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Last updated on January 12, 2021

Spelling Word Worksheets – Editable for ANY Word List!

Do you feel like you spend hours making, prepping, or searching for spelling activities each week? NO more! These spelling word worksheets, editable for any list, are game changers! Oh, and did I mention, students LOVE them? 😍🥳🙌

Spelling words…I have a love/hate relationship with them! They’re so important, but let’s be real – they can get monotonous…NOT anymore! This editable pack of spelling word activities is fun, engaging, and EASY to use.

Editable Spelling Word Worksheets for ANY Word List!

Did I mention these spelling activities work for ANY word list? Whether it’s weekly spelling words, vocabulary words, or phonics skill words, all you need to do is type in your list. ONCE! Then ta-da! The activities on every page will generate based on the words you put in.

See all the words in the table? I typed those in! Now they’ll appear on all of the pages!

First, you get a word list!

These come two to a page, so you only need half the copies! Don’t need it? That’s okay, too. Just don’t print it.

See that word bank? Thank you autofill!

I think practicing vowels and consonants is so important!

Writing silly sentences is always a favorite!

Practice typing skills without a keyboard! The kids LOVE this one.

This one utilizes a paperclip and a pencil OR a transparent spinner.

…because I get angry when words aren’t in ABC order. 😡

These beginning sound codes have been such a hit in the seasonal spelling activities that I knew I had to include them in this set, too.

Tallying the number of sounds…also known as phonemic awareness.

What student doesn’t love drawing pictures for homework?

Rhyming words

They can match up the spelling words that rhyme or generate their own!

Surprise stacks are also known as word pyramids. These are great for memorizing spelling!

Here students will write their words backwards…and forwards!

Write every word in an AB pattern!

Grumpy graphs combine spelling and math!

Rainbow write is one of my personal favorites!

Remember not to input the words based on length…leave that to the kids!

This one is more about just using the word in a sentence…students need to use the word in an ASKING sentence.

Those silly sentences can’t be used in this shocking story!

Students need to find their spelling words…after they hide them!

Here’s another combination of spelling and math…plus, students practice vowels VS consonants again!

The best part of this page is that students have to decide how to sort their words.

How’s that for higher-order thinking?!

It might be hard to see in the picture…but all of the spelling words are in a traceable font!

These phonics boxes really make the kids think!

Another spinner activity!

So, what do you think? It’s fast for you and fun for them! If you’re interested in grabbing these spelling word worksheets editable for any list, you can find them in my TpT store, or by clicking here .

What do you do to keep spelling from getting monotonous and boring? I would love to hear your ideas. Let me know below! 👇

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I help elementary teachers streamline their phonics and reading instruction by giving them all of the information and resources they need to maximize every reading lesson and raise their students reading levels once and for all.

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Spelling Worksheets – 1st – 5th Grade Curriculum

K12Reader offers parents and teachers free spelling words curriculum for 1st through 5th grade. This teacher-developed curriculum can help students develop strong spelling and word recognition skills, and reinforces strong reading development. A comprehensive spelling program extends past the simple memorization of the letters that make up the individual words. Weekly word lists given for the purpose of improving each student’s spelling also provide an ideal opportunity to ensure that all students are being exposed to words that will reinforce their overall success in literacy. The 1st – 5th grade program includes:

• All 1,000 FRY sight words and Dolch sight words
• Grade level appropriate patterns for words, focusing on word families, prefixes/suffixes, and word roots/origins.
• A selection of academic vocabulary based on the science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts curriculum/standards for each specific grade level.
• Dictation sentences to remind students that the spelling words do not occur in isolation.

Click on the title below to view each spelling words  program

	The first grade spelling word lists include 36 printable worksheets, master list and dictation sentences. There are 8 words per week, and include beginning sight words from the Dolch and Fry list, as well as word families like -at words (e.g. cat, mat, sat).  There are 288 words total.
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	The second grade spelling word lists include 36 printable worksheets, master list and dictation sentences. There are 16 words per week, and include grade appropriate sight words, letter combinations and academic vocabulary. There are 576 words total.
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	The third grade spelling word lists include 36 printable worksheets, master list and dictation sentences. There are 16 words per week, and include grade appropriate sight words, letter combinations and academic vocabulary.  There are 576 words total.
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	The fourth grade spelling word lists include 36 printable worksheets, master list and dictation sentences. There are 21 words per week, and include more advanced sight words, letter combinations and academic vocabulary.  There are 756 words total.
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	The fifth grade spelling worksheets include 36 printable worksheets, master list and dictation sentences. There are 21 words per week, and include more advanced sight words, letter combinations and academic vocabulary.  There are 756 words total.

