Hello My Lovelies: Here are some hints to help you remember your spelling words. Spelling is an essential skill used everyday. Practicing spelling does not have to be dull and monotonous. It can be fun and engaging. The key to making it fun is to vary the suggestions below. Try all of the hints. However, be sure to practice daily because spelling is a critical skill that needs to be reinforced daily. Practice will help you to be prepared for your spelling tests. More importantly though, practice provides improved spelling which thereby improves writing. write your words 3 times each trace your words in crayon or marker write a sentence for each word make flashcards using markers illustrate each word make a crossword puzzle with your words make a word search with your word say and spell the words into a tape recorder and then listen to it use play dough to make the words use play dough to have your child write the words in it use a box of sand, rice, or salt and use your finger to write the word write each word on two index cards and then play concentration use letter tiles to spell out your words use magnetic letters to spell out your words paint your spelling words Here are some additional hints to help you learn new spelling words. When you are trying to learn a new word, use the LOOK - THINK - COVER - WRITE - CHECK method to memorize it. Step 1: LOOK carefully at the new word. How can you break it into smaller bits? Do any of the smaller bits remind you of the patterns of letters from other words? Step 2: THINK about the parts of the words which might cause problems - double letters for instance, or a vowel that isn't pronounced as you would expect. Step 3: COVER the word and close your eyes. Try to see it in your mind. Step 4: WRITE the word down without looking back. Step 5: CHECK to see if you're right. If not, look carefully at where you went wrong and try again. Thanks Ms. Ferraez ;)