Looking for a fun way to practice spelling words? Have your
students make their own magic spelling wand! Give each student a small dowel
rod (or wooden skewer with the pointy end clipped off), a star made from
cardstock, an index card or thick scrapbook paper, and some ribbon or string.
Instruct students to tape the star onto one end of their wand. (You can also
hot glue these on in advance for a longer lasting wand.) Then have students
pick out some ribbon or yarn to add to the back of the star.
When your wands are finished, use them to write your
spelling words in the air. I’ve had students spell the words aloud as they
write them and then make a magical twinkling sound as they circle or underline
their finished words.
You can use these wands as part of your spelling center, a
way to liven up your routine during a spelling slump, or to keep your students
spellbound at the end of the year.
Happy Spelling!
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