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This website offers easy interactive spelling practice for kids in early elementary years (grades 1, 2, 3 and 4). Just type, listen and learn English - learning spelling can be as simple as that!

In this page you set up which words to test students on. The next page - after you hit the “Online Spelling Test” button - lets the kids tackle the spelling test and check their performance.

This free spelling website acts like an online computer program, in which you can create your own spelling lists, and have word games with your own words. All the games and the other educational interactive activities on this website are totally free!

The Word's Pronunciation

You can also use this website to learn how to pronounce English words. Each word is pronounced slowly and clearly, stressing and emphasizing each syllable and consonant. This makes it great for ESL students and special education students as well, helping to discover new English words and their correct pronunciation.

The Spelling Games & Activities

Online spelling test.

This is a simple test in which you hear the words of your list in random order, and type them inside the text boxes. Do your best to spell them correctly. At the end, you can press the "Check" button to see how well you have done. If you made a mistake, you can click a mistaken word to see its correct form. You can also ask to repeat the test with only the mistaken words.

Practice Your Words

This online practice will guide you step by step until you know how to write each word correctly just by hearing it. It consists of three phases: in the first phase, the letters to type are highlighted on the keyboard. in the second phase the word will still be presented, and you will copy it. In the third phase, you will type it from solely hearing it.

Reading With Spaceships & Reading With Balloons

These are two similar games, one in is more action themed, and the other is calmer. They practice reading the words and matching them to the words you hear. It's an easy reading activity, best for kids in 1st grade and 2nd grade.

Spelling Sharks

This is an action online spelling game. When you type correctly the words you hear, you can eliminate the sharks that are threatening the goldfish. The typing is under time pressure, yet you can press the "clue" button to have the word flashed on the screen. This activity can be challenging, and is more suitable for kids in 3rd grade and 4th grade.

This is a classic hangman game, using your own words. It's unique because you can actually hear the hidden words.

Word Search Puzzle

Immediately create a challenging online word search puzzle from your own list of words. After every word you find, you will hear it pronounced. The puzzles are dynamically created, and can sometimes be challenging even for kids in 5th grade and 6th grade.

The Spelling Lists

The lists are arranged in stages that coordinate to the children's development through spelling patterns, also called features. The beginning lists for first graders allow the kids to approach the words one sound at a time (i.e. initial consonants), to then building more of a sight word vocabulary (i.e. word families). Moving on from there, learners in second grade are able to chunk parts of words and process them more fluently when they read (i.e. consonant blends). Third graders continue the fluency of reading while they explore the meanings of words (i.e. silent consonants), while fourth graders can handle more complex spelling patterns (i.e. double consonant with e-drop). Of course, a student may overlap in stages, for instance, a second grader may still need some work on a few "first grade" features, or may dabble in some third grade features. They are merely an average "snapshot" for students in elementary school. In addition to the lists for each grade level, there are many "themed" lists for students of all ages to enjoy (themes such as September, Halloween, Winter, Earth Day, Science Day etc.) Spelling and studying words ultimately promotes a greater interest in reading and writing. When a child has word understanding and vocabulary knowledge, all aspects of Language Arts are enhanced.

Instructions

Which English words would you like to study? Type them into the empty spaces above. Once you do, you can click on the “Listen” button to hear how the word you typed is pronounced. Sometimes there is more than one way to pronounce a word - for example, “read” sounds different in the past: “I read this book yesterday” to the way it sounds in the future: “I will read this book tomorrow”. In this case you can hit the “Alternate” button to switch between the different pronunciations and choose the right one. You can also choose from the word lists we've prepared already in the drop-down menu. When you have finished adding words, choose an activity from one of the green buttons. The spelling list will appear for the students. They should read it carefully and, when ready, start the activity. When finished, the students will have the option to restart the activity or to exit to the main menu. In most cases, they will also get the option to repeat the activity with only the words they had trouble with.

Happy learning!

Comments & Feedback

Do you have a word you would like to add to those already recorded? Teachers and parents are welcome to send their word requests to my email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to work on it. You can also contact me with questions, comments and suggestions.

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Create your own spelling worksheets by selecting worksheet type and then entering your child’s spelling words in the box below.

If you are unsure of your child’s words, you can select words by spelling rule in the box on the right side.

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How To Use Spelling Worksheets

Use this spelling worksheet generator to create your own spelling practice worksheets. If your child’s teacher has provided spelling words for your child, you can simply type those words into the word box and select which worksheet you would like to create. The word lists are made by spelling rules and include several words that follow that rule. Spelling lists do not go by grade level until your child has mastered all of the spelling rules. Some children will master the spelling rules sooner than others, so until then, use the spelling assessment to see which rules your child needs to work on and select from the pre-made lists. You should select which words on the list fit your child’s needs and delete the others – they are only there for ideas.

