Summer Spelling Fun

Looking for way to get your kids to practice their spelling words this summer? Here are four fun ideas for your kids to try (with a little help).

Use those phalanges! If you're lucky enough to live near the beach, grab some sunscreen and a spelling list and have your child practice writing spelling words in the sand. If you don't, that's okay, too! There's always Plan B! Fill a shallow baking tray with sand, rice, or sugar and have your child use his or her finger or unsharpened pencil to spell out words.

Make a splash! All you need is a paint brush and a bucket of water. Have your child paint their words outside on the warm concrete or on your exterior walls. If you're kids would prefer some color, try making some Super Sidewalk Paint—just don't use it on the walls!

Stick to it! What's more fun than a cool "bath" in the middle of a summer day? "Sticking" foam letters to the tub and tile walls, of course!

It's all in the balance! Make a summertime mobile. Help your child cut out fun shapes, like beach balls, watermelon slices, Popsicles, and picnic blankets, then have your child write spelling words on the backs. Tie the shapes to a hanger with string to make a fun mobile.

What kinds of fun, creative ideas have you tried?