The activities
To date, there are 7 practical activities and 3 support documents in the spelling scheme.
Word Lists
There are several sheets for these. Firstly, each six week set is listed on single sheets,
there are also individual list sheets, useful for display.
Spelling understanding can be embedded and used in their own writing when children undertand
the words. To enable this, the chidlren are encouraged to write their own sentences for each word.
Sort all 15 words into alphabetical order. An alphanet is provided on each sheet in upper and lower case to help. Great group task.
A familiar favouite of children. The words in these go in five directions – horizontal, forwards and backward, vertical, forwards and backward and diagonal forwards. Answers are provided as part of the file.
Use the number codes to translate into the children’s spelling list. Answers are provided.
Only by understanding the word, can children use these spellings to apply to their written work. For this task the chidlren need to research the meaning themselves.
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check (LSCWC)
A great tool for raising the profile of spelling lists, Use them as homework, directed tasks or start of the day peer assessment. Faciltiy to also self or peer mark provided.
The letters of each spelling word have been scrambled up. Word Lists are provided for the children to order them. Answers are also provided.
In addtion to these bee clipart, display words and word overviews are all available.
The schem will be further enhanced through lists relating to maths, science and other curriuclar areas. Please do get in contact if you have any suggestions or wish bespoke lists creating