For extra spelling practice worksheets, we provide fun ways to practice spelling words such as look-cover-write worksheets, write your spelling words 3 times each worksheets, use spelling words in a sentence worksheets, define spelling words worksheets, put your spelling words in alphabetical (ABC) order and spelling word scramble worksheets.

The read it, write it, make it and read it, make it mats are there for you to print and laminate and use with other multisensory materials. There are links for those materials at the bottom of this page.

Please share your customized spelling worksheets and how you are using them with us on social media using the links at the bottom of the page, or email us at [email protected].

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 Free Printable Spelling Worksheets 

Try one of these free printable spelling worksheets for your 5th, 6th, or 7th grade students. Spelling worksheets have never been so much fun for students and so useful for teachers and parents!

The first page features an fun story using grade-level words,  The second worksheet has a puzzle-y twist. Both worksheets use words from our list of  300 sixth grade spelling words.

#1 Croaky Meets the Plumber

#2 extra letters, more free printable spelling worksheets.

Silent Letter Search : Word search fun! Students must add the correct silent letters and then locate the completed words in the puzzle.

Spelling crossword puzzle - This puzzle provides a fun way to practice spelling those tricky plural nouns.

Find the Right Words: Students identify correctly spelled words in a list and then find them in a fun word search puzzle. Based on our fifth grade spelling word list; suitable for grades 4-6. Cryptogram Worksheet: Puzzle page for upper grades. Includes instructions so students, parents or teachers can make more cryptogram puzzles with any word list.

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Think-A-Spell! A fun collection of brain teasers and spelling challenges. Best for ages 10 to adult. 

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42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6

FUN SPELLING ACTIVITIES FOR HOMEWORK

These 42 Fun Spelling Activities for Grades 3 – 6 provide creative ways for students to use their weekly spelling words, effectively enhancing their writing skills. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easy to understand and suitable for students of all ages. With over 80,000 downloads, it has become one of our most popular resources. Download it for free here .

Implementing these hands-on spelling activities as part of your weekly homework can significantly enhance student outcomes in different academic areas. First and foremost, this approach engages learners in active and purposeful practice, reinforcing their understanding of spelling rules and patterns. By incorporating strategies such as mnemonic devices, word associations, and spelling games into homework, students are more likely to internalize correct spelling conventions.

Moreover, the variety of spelling strategies caters to different learning styles, accommodating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. This ensures all students find an approach that resonates with their preferences, fostering a deeper grasp of spelling concepts. As a result, regular application of these strategies improves spelling skills and contributes to overall language proficiency.

Get your hands on the valuable resource 42 Fun Spelling Practice Activities for Grades 3 – 6, which enhances students’ writing skills and promotes the effective use of spelling words. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, the matrix is easily understandable and suitable for students of all ages. It has gained immense popularity, with over 80,000 downloads.

What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework used by educators to classify educational objectives and define different levels of cognitive complexity. Developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1956, the taxonomy has been revised over the years, with the latest version incorporating digital learning and updated language.

At its core, Bloom’s Taxonomy consists of six hierarchical levels, arranged from simple to complex cognitive processes:

• Remembering : This level involves recalling facts, concepts, or information without necessarily understanding them. Activities at this level include memorization, recitation, and identification.
• Understanding : Here, students demonstrate comprehension by interpreting, summarizing, or explaining ideas in their own words. They grasp the meaning of concepts rather than just memorizing them.
• Applying : This level focuses on applying knowledge and concepts in new situations or contexts. Students solve problems, execute procedures, or utilize information in novel scenarios.
• Analyzing : At this level, students break down information into its component parts to understand relationships and underlying structures. They identify patterns, differentiate between elements, and draw conclusions.
• Evaluating : This involves making judgments or assessments based on criteria and standards. Students critically examine information, arguments, or theories to determine their validity or effectiveness.
• Creating : The highest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves synthesizing information and generating new ideas or products. Students demonstrate originality and creativity by designing, composing, or inventing based on their understanding.

As teachers, understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy can inform lesson planning, assessment design, and instructional strategies. By aligning learning objectives with appropriate levels of cognitive complexity, teachers can scaffold student learning effectively, promote higher-order thinking skills, and facilitate more profound understanding. Incorporating activities and assessments across all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy fosters comprehensive learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs and promote intellectual growth.

These spelling activities provide an excellent opportunity to explore the taxonomy in action.

What are Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences?

Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, suggests that intelligence is not a singular entity but rather a collection of distinct modalities, or “intelligences,” each with its own set of abilities and preferences. Gardner initially identified seven intelligences and later added an eighth. These intelligences represent different ways individuals perceive and understand the world, learn, and solve problems. Here’s a brief overview:

• Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence : Individuals with strong verbal-linguistic intelligence excel in language-related tasks such as reading, writing, speaking, and storytelling. They have a knack for understanding and using words effectively.
• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence : People with logical-mathematical intelligence exhibit proficiency in reasoning, logic, and numerical operations. They excel in problem-solving, mathematical computations, and scientific investigations.
• Visual-Spatial Intelligence : This intelligence involves the ability to perceive and manipulate visual information effectively. Individuals with strong visual-spatial intelligence excel in tasks such as interpreting maps, visualizing objects in three dimensions, and artistic endeavors.
• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence : People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence possess excellent control over body movements and physical activities. They learn best through hands-on experiences and are often skilled in activities such as sports, dance, and manual crafts.
• Musical Intelligence : Individuals with musical intelligence have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, and melodies. They often excel in playing musical instruments, composing music, and recognizing patterns in auditory stimuli.
• Interpersonal Intelligence : This intelligence involves understanding and interacting effectively with others. Individuals with strong interpersonal intelligence exhibit empathy, communication, and leadership qualities.
• Intrapersonal Intelligence : Intrapersonal intelligence refers to self-awareness and introspection. Individuals with this intelligence understand their own emotions, motivations, and goals, leading to a strong sense of self and personal development.
• Naturalistic Intelligence : Gardner later proposed naturalistic intelligence, which relates to an individual’s affinity for understanding and interacting with the natural world. People with this intelligence exhibit a keen appreciation for nature, environmental awareness, and the ability to categorize and classify natural phenomena.

Gardner’s theory emphasizes the diversity of human cognition and suggests that educators should recognize and cultivate these various intelligences to support holistic learning experiences for all students. Educators can promote engagement, understanding, and success across diverse learner profiles by incorporating activities and instructional strategies that cater to different intelligences.

Kevin has worked in education for over two decades. He has a Masters degree in Educational Technologies and runs two companies providing educational content to schools, students and teachers.

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Home Spelling Words - Spelling Games, Worksheets, Tests & Lists

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Home Spelling Words is the leading spelling website for high-quality spelling words and lists for Kindergarten through 9th grade. You can also use your lists from school or your curriculum to make online spelling tests with your own words.

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HOPPER SPELLING GAME

Spelling Hopper is a fast-paced spelling game that students really enjoy! Spell words from your list at clearings.

SKY SPELLING GAME

Sky Spelling is a fun educational game where students fly their airplane through obstacles while practicing their spelling list.

GOLF SPELLING GAME

Spelling Golf is a fun educational game where students play a 2d mini golf game while practicing their spelling list.

JUMP JUMP SPELLING GAME

Spell words from your list as you jump up the screen. Students enjoy multiple levels that keep them engaged.

RACING STARS SPELLING GAME

Racing Stars is a fun educational game where students race the computer while practicing their spelling list.

BINK BONK SPELLING GAME

Bink Bonk is a fun educational game where students hit the purple block to spell each word on their spelling list.

CRAZY FISH SPELLING GAME

Test your spelling skills by helping Crazy Fish eat the surfboards with the correctly spelled words. Perfect game for sight words.

KING CACTUS HANGMAN GAME

King Cactus is a hangman spelling game that allows your student to guess letters until they can fill in the puzzle with a word from their list.

ONLINE WORD SEARCH

Our spelling Word Search game is populated with our spelling lists or yours. It is a dynamic game that changes every time you play and has easy, medium, and hard levels.

MEMORY GAME

We take a fun classic game like memory and use it to help your students learn to spell. Each time the card is flipped over, the program says the word aloud.

Navigate the mouse through each maze while eating cheese to spell words from your weekly spelling lists. Mouse Maze is an interactive spelling game.

WORD SCRAMBLE

Our interactive word scramble makes spelling fun. Students unscramble each word on their spelling list to win (get the chicken to the barn).

WORD CHOPPER

Use Word Chopper to practice your spelling list before test day. As students get their spelling words right, they are taken out of their queue.

FILL IN THE BLANK

Our Fill in the Blank Game provides students with a different way of looking at each word. Students provide the missing letters to win.

SPELLING SOUP

Spelling Soup is a relaxing way to catch the correctly spelled words in a soup bowl. The game can be played on easy, medium, or hard levels for an extra challenge.

Use Our K-9th Grade Spelling Lists

Import our Kindergarten through 9th grade spelling lists into your account to practice, play games and take tests as much as you like. Our lists were developed to help students of all levels. You can also make your own lists to supplement ours. In addition to that, if you finish one grade, import more! We offer your student a self paced learning environment.

