Learning a New Spelling Word

To learn this tip, begin with an easy word so that the skill can be practiced successfully.

1. Look at the word you want to spell.

2. Spell it aloud while pointing to each letter.

3. Write the word and say each letter as you write it.

4. Close your eyes and try to see the word in your mind.

5. Practice spelling the word from the picture in your mind.

6. Repeat until the word is firm. Then try spelling it backwards from the picture in your mind.