{"id":13480,"date":"2023-06-19T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=13480"},"modified":"2023-06-20T14:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T19:28:52","slug":"review-spelling-word-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/review-spelling-word-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Ways to Review Spelling Word Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\"All\r\n\r\n

Taking the time to review spelling Word Cards is an important part of your child\u2019s day, but sometimes it just doesn\u2019t seem \u201cexciting.\u201d But as we all know, review is what makes learning stick<\/a>. The more kids review what they have learned, the more they will remember.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In fact, regular review is such an important part of learning to spell that every lesson in All About Spelling<\/cite><\/a> includes a review of previously taught skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As with any daily task, review can get boring at times. And when review begins to feel like drudgery, it can lose its effectiveness. <\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t

As a teacher, that\u2019s the last<\/span> thing you want!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

When schoolwork is fun, it is more motivating for kids, but figuring out ways to cultivate fun can seem like more work for Mom and Dad. But in the case of reviewing spelling Word Cards, it may not be as difficult as you think.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

10 Great Ways to Review Spelling Word Cards<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

We have some pretty amazing moms and dads out there using All About Spelling<\/cite> with their kids, and they have shared some great Word Card review ideas that definitely increase the fun factor of review time. And most of these ideas require minimal effort for parents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Spell with Letter Tiles<\/h3>\r\n

Reviewing Word Cards can get tedious, but you can make spelling review more fun by using Bananagrams\u00ae or Scrabble\u00ae letters to spell words. It may take a bit longer, but most kids don\u2019t mind the extra time when you can make review seem more like a game.
(Shared by @stefmlayton via Instagram<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Work on Spelling and Fine Motor Skills<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Fidgety kids often benefit from keeping their hands busy as they complete their schoolwork. But with this idea, it\u2019s actually the schoolwork that will keep their hands busy! Have your child practice his spelling Word Cards by threading letter beads onto pipe cleaners to spell the words. It\u2019s perfect for hands-on learners!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Take Your Spelling for a Drive<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Draw rectangles on the driveway or sidewalk with chalk. Have your child \u201cdrive\u201d (or skate, ride, walk, hop, etc.) to a rectangle. Read the first word from a stack of review cards, and have your child write the word in the rectangle. Keep \u201cdriving\u201d and spelling until you complete the entire stack of Word Cards!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Make It Fun!<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

When you spell your words in shaving cream, it's tons<\/span> of fun! Just spread a thick layer of shaving cream on a tray or another flat, washable surface. Dictate a word to your child and have her write the word in the shaving cream. After this, your kids might beg to review their Word Cards!
(Shared by @adventures_of_a_healthy_mama via Instagram<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Write on the Sidewalk (with a twist!)<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Just mix a little bit of dish detergent and water and you\u2019ve got the perfect solution for turning a slab of concrete into a writing canvas! \"Suds\" up your sidewalk, then read your child's words. Have him finger-write each word on his soapy canvas. The words are easy to \u201cerase,\u201d and your canvas can easily be recharged with a bit more soap and water. (Shared by Shawna at Not the Former Things<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Go \u201cOld School\u201d<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n

Grab an old typewriter at a yard sale or resale shop and let your vintage spelling review session begin! You read the words and your child types them. And as an added bonus, when your child is done with the review session, she\u2019ll have her very own study sheet to take with her!
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Motivate with Alphabet Cereal<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

What do you do when your child is hungry but you\u2019re still in the middle of a spelling lesson? You grab a box of alphabet cereal and keep right on going! Read a word from your child's Word Cards and have him spell the word with cereal letters. If he spells the word correctly, he gets to eat the letters. If he spells it incorrectly, mom gets to eat them. Now that\u2019s some tasty motivation!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Reward with Screen Time<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Take advantage of your child's interest in electronics, and break out the tablet during spelling review. Read the words from your child's Word Cards and let him type the words on the tablet. He'll get some great review time in, but as an added bonus, he\u2019ll get a bit of extra typing practice too!
(Shared by @craftynotcreative via Instagram<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Use Scratch-Off Paper<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Make spelling review colorful with rainbow scratch-off paper! You can easily create your own scratch-off paper at home. Cover white card stock with fun, colorful patterns using wax crayons then paint the entire page with black acrylic paint. Grab a wooden stick or toothpick and start spelling! This project can double as spelling AND art class if you let your child do the creating!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Create a Sensory Spelling Tray<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n

Pour some salt or sand in a shallow pan to create a fun sensory spelling tray! Your child can write his spelling words using his finger, a wooden stick, or a pencil. Want to take your sensory tray to a whole new level? Add some color and fragrance! With some creativity, you can combine different extracts for aromatic results. Sniff out 10 scented salt tray recipes in this free download<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Want More?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Be sure to check out our Something Fishy<\/cite> review book<\/a>! It includes 16 full-color activities, designed to help students review reading and spelling words in fun and engaging ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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