Practice, Play Games & Take Online Spelling Tests With Your Own Words

Make spelling lists with your own words and take tests online. Your student can also play games and practice their spelling words all week. This will help your student improve his or her spelling test scores. When your student is ready, they can take a pre-test or a spelling test which will be instantly graded and stored in a handy report. Home Spelling Words is the best spelling website for parents with children in public or private school and for homeschool spelling.

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Homeschoolers love Home Spelling Words. Parents have complete control over the spelling words and sentences that they create. Students love the games and find learning easy with online games and offline worksheets. The family friendly price is a big plus, too.

Practice Spelling and Improve Spelling Test Grades

Every parent wants their child to get good grades. Practicing spelling lists online gives kids a chance to focus and learn to spell quickly and easily. Students are able to hear and see each word on their list and are given instant feedback by our program. The practice section is particularly useful for students who find spelling difficult. The games give students a chance to play games while learning.

Online Spelling Tests

One of the most useful features of Home Spelling Words is the online spelling test. Use our spelling lists or make your own spelling lists using your own curriculum. Once the lists are published, students can practice as well as take their spelling tests online. Students can retake tests as often as they like. Each time a test is taken, it is graded and the scores are saved in a report. Login or create an account to take online spelling tests and have your scores saved.

Use our Spelling Lists

Take advantage of our K through 9th grade spelling lists. Our spelling lists were created with the help of teachers who have provided a range of words to challenge every student. Practice sentences are included in our lists to help students learn new vocabulary as well. Parents and homeschoolers can print and use our spelling lists for personal use or they can create an account to practice, take tests and play games online . We are a no spam compliant spelling website and we do not sell or share personal information with anyone.

Interactive Spelling Games for Kids

We have the best spelling games on the Internet! Each game is dynamic in that they change every time you play them. We have a Fill-in-the-Blank Game, a Word Search Game, Spelling Soup Game, Word Chopper which helps you whittle away at your spelling list, Crazy Fish where you have to select from the correctly spelled word, a classic Memory Game and many more. All of these online spelling games for kids are designed to allow students to have fun while they are learning. Login or sign up to access this feature.

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As your children learn writing and spelling, they're likely going to come home with spelling word lists. Studying and learning words is their job, but simply staring at the words isn’t always going to make memorization possible—they'll probably need some tools to help them remember . Here are 18 creative and interactive ways your kids can practice their spelling words.

Make a Spelling Word Origami Fortune Teller

It’s easy enough to create spelling word origami fortune tellers, also known as Cootie Catchers. With these fun tools, your child can spell the words out loud, which is helpful for auditory learners .

Make and Use a “Word Catcher"

Modified fly swatters can be a lot of fun to use as spelling word practice tools. With this method, you'll give your child a fly swatter and a copy of her spelling words. Then, ask her to swat those words wherever she sees them. You might be surprised to see how enthusiastic she is to start swatting the words in all the books, magazines, posters, and papers in your house.

Magnetic Letters, Alphabet Blocks, or Scrabble Pieces

Just as saying the words out loud can help an auditory learner, literally building the words can be helpful for more visual learners. Just keep in mind you might need more than one set of magnetic letters to spell all the words.

Create Your Own Crossword Puzzle

Luckily there are free online tools like Discovery Education's puzzlemaker program to help you make puzzles. All you have to do is type in the word list.

Use Sensory Play

Some kids learn better when all their senses are involved . Doing things like spraying shaving cream on the table and letting your child trace the words in it or having him write the words with a stick in the dirt can help cement the words in his memory.

Play Spelling Word Memory

There are a couple of ways to do this. You can make two sets of flashcards with the spelling words—it’s a good idea to write each set in a different color—or you can make one set with the words and one with the definition. After that, it’s played just like any other Memory game.

Trace the Words in Rainbow Colors

This is a variation on the old “write your words ten times” homework. Your child can trace each word over and over to remember the order of the letters for each word. In the end, though, it’s a lot prettier than a simple word list.

Let Your Child Text the Words to You

This way to practice spelling words depends, of course, on whether your child has a cell phone and what the plan includes. With unlimited texting, it’s easy enough for you to receive the text , correct the spelling if necessary, and send back an emoji.

Use Sandpaper Letters to Make Spelling Word Rubbings

Though it requires a little prep work, this is a fun way to practice the words. Once you have a set of sandpaper letter stencils, your child can arrange each word, place a piece of paper over it, and make a rubbing with pencil or crayons.

Make Word Searches

This, too, is an activity that is easy enough with online resources. SpellingCity.com is a fantastic site that allows you to make word searches and create other activities for your child.

Play Hangman

Hangman is a great go-to game when it comes to spelling words. If you have your child use a copy of the spelling list, it will be easier to narrow down which word you’re using. Remember, you can always use the definition as a clue!

