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Free Spelling Resources
Still wondering what you’ll be doing for spelling practice this school year? Here are some neat resources to hold you over until you decide on a curriculum. Or, you might even decide you don’t need one!
I, personally, like to use a Dolch word list. Since these are the most commonly used words, it is a real help if beginning readers know them. This list is divided by grade, which makes it extra nice.
Kidspell.com has spelling games to keep things fun.
See ‘N Spell has games for beginning spellers.
You’ll also find a large list of spelling games at gamequarium.com.
Funbrain.com has a neat game where you’re given several word options and have to choose the misspelled word.
Learninggamesforkids.com offers games for spelling, vocabulary, alphabetizing and more.
Wow! Lots of great resources here; writing, typing, spelling, grammar and more.
I ran across this idea for modifying Duplo bricks for spelling practice and thought it was ingenious! Click on over to see the many ways she adapted this concept.
Photo Credit www.filthwizardry.com
And, of course, don’t forget board games like Scrabble and Boggle. These make great spelling and vocabulary practice for older learners.
Free spelling resources work for me! To see more great Works for Me Wednesday tips visit We Are That Family.
Merit Badge Organization
My Scout was recently awarded his first set of merit badges which reminded me of this organization tip I’d heard. Place each badge card in a trading card sleeve and keep them all in a binder. (Mine still have the badges attached since I haven’t sewn them on yet.) Your boy will need proof of all his badges when he earns his Eagel Scout and this is a great way to have them right on hand.
Can you think of some other uses for this system?
Easy organization works for me. To see more Works for Me Wednesday tips visit We Are That Family.
“Not” Back to School Photos
Photo Credit www.kramercottageschool.blogspot.com
The folks at Heart of the Matter are hosting a “Not” Back to School blog hop with a different theme each week. This week’s theme is “Not” Back to School photos. They have some really creative ideas, so head on over and check them out!
While you’re there, check out the last two weeks a well. Last week’s hop was the school room hop and the week prior was curriculum week. It’s always so fun to see what others are doing!
Classic Reading by Grade Level
Here is a great resource (over 30 pages!) from Robin Sampson of Heart of Wisdom. This 33 page E-Book gives lots of information and ideas for using and organizing text and media in your homeschool. Best of all, she offers a long list of classic reading categorized by appropriate grade level. What a blessing! Robin also includes a list of suggested resources for Godly Men and Virtuous Women at the beginning of the resource suggestions. Lots of good stuff here!
Best-Ever Price On Times Tales
Don’t miss out on our special savings back-to-school Times Tales sale. For the first time ever, you can get $10 off by using the code BTSSAVINGS. Read the full details here. But, hurry. Sale ends Friday!