Spelling Tips

 Tips for Learning those Weekly Spelling Words

1. Write the words in the air.
2. Write the words in a tray of sand or salt.
3. Write the words on a white board.
4. Fingerpaint the words.
5. Use water and a paintbrush to write the words on a chalkboard or sidewalk.
6. Write the word on a friend or parent's back.
7. Type the words on the computer.  Spell check will tell you right away if you have it correct or incorrect.
8. Say the words out loud.
9. Say the words to a song or melody.
10. Spell the words using magnetic or tile letters.
11. Use mnemonic devices such as: I am a friend to the end.
12. Write the words in sentences.
13. Practice writing the words 2 or 3 times.
14. Don't leave all your practicing until the night before the test.  Practice a little each night. 
15. Try to make it FUN!

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