Make up a Spelling Word Song

It may sound silly, but there’s a definite connection between music and literacy. If you and your child are creative, you can create your own silly tune. For the less musically-inclined, try setting the words to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or another nursery rhyme song.

Play the “Add-A-Letter” Game

This game is a fun way to interact with your child. One of you starts writing the spelling word on the paper by writing one letter. The next one adds the next letter. Since many word lists include words that start with the same sounds, it may be challenging to know which word your game partner started writing.

Write a Story Using Each Spelling Word

Many teachers ask students to do this with their spelling words for homework, but you can add a twist by giving your child a topic to write or tell a story about. For example, challenge her to write a story about zombies using all the words.

Highlight the Words in the Newspaper

Give your child a highlighter and a pile of newspapers and time him to see how long it takes to find and highlight all the words on the list.

Play a “What Letter Is Missing?” Game

Slightly different than Hangman and similar to the "Add-a-Letter" game, this game is played by writing or typing the words, but leaving a blank space or two for key letters. Your child will have to put in the correct letters. This works particularly well to practice the vowel sounds.

Act Them Out

Essentially this is playing the game Charades with your child’s spelling words. You can do it a couple of ways—give your child a list of the words and have her guess which one you are acting out or put all the words in a bowl, and have her choose one and act it out.

Put Them in ABC Order

While alphabetizing the list won’t necessarily help your child learn to spell each individual word, it will help him recognize the words. For some children, just moving the strips (on which each word is written) around can help them keep the word in their visual memory.

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Games allow students to enter a deeper state of focus which improves learning. Assign lists to students and they can play games with their spelling words until test day. Gameplay reports are also provided.

Jump Jump is a favorite among students! Jump your character up the screen with arrow keys or buttons on screen to collect coins and complete your spelling list. Avoid octopus enemies as you climb and collect bonus items!

Spelling Hopper

Hopper is a fast-paced spelling game that students really enjoy! Spell words from your list at clearings and get bonus points with gems.

Sky Spelling

Collect the coins with the plane and correctly spell the words in your list to complete the game. Avoid obstacles and lightning bolts!

Putt Putt Spelling Golf

Pull back to launch the ball and spell your way through each level of Putt Putt Spelling Golf.

Racing Stars

Racing Stars is an exciting spelling game where students race cars while testing spelling skills.

King Cactus Game

Guess the letters in your spelling words until you can get them all correct. Hints available.

Memory Game

Each word as it is clicked helping students learn to say and recognize their spelling words.

Mouse Maze Game

Students play as the mouse eating cheese (spelling words) to win the game. A student favorite.

Word Chopper

Whittle away at correctly spelled words with Word Chopper. The perfect way to practice for a spelling test.

Word Search Game

Our Word Search can be played online or printed for offline homework. It uses your list to create the game.

Fill-in-the-Blank Game

Fill-in-the-Blank game changes every time your student plays. They fill in the blanks to spell words.

Spelling Soup Game

Students hear the words as they fall and select the correctly spelled word in their bowl.

Bink Bonk Game

Keep students engaged and focused with Bink Bonk. The students spell words when they hit purple blocks.

Students are challenged to recognize correctly spelled words. Can be played in slow, medium and fast speeds.

Word Scramble

Drag letters to the appropriate boxes to spell each word on your list. Word Scramble is dynamic.

Would you like to use your own spelling lists to make games? Spelling Stars is a flexible tool built to adapt to your needs. Play online spelling games with your words or ours. We use your words to populate the spelling games if you create custom spelling lists. Games are an excellent way to keep kids focused and interested in spelling. Our games will challenge students to recognize words, fill in the blanks, match words, and more. We also provide reports that show how many times your students have played each game per list.

• Play spelling games to learn your spelling words.
• Trophies are awarded for gameplay and practice.
• Use your "To Do List" on the student home page to know what's been assigned.
• Worksheets: Word Scramble, Multiple Choice, Word Search, Fill in the Blank.
• Practice spelling lists online from anywhere with an Internet connection.
• Spelling lists are available 24/7.
• Improve Learning: See, hear, and type each spelling word.
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• Practice sentences help build vocabulary.
• Spelling tests are graded instantly.
• Students can track progress under reports.
• Parents can track progress by viewing reports.
• Works on laptops, tablets, and phones (install as an app).
• Students can log in with their Google Classroom account.
• Google Classroom students will receive emails via Google if it's set up by the teacher.
• Google Classroom students will see the games or practice, pretests and tests as an assignment on Google Classroom.
• Google Classroom student will see their grades in Google Classroom.
• Private login. Others students can't see your lists or work.

