Easy Homeschool Spelling Games

Easy homeschool spelling games are fun, help with learning and teach spelling.  This subject is important for reading, comprehension, writing, and knowledge of reference books. It is also very important to note that working through the five spelling stages is important. Spelling games can help with that process and create a fun way to learn.

I think because I was such an avid reader when I was growing up it helped with my spelling. The more I could spell, the more I read.Learning to spell well is an asset. In addition to my curriculum we use shames. I love games, and my kids love games. Most kids like to play games and if we can sneak in some education, why not?

Here are a few games to try for spelling:

Homeschool Games for Spelling

Spelling bee’s are a favorite in our homeschool. Even thought I have three age groups to work with, and one is a non-reader, it works. I choose spelling words for each level to accommodate the age. Sometimes when we have spelling bees I let them level up a grade to see how they do. It is surprising how well my ten year old hangs in there with his older brothers’.

For my non-reader we use a manipulative that has dogs’ with words. The dogs’ have very simple sight words on them. When my youngest son has a turn, he pulls one out. Then we spell the word.

For my older two, I use the grades they are in and throw in a few harder one’s to make it interesting. We go until someone makes a mistake, but I allow them to have three chances.

Spelling Game Options

Bananagrams and scrabble are great for homeschool spelling games. I set a timer, and they get a list of words. Then, using banana grams they spell each word. Sometimes banana grams game is the individual child spelling each word with them. To mix up that game we add a timer. Each time the timer goes off, they get one minute less.

The challenge comes in with beating the timer and going through all of the index cards. This homeschool game resembles beat the clock, but with spelling words.

Sometimes I play against them to add in one more challenge of beating mom.

My youngest two children are new readers, so I  make sure they have words that are easy to spell out. Before they start all of the letters will be face up. Putting them in alphabetical order helps out a lot with younger children.

I also use it a lot with my non-reader. Bananagrams has been a huge help with ABC identification, learning blends and  sight  words.

Scooter Board Races for Spelling

Scooter boards are fun on wheels. I chose to use them in our homeschool games because I have all boys.

Bringing together a fun activity with a subject is a simple way to mix learning with education Scooter board spelling is simple. Grab a scooter board and a stack of words. Then use a toy like the magna doodle for them to write on. I like to utilize activities with movement in most of my homeschool games.  Besides math and language arts I think spelling is one of the top three subjects to teach. It gives a firm foundation in writing, reading, and language arts. The best homeschool spelling curriculum is hands down practice. No matter which curriculum or method you choose as a homeschool mom be consistent. Daily practice just like math. It doesn’t take long, but consistency is key.

Throughout the house set out an obstacle course with painter’s tape or objects. Next, set up checkpoints. At the checkpoints lay down a set of 10 words to spell. Using the magna doodle they will spell all of the words. When they are done, place the cards face down. This way it shows completion.  

I do one child at a time. When the first one finishes the first checkpoint the second one can go. To organize it a little better I have the cards for each grade in a labeled ziploc bag. It helps so that no mistakes are made.

If you haven’t tried games in your homeschool yet, you should. It is an easy, fun, and interesting addition to book work.

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