30 Spelling Learning Techniques

Listed below are 30 ways to study spelling words.

1.      Write the spelling words three times each.

2.      Write a paragraph using the words.

3.      Draw a picture of the meaning of the words.

4.      Write a sentence for each word.

5.      Invent a word search.

6.      Make up a code for letters or the words.

7.      Type words on the computer in different ways-more than once.

8.      Record your spelling words--say, spell, say.

9.      Alphabetize the words.

10.  Write the dictionary respelling of each word.

11.  Write the meaning of each word.

12.  Divide each word into syllables.

13.  Write the word and circle the vowels.

14.  Write the word and circle the consonants.

15.  Cross our silent letters.

16.  Make flash cards.

17.  Write a synonym for each word.

18.  Write an antonym for each word.

19.  Scramble the words and give them to a friend to solve.

20.  Write a story with the words.

21.  Draw a picture and "hide" your words in the picture.

22.  Write words in a three-word sentence.

23.  Write a song with your words.

24.  Use calligraphy or a colorful way to write the words.

25.  Use a piece of clothing and design a way to display the words.

26.  Write your words on a dry erase board and write your words with finger paints.

27.  Write your words with watercolors.

28.  Stamp your words.

29.  Make your words into puzzles.

30.  Write words neatly in pen or marker.