• Saves time! Spelling tests and other activities are graded instantly.
• Copy and paste spelling lists into our system, and upload or enter words manually.
• Record your voice, use our upgraded voice, or use the browser voice.
• Practice, games, pretests, tests, and worksheets use your spelling words or ours.
• Reports are generated for teachers and students.
• Create Differentiated Spelling Lists and Groups within your Course/Class.
• Students can practice and play spelling games at home or at school.
• Multisensory learning improves retention.
• Each student has a unique user id and password.
• Share lists with other teachers or between courses.
• Easily create review lists.
• Turn on Anti-Cheating Guard for tests and pretests.
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Spelling Stars is an online spelling program designed for school or homeschool use. Teachers can create different list levels, assign specific tests by class or individual then check out the online spelling tests or pre-tests when ready. With an Internet connection, students can take tests, practice spelling, and play spelling games from school, home, or anywhere. Tests and Pre-Tests are graded automatically and stored in easy-to-view reports for teachers and students. Parents can also track student test scores by logging into their student's accounts. Spelling Stars makes spelling easy and fun! [ Learn more about how our spelling tests work... ]

Google Classroom Integration

Spelling Stars and Google Classroom work together seamlessly. Teachers can create a new account or log in with Google Classroom and tie their existing account to Google Classroom. At that point, teachers can sync their students, and students can log in with Google Classroom. Once a teacher checks out a test, an assignment is created on Google Classroom. When students complete the test, teachers click one button to sync grades with their Google Classroom account. No need to copy grades by hand!

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Your students are going to love playing spelling games online! We make it easy for all of your students to learn. Once you create a list and check out the practice section and spelling games for your students, they can play up to ten games, depending on your chosen plan. Each game has a purpose.

Word Search is a fun way for students to focus on recognizing their spelling words. Our Fill-in-the-Blank requires your student to fill in the missing letters. Spelling Soup gives your student time to recognize the correctly spelled word. Word Scramble lets your student focus on putting the letters in the correct order. King Cactus is a hangman spelling game that allows your student to save the cactus when your student selects the correct letters. Our Spelling Memory Game is always a favorite because students have fun finding the right word matches. Herman's Mouse Maze requires your student to spell each word correctly to eat the cheese to continue to the end of the maze. Word Chopper is perfect for students who want to work on whittling away at their spelling lists. If students spell a word wrong, the word goes back into the queue to spell again. Lastly, Bink Bonk lets your student play their way through the spelling game by having to spell each word right to win.

Online Spelling Practice

Students can practice spelling online easily by logging in from home, school, or anywhere with an internet connection. The program works on mobile devices such as phones and tablets like iPads. Students log in with their user id and password and click on the practice in the menu. They will see the lists that their teacher has checked out for them. Students can show or hide the spelling word during the practice session. If the student does not type in the correct spelling after three attempts, the program will show the correct spelling to copy. Seeing the word helps the student become more familiar with each spelling word more quickly. Assign spelling practice as homework and track the number of times each student practices in teacher reports. Our practice section is a fantastic way to improve students' spelling skills.

Online Spelling Tests

Spelling Stars online spelling tests are built for easy use by teachers and students. A teacher creates a test by logging into their account. Once the test is ready, the teacher will check that test out for students to see. If the test is not "assigned," students will not be able to see the test. Assigning tests at a particular time helps ensure that students take tests at the approved time. In addition to that, teachers can schedule tests for a future time and day. Once students complete the test, it is automatically graded, and reports are stored in the system by list and student name for teachers. Students also have access to their reports anytime. Teachers are also able to create differentiated spelling tests for their students. Teachers can go into Student List Levels under the Students menu and decide if a student will get basic, challenge, or super challenge words or a combination of those three types. Please watch our video on How to Make Spelling Lists for detailed information.

Spelling Lists

If you are looking for a spelling website that allows you to create custom spelling lists, you are in the right place! As a teacher, you can copy and use our spelling lists as-is or alter them to suit your needs. You can also use your school's spelling curriculum by typing your spelling words. Once you create your spelling lists, you can use them year after year. You can create differentiated spelling lists so each student gets the appropriate learning experience. Spelling Stars easily fits into your lesson plans and removes the work from grading papers.

It's easy to view reports anytime by logging in as a student and clicking on the Reports tab or logging in as a teacher and clicking on the Reports tab. Teachers can view reports by student or by list. Teachers can set reports to calculate differently based on their needs as well. Note that Google Classroom reports are calculated as a percentage only. Additionally, parents can log in from home with the student's user id and password and see grades anytime. Spelling Stars makes tracking progress easy for teachers, students, and parents.

