write each word inlowercase letters.*Example- SLIDEslidehttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write each of your spellingwords. Write each letter usinga different colored pencil!*Example- colorfulWrite each of your spelling wordsacross and then down(starting with the first letter).*Examples- w h e n f o u rh oe un rUse Play-Doh or clay to sculptyour spelling words.Write your spelling words in the air usingyour finger. Have a partner read yourwords as you write themOR have a partner air write and your jobis to read the words.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Number the alphabet from 1-26.Example: a=1, b=2, c=3, d=4, etc.Then convert your words to anumber code.You must write the actual spelling word nextto the “code word.”Use your finger to spell out each of yourspelling words, one letter at a time, onyour mom or dad’s back.Then it’s YOUR turn to try toFEEL and spell!Pretend you are a cheerleader and callout the letters of your words!Cheer up high for letters that touch thetop handwriting line (ex. t and l),hands on hips for middle letters (ex. aand e), and cheer down low for lowletters (Ex. y and j).Write the entire list end-to-end as onelong word (like a train). Use a differentcolored crayon for each word.Ex.hopmopestopdrophttp://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Make a square of 4 rows of dots with 4 dots ineach row. If the word is spelled correctly, theplayer can connect two dots. When a square isformed, he can write his initials in the box.. . . .. .____. .. .ME. .. . . .Go outside to a sandbox andwrite your words in the sand!Be sure to clean up afterwards!Use an Etch-A-Sketch towrite your spelling words.Read the words to a parent orsibling before erasing.Find a countertop or flat surfacethat can be cleaned easily. Spray asmall amount of shaving cream andspread it out. Write your spellingwords in the shaving cream and besure to clean up afterwards!http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Make a hopscotch board on yoursidewalk or driveway with chalk.Write letters instead of numbersand HOP your words!Write a friendly letter to a friend orfamily member using each of your words.Underline the spelling words that youuse in your letter.After your homework ischecked, you can MAIL yourletter!!Use an old magazine and findyour words (or the lettersthat make up your word).Cut them out and glue on yourpaper.Write each of your words on two differentindex cards. Turn all the cards face down andmix them up. Lay out your cards in rows (likeConcentration) and flip over two cards at atime. Read each card aloud to see it theymatch. Keep them if they match or flip overand try again!http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write sentences using each of yourspelling words. You may use more thanone word in a sentence, but you mustwrite at least 10 sentences.Underline your spelling words.Draw a picture of a great bigflower. Write each of your spellingwords on one of the flower petals oron a leaf. Draw extra flowers if yourun out of room.Write your words on graph paper. Write“middle” letters, one letter in each box.Use two boxes for “tall” letters like tand l and “low” letters like j and g. Thenoutline the words using different colors.First write your words in a list.Then look at your telephone keypad.Translate each letter into thenumbers on the keypad. Now writeyour spelling words using this code!http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Toss (or roll) a ball backand forth with a partner.You say the 1 st letter, and then tossand your partner says 2 nd letter, andso forth.Type your spelling words on thecomputer. Make each word havea different font. You can evenemail your words to me.Make a word search puzzle usingyour spelling words.Use the Discovery School’sonline Puzzle Makerhttp://www.puzzlemaker.com.Then find your words!Write each of your spelling wordsusing a pencil. Then trace aroundeach word with a crayon, coloredpencil, or a marker.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Write each spelling word and thenwrite at least two words made fromthe same letters that is hiddeninside the word.Example: slideside lie lid led etc.Use old magazines, catalogs, ornewspapers to cut out letters.Glue the letters down on a piece ofpaper to spell your words.*Helpful Hint: Cut out lots of extraletters. Store them in a Ziploc bag forfuture use. This is a huge timesaver!First write your spelling wordsthe way you usually do it.Then, try writing the list withyour other hand!Arrange alphabet pasta orAlphabits cereal to form yourspelling words. Glue onto apiece of paper.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Take a practice test. Have your Mom orDad ask you to spell your spelling words.Write them on a list. Check yourpractice test and correct any missedwords. This would be an especiallygood activity to complete onThursday night.Use a tape recorder to recordyour spelling words and theirspelling. Then rewind your tapeand listen to it, checking to seethat you spelled all the wordscorrectly.Draw four bases on a piece of paperor lay out four pillows to be the bases.The pitcher selects a word. If thebatter can spell the word correctly,he moves forward one base.A point is earned every time youpass home plate.Write your spelling words on a list,but replace all the consonants with aline. Then go back to the beginningof your list and see if you can fill inthe correct missing consonants.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Practice your spellingwords in Spelling Bee style.Spell your words out loudto a parent or sibling.Write your spelling words on a list,but replace all the vowels with aline. Then go back to the beginningof your list and see if you can fill inthe correct missing vowels.Make a set of flashcards to practiceyour spelling words. When you look atyour flashcard, read the word and thenspell it out loud.*Example- there t-h-e-r-e.Write a song or rap thatincludes your words!Share with a friend or familymember.http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/

Use Morse Code to spell your words.It is a series of dots (1 count) and dashes (3counts). Check out this site,http://www.morsecode.dutch.nl/alphabet.htmlto see the international (NATO) Morse Codeso you can practice!Use Scrabble tiles to spell outyour spelling words.For a little extra math practice,figure out the point value of each ofyour words!In a darkened room, use aflashlight to write your spellingwords in the air.Have a partner read your words as youwrite them OR your partner can “flashwrite” the words and your job is to read.Spray a small amount of whipped cream(or anything else you can eat) on a plateand spread it out.Write your spelling words and besure to clean up afterwards…http://www.teacherweb.com/VA/ThurgoodMarshallElementarySchool/MrsStamp/