Cursive
Write each word once in print and
twice in cursive.
Create a Word
Pyramid Spelling
Write the words in a pyramid.
Ex: c
Write each spelling word. Next to each
ca
word, write at least two additional words of
cat
at least three letters that can be spelled
using the letters in the word. (Example: the
word pickle can be used to make the words
lick, pick, like, lip, etc).
Cheer Your Words
Disappearing Words
Type it Out
Pretend you are a cheerleader
Write each word, then write it again but Type your spelling words in a Word
and cheer out your words (and spell leave one letter out… then write it again program. Make sure your vowels are
them too!) to an adult. Write this in
and leave TWO letters out… then three… red and consonants are black!
the box as your choice and have
until your word has disappeared!
someone sign their name to say
Example: cowboy _owboy __wboy
they listened to you cheer your
___boy ____oy _____y _____
words!
Fraction Words
Write each spelling word as a fraction
based on the number of vowels and
consonants in each word.
Word Vowels Consonants
finge 2/6
4/6
r
In the example above, the word finger
has six letters. Two of those letters,
or 2/6 of the letters, are vowels, and
four of the letters, or 4/6, are
consonants.
Friendly Words
Write two words that share a letter so
they are touching:
m
example: c a t
n
Text Math
Write each spelling word
telephone style (ex: ABC = 2).
Then add each word together
(ex: can  2+2+6=10). As a
challenge, multiply instead of
adding!
Creative Sentences
Write each word in a sentence.
Challenge yourself by using 2-3 words
per sentence. Underline each word
you use!
Air Words
Use your finger to write each word in
the air. Have a parent do the same. See
if you can figure out their word! (Have a
parent sign this paper)
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Dictionary Definition
Print each word. Beside each
word, write the definition from
the dictionary.
Part of Speech
Classify your spelling words
according to part of speech. (noun,
verb, adjective, and adverb)
Story Spelling
Use half of your spelling words to write a
short story. Underline each word. Be sure
to check your punctuation and grammar!
Artist
Create a picture representing your
favorite part of this week’s story.
Hide every spelling word in your
picture.
Sculptor
Sculpt your words using Play-doh or clay!
Have a parent sign this paper.
Hop and Spell
Hop on one foot as you spell out
each word. 1 hop for each letter.
You may also hop from your
right to your left foot. Switch
feet for each letter. (Have a
parent sign this paper).
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Bounce a Ball
Bounce a ball as you say each
word. 1 bounce for each letter.
(Have a parent sign in this spot).
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Third Time’s the Charm
Type your words three times on the
computer or write three times each
on a piece of paper. Be sure to print
the words or email them to m!
Hop and Spell
Hop on one foot as you spell out each word.
1 hop for each letter. You may also hop
from your right to your left foot. Switch
feet for each letter. (Have a parent sign
this paper).
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Jumping Jacks
Do jumping jacks as you spell each word. 1
jumping jack for each letter.
(Have a parent sign this paper)
Spelling City
Go to
http://www.spellingcity.com/allisoncowsert/
and work on your spelling words for
20 minutes. Have a parent sign this
paper.
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Rainbow Writing
Write each full word in three
different colors.
Alphabetical Order
Write the words in alphabetical
order.
Word Sort
Prize Boxer
Sort each spelling word based on the Punch the air once for each letter of each
spelling patterns.
word.
(Have a parent sign this paper)
Doodle Bug
Draw your words using doodles
to illustrate what each word
means. Put a star next to your
favorite doodle word.
Newspaper Letters
Create a Word
Use a newspaper or magazine (after
Write each spelling word. Next to each
you get your parent’s permission!) to word, write at least two additional words of
cut out letters. Make your spelling
at least three letters that can be spelled
words with these letters and glue
using the letters in the word. (Example: the
them to a piece of paper.
word pickle can be used to make the words
lick, pick, like, lip, etc).
Perimeter Heart Words
Heart Words
Write one heart per word. Have the Decorate a valentine heart and write each
PERIMETER of the heart made up of
word filling the AREA of the heart. One
that word. One heart per word.
heart per word.
Run On Words
Write your spelling words
together like one long word but
draw a heart in between each
word. Write ALL the words at
least three times.
Words Everywhere
Write the spelling words on a sheet
of paper. Fill up the whole sheet by
writing the words in different
directions using different colored
pencils.
Synonyms
Write each word, then find 2 or more
synonyms for each word. If you cannot
find a synonym that works, just write the
word 3 times.
Dictionary Doodle
Write each word. Next to the
written word, illustrate what
each word means. Use a
dictionary to look up the
definition if needed.
Q-Tip Artist
Use a Q-Tip as a brush to paint
or dot over the words written
in pencil.