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Ways to help your child study their spelling words-
(These are just tips for studying at home).
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draw a line under the tricky part of the word and concentrate on that bit |
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find words within the word (there's a 'hen' in 'when'!) |
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break the word up into smaller parts (Wed + nes + day = Wednesday) |
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break the word up into sounds (th-a-nk) |
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make up a silly sentence using the letters (big elephants can't always use small exits spells 'because') - these are most likely to work if the child makes up their own |
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write the word with your finger in the air, or in sand |
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type the word |
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say the word as it is written (like 'climb') |
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trace over the letters with a finger several times, saying the sounds |
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take a photograph of it in your head |
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find a word that rhymes with it: is the spelling the same? |
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count the letters |
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ask 'how are we going to learn this?' - he may choose one of these ways, or find his own |
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sing the words |
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act the words out |
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use magnetic letters |
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use sidewalk chalk |
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Flash cards may be a great idea |
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Have a spelling bee at home |
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Divide the daunting list of words into smaller portions that seem easier to handle. |
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Study 5 words on Monday, 5 on Tuesday,and 5 on Wednesday. Review on Thursday. |
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Play spelling games like hangman. |
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Find the allocated spelling words in books or other sources. |
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Encourage children to say words aloud. |
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Use a dictionary. |
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Give your child a pre-test. |
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