Spelling doesn’t have to be worksheets and repetition. With a little creativity, play, and hands-on exploration, children can discover that words are playful, colorful, and full of meaning.
Core Words to Explore
This pack focuses on essential high-frequency words:
again, all, away, bad, big, do, down, drink, eat, feel, get, go, good, happy, help, hear, I, in, like, little, mine, more, my, not, now, off, on, out, play, put, read, sad, some, stop, that, want, what.
Each word can be explored in multiple ways — visually, orally, and through touch, using both colour and black-and-white versions.
Hands-On, Playful Ways to Explore Words
1. Bee Chant
Spell it out with a rhythm:
“Give me a B, give me an E, give me an E… What’s that spell? BEE!”
This builds auditory memory and excitement around letters.
2. Play Dough Words
Form letters with play dough. Children learn shapes, spatial awareness, and letter formation while making words tactile.
3. Rap the Word
Turn spelling into a song or rap.
“B to the E to the E spells BEE!”
Encourage children to move, chant, and create rhythm — a playful way to embed words.
4. Pipe Cleaner Words
Bend and twist pipe cleaners into letters. This encourages fine motor skills and letter recognition.
5. Yarn or Wool Words
Snip and shape yarn into letters. This is a sensory, hands-on experience that combines creativity and learning.
6. Record It
Use a recorder or smartphone to capture children spelling words aloud, helping them reflect on their own learning and build confidence.
7. Stamp It!
Stamp words with ink pads, or create letters with fingerprints. This combines visual, tactile, and playful learning.
8. Paint It!
Use brushes or fingers to paint letters. Children connect color, motion, and word recognition.
9. Letter Tiles
Arrange letter tiles to form words — perfect for puzzles, pattern noticing, and problem solving.
10. Finger Paint & Shaving Cream
Spread paint or shaving cream on a tray and let children trace words. Messy, sensory, and incredibly fun!
11. Trace in the Air
Children use their fingers to spell words in the air — whole-body learning and memory connection.
12. Rainbow Words
Color each letter differently to make words vibrant and memorable.
13. Salt, Sand, Flour, Rice, or Sprinkles Tray
Trace letters in a textured tray. Use colored paper underneath to make letters pop and invite sensory exploration.
14. Trace on Someone’s Back or Palm
Children feel letters traced on their skin while saying them aloud — a playful kinesthetic and social activity.
15. Sidewalk Chalk
Take learning outdoors and spell words on the ground — movement, space, and creativity combined.
16. Letter Beads
Thread beads to form words, combining fine motor skills with letter recognition.
17. Q-Tip Writing
Use q-tips and paint to dot or draw letters — a tactile, detailed, and hands-on approach.
Bringing Words to Life
When children explore spelling this way, letters and words become part of the world around them. They notice patterns, sounds, and shapes, while connecting learning to play, creativity, and self-expression.
This is not about speed or perfection — it’s about curiosity, reflection, and joy in language.
Grab Your Free Copy!
Explore these activities with your children and see how S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G can truly be fun!
Invite them to move, create, and play with words, and watch spelling transform into a joyful, hands-on experience.
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