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Fall Spelling Game for Kids
hands-on literacy activity
This simple spelling game is a fun, fall themed literacy activity for kids!
Hands-on literacy activities are a wonderful way for kids to strengthen their literacy skills and make learning about words and sounds so much more engaging and exciting.
Continue reading below for the full step-by-step instructions and to access the Fall Picture and Word Cards Printable.
materials
Markers
Paper towels
Spray bottle
Water
Picture and word cards
Tray (optional)
Clothespins (optional)
purpose
- promotes letter and sound recognition
- reinforces decoding (sounding out) skills
- improves letter, sound and word recognition
- improves spelling skills
- strengthens fine motor skills
- screen-free spelling practice
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directions
Fall Spelling Game for Kids
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Download print and cut the word and picture cards (download link below)
Pick a word and picture from the Fall Printable Set
Spell the word (in this case pumpkin) randomly across a paper towel
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Download print and cut the word and picture cards (download link below)
Fill in the rest of the paper towel with random letters
Line a tray or pan with a plain paper towel
Next, set the paper towel with the letters written on it inside the tray
Clip four clothespins on the back side of the tray or pan
Add the picture card and corresponding word card to the clothespins
Invite your child to play!
Encourage your child to use the squirt bottle and spell the word on the word card by spraying each letter in the correct order
When finished-ask your child to tell you what letters they sprayed
Keep playing!
Pick another word to spell
Add a new paper towel with the corresponding letters written on it
Place the new word and picture card on the clothespins
Play again!
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