First Level

Sporty Spelling

Play a ball game, such as football, tennis or throw and catch, to spell out your words. Take turns saying the next letter of the spelling word as you pass the ball to each other.

Forwards & Backwards

Spell each word forwards, then backwards, then forwards again.

Dictionary Definitions

Find the dictionary definition of your words.

Rainbow Writing

Write each word 4 times, each time with a different colour of pencil or pen.

Upper Case and Lower Case

Write your words in lower case, then upper case and repeat this.

Pyramid Spelling

Create a spelling pyramid for each of your words.

Newspaper Cuttings

Cut letters out of newspapers or magazines to spell your words. Use the titles - they are a better size!

Fancy Letters

Write your words with 'fancy' writing. This could be curly, dotty, bubble...

Across and Down

Write each word across and down starting with the beginning letter.

Mystery Words

Get someone at home to spell out each of your spelling words using their finger on your back. You have to guess what the word is.

Picture Definitions

Draw pictures to show the definitions of at least 5 of your words.

Trace a Shape

Count your spelling words. Draw a shape for each one and write your spelling word inside the shape.

Join The Dots

Write each of your words using dots. Then join the dots with a coloured pencil to make your word.

ABC Order

Write your words in alphabetical order.

Blue Vowels

Write out each of your words. Go over the vowels in each word using blue pencil.

Across and Down

Write your words across and down, sharing the same first letter.

Elkonin Boxes

Draw your own Elkonin Boxes. Write the word three times using Elkonin Boxes.

Syllable Split

Write your spelling words split into syllables.

Bubble Words

Write your spelling words in bubble letters. After you have written them, make them colourful.

Silly Sentences

Write silly sentences with a spelling word in each sentence.

E.g. My cat wears a yellow hat whilst dancing.