How to teach spelling first grade

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Let me help you make spelling fun for your students again! In this blog post, I write all about how I had to teach spelling in my first year of teaching and then the idea I came up with to make spelling fun for kids. Spelling homework doesn't have to be boring! Click through to read the full post. #elementaryschool #spelling #spellingpractice #2ndgrade #3rdgrade #4thgrade #5thgrade #6thgrade

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a close up of a piece of paper with writing on it and the words reading,'meaningful ways to teach spelling

If I'm being honest...I LOATHE spelling in first grade. At least the way it's been for the last 234 years. We all have those kids who memorize words for the spelling test and then can't spell worth squat when they write. So how do we teach an important skill in a meaningful way that helps kids remember phonetic patterns long term?

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the word study routine for kids to practice spelling and writing with their own handwriting skills

Struggling with how to teach students spelling words? Take a peek at our weekly word study practice activities including anchor charts, spelling word assessments, and download free spelling word practice worksheets.

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Access a comprehensive list of first-grade spelling words and sight words. Download the blank version of the document in PDF or Word format for free or fill it online and save as a ready-to-print PDF.

a child playing with letters and writing on the sidewalk

Help kids practice spelling words using simple spelling strategies and hands-on spelling word activities -- perfect for grades K-3!

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31 ways to practice spelling words in the classroom with pictures and text on them, including letters

Take the boredom out of spelling practice with one of these creative and fun ways to practice spelling words that will work with any word list.

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a pile of pictures with the words struggling speller? use this to practice spelling

Struggling spellers -- it’s a real thing in my homeschool. Three of my four kids have dyslexia. Memorization didn’t help, spelling games DID make spelling more fun -- but it didn’t necessarily make them better spellers. Come see the cards that teach spelling for visual learners and story-based learners. | spelling help for kids | spelling help for dyslexia | Spelling Games |

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colorful crayons and chalk on a blackboard with the words, how to teach without the workbooks

Ready to learn all about teaching spelling? You'll love this informative and practical blog series! Return to this page to find links to all the posts as they are published. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part

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two spelling words worksheets with a pencil on top and the title free spelling words printables

Are you feeling stumped on spelling? Do you want to teach your own words in your own way? You might like these spelling words and spelling test printables to teach spelling to your kids!

free spelling game for kids to practice spelling with the words spelling games and writing paper

You students will love this free spelling game. It's a great way to have students practice spelling in an engaging way...

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4 Fun Ways to teach Spelling - creative ideas to make spelling fun; perfect for centers, homeschooling, and weekly spelling practice for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students.

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Here are a few ways to spell words that have Y as a vowel sound. This is perfect for teachers and parents who want to help their students or children learn how to spell with this tricky letter. If you need some help and resources for teaching with Y Come visit smart and special teaching for free resources.

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