subject: Spelling Games To Help With First Grade Spelling Words [print this page] Your child has just brought home their first grade spelling words list for the first time and you want to help them be successful. So, what is the best way to study spelling words? For a first grader, games are a lot more fun than just sitting and trying to memorize words. It's also a lot more fun that just writing the words out every day. Have fun with those spelling lists and help your child get 100% on their tests at the same time.
Playing games with your child's spelling words is a great way for them to learn and have fun at the same time. Go Fish anyone? Get some index cards and write their words on the cards twice so you have pairs. Then shuffle and start playing. Your child will have to read the word, recognize the word and they will get used to how the words are spelled through playing. Plus, they will delight in the time they get to spend with you.
Memory is another game that you can play with the same cards you made for the Go Fish game. Lay them down on the floor or table word side down and start trying to find the match. You can use half of the list at a time if there are too many words.
If your child enjoys coloring, have them color the cards and write the words with fancy markers or pens. If the word is an animal, they can draw that animal as well. Just make sure all the coloring is only on one side so as not to give away cards while playing the games previously mentioned.
Games like Scrabble or Upwords can be used to create new and interesting games with your first grade child. Take all the pieces and try to spell words from the spelling list. Build your words on top of theirs and assign a points value to each piece. Children love the competition.
Don't forget the power of the Internet. There are thousands of web sites that help children study spelling online, some of them are free. There are also sites that have educational software for kids like spelling games and more. Find the games that your child likes most and keep it fresh. Your child will enjoy playing spelling games with you and you will both be pleased with their good grades on tests.
