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Spelling Match-Up

Jun. 23, 2008 • 10:26 AM

Posted in School Projects

Here is a FUN game you can easily put together for some random spelling practice. Even if they are just random words (not on your weekly spelling list , etc.), it is still a great and fun way to review spelling. Even within simple words, the children see how vowel sounds work together, blends, etc. They like matching up the word cards with the items. My children (of all ages) enjoy doing this when I pull it out!

Now.. go and rummage through your toy box and see what little things you can find. If you have a daughter with barbie things, you can find all sorts of great realistic little things there! The cards are simply index cards with the words neatly written on. I keep everything in a $1 Store tub with lid and keep it in our schoolroom closet. It only comes out from time to time so they enjoy it when I pull it out for them! So SIMPLE yet a Fun way to practice spelling!

If you don't find many small things, you could use pictures from magazines and glue them on index cards as well but I really think the kids like finding the little trinket toy to place on the card!

Have you posted some fun yet educational (homemade) games? Let me know! I'd love to visit your blog and check out your ideas! Making learning fun is so worth the efforts because the kids learn and love it!

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Jun. 23, 2008 - neat

Posted by msack

I love that idea! I'll have to try it!

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Jun. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Aligirl

What a great idea! I'll have to give that a try . My kids would love it.

I tried a spelling game with my kids recently, where we all gathered around the big dry erase board, and I either drew a picture, or read a definition of a word, and the kids took turns writing the word on the board. That was fun too!

Ali

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Jun. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval

I am heading to the toy box right now! Great idea!!!

Have a great Monday!
SoCalVal

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Jun. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by crazybusy

Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
Love, Alyssa

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Jun. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sadie423

Great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing, I am collecting ideas like these that are sort of independent and more fun for math and L.A....my plan is to do a Grab Bag like thing- they pick one of these "game" out of a bag for a lesson on certain days. I'll look around for little toys....too bad no barbies or polly pocket around here~

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Jun. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CrossView

Very creative! =D

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Jun. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Sandpiper

Thanks for sharing yet,another great idea on your blog!
I'm wondering how you find the time to make all of these neat games and such?

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Jun. 28, 2008 - games

Posted by Angelheart

I love all the game ideas you have been sharing lately. I wanted to work on a few of them myself this summer but havent gotten to it yet. Time is flying by already.

Nikki

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Jul. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Christine

What a fun way to learn spelling. I love your ideas!
Blessings,
Christine
www.christine-mary.blogspot.com

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Oct. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by WaitingontheLord

I can't wait to make my own version! What a great idea! I also love your pancake math game. I saw it over on Free File Folder Games.
Very cute!

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Apr. 9, 2009 - the memories

Posted by Anonymous

I was homeschooled for 10 years and this page just brought back the memories. It is really neat to see other families approaching education like my parents did. Your children are very lucky to have parents like you.

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