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30 Fun Spelling Activities for Primary

• October 4, 2020
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We spend countless hours creating spelling practice activities  for our primary students that are fun and not just writing the word multiple times.  Are you ready to get some of those hours back?!  Take a look at these fabulous EDITABLE Spelling Activities we have created for your students to practice their word lists.

Our Spelling Activities are super simple to use!!!

• Enter your spelling list into the first page of the packet.
• Choose the activities you want to use that week.  (We have 30 different pages  to choose from!)
• Print those activities.

These spelling activities can be sent home as homework, used in a word work center, or as independent practice.

* Spelling Activity Line -Up *

1. spelling list.

2. MAGIC WORDS

3. ALPHABETICAL ORDER

4. RAINBOW SPELLING

5. WRITE A SENTENCE

6. SECRET CODE

7. ROLL A SPELLING WORD

8. WORD ILLUSTRATIONS

9. WORD BOXES

10. TRACE WORDS

11. EMOJI SPELLING

12. PATTERN BLOCK SPELLING

13. VOWELS AND CONSONANTS

14. SCRABBLE SPELLING

15. SPIN IT — SPELL IT

16. SPELLING MAZE

17. SPELLING SPIRAL

18. SPELLING WORD SYLLABLES

19. SILLY WRITING

20. PYRAMID SPELLING

21. SPELLING RHYMES

22. SPELLING COLORS

23. WORD SEARCH

24. WORD ART

25. CREATE A STORY

26. KEYBOARD WORDS

27. STAMPING SPELLING WORDS

28. SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

29. SIGN LANGUAGE SPELLING

30. How Many Sounds

Using these 30 Fun Spelling Activities for Primary students has really helped a lot of teachers plan their word work centers.  Here are some words from teachers who have purchased this resource:

“This resource is amazing! I happened upon it at the best time possible. The pages are easy to edit and I was excited to include them in the packet I put together for the students for doing their work from home while the schools are shut down. So excited about this.” ~ Kathleen D.

“This is absolutely one of the best Spelling resources to help students study. You can use it through distance or print it out in person. I actually use it both ways because our school is on a Hybrid schedule where we have students some days and virtual others. Thanks for this resource.” ~ Amanda W.

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Weekly Spelling Homework-Year-Long Spelling Worksheets

Updated:  03 Mar 2022

Practice weekly spelling words to strengthen letter-sound recognition, alphabetization, and sentence writing skills with 36 weeks of worksheets.

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Pages:  72 Pages

• Curriculum Curriculum:  CCSS, TEKS

Grades:  3 - 5

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.G

Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.D

Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2

Elar 4.2(b).

Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by:

ELAR 4.11(D)

Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:

ELAR 5.2(B)(i)

Spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables;

ELAR 5.11(D)(xi)

Correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words; and

Add Weekly Spelling Words to Your Daily English Lessons!

Reading and writing skills start with letter-sound recognition. 

But after that…

Reading fluency is the result of a lot of repetition and memorization.    

Each weekly worksheet in this resource introduces a common spelling pattern through a bank of ten new words. Each weekly word bank focuses on a frequent spelling pattern, like short and long vowel sounds, digraphs, trigraphs, and blends. Students will practice spelling the words a different way each day:

Monday: students write the words in the bank to practice spelling and handwriting. 

Tuesday: students repeat the spelling exercise before but write the words twice. 

Wednesday: students alphabetize the word list.

Thursday: students write each word in a sentence. 

By completing each weekly worksheet, students demonstrate they can correctly spell grade-appropriate words and identify common spelling patterns.

Need to change a word? Customize these worksheets in Google Slides!

Scaffolding + Extension Tips 

In addition to individual student work time, use this set of 36 spelling worksheets for a:

• Reading center activity
• ELA lesson warm-up
• Fast Finisher activity
• Homework assignment
• Writing center activity

Students who need more of a challenge can list 2-3 additional words that use the spelling pattern in their word bank and complete the day’s activity with the new words. 

Support struggling students by limiting the number of words in the word bank. Add new words each day and have students do the previous day’s activity to catch up. 

Need to change a word? This resource is fully editable in Google Slides! 

Prepare This Resource with Sustainability in Mind!

This resource can be prepared a full year in advance. 

No matter how you decide to use this teaching resource, there are many ways to incorporate efficient practices that save time, resources, and the planet! 

We suggest:

♻️ Print Double-Sided 

If applicable to your lesson structure, save paper by printing worksheets double-sided. 

♻️ Reuse It! 

Update your rotations with activities fast finishers can work on. Print a few copies on cardstock and slip them into dry-erase sleeves. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

♻️ Go Digital 

Teaching virtually? Running low on toner? Use the Google Slides format of this resource to project the week’s worksheet onto your screen. Students can complete each daily activity in their notebooks. This digital version offers the same options for practice, each on a different slide.

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