My Spelling Program

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We use the program Words Their Way which is full of details and word cards that can be used with kids.  In 2nd grade, we mainly work on patterns inside of words, prefixes, and suffixes.  

With this program I have 4 different spelling groups that I test through multiple choice tests and just looking at their writing.  Sometimes we play Spelling Swamp to see who can hang on the longest and stay in the 'hut'.  

Last year we used Fountas and Pinnell's spelling and I had 24 different lists going in my room!!  I had partners and the kids would test themselves, but if I found a cheater amongst the group, I tested them and they had to move their behavior clip.

I am most excited about how we do spelling homework because the kids have several choices in deciding what they want to do.  Thursday nights are cool spelling night and the kids get to decide what kind of 'creation' that they want to keep.  This hear we've had all sorts of cakes and brownies with spelling words written on them, spelling shirts, mobiles, you name it.

I hope this helps explain a little of what I do with spelling.  I will do a much more detailed post soon!  Now, if you want to go read other blog posts about spelling, just click on the button below!