Download Spelling Challenge Activities

Spelling Homework Activities
*This is a list of spelling homework activities you may choose from for your spelling
homework assignments.
**** The words with a star next to them mean that this homework counts for two nights.
1. Rainbow Words- Write your words and trace over them in 3 different colors.
**2. Ransom Words- Cut letters out of newspaper, magazines, or write them out on paper.
Then cut and glue them together to build your words.
3. Word Search- Create a word search using graph paper. Find your words and circle them.
4. Font-abulous- Type your words in 3 different fonts on the computer. Print it out and
bring it to school.
5. 3 Way Words- Write your words three ways: really big, really small, and in your best
handwriting.
**6. Spelling Sentences- Use the word in a sentence, and underline the word.
7. ABC Order- Write your words in abc/alphabetical order.
**8. Silly Riddle Words- Write a riddle for each of your words. Include a clue about how
the word is spelled. Solve your riddles. (Ex. The word is 4 letters long. The first letter is b
and it rhymes with shark.)
**9. Crossword Puzzle- Create a crossword puzzle on puzzlemaker.com. Solve it.
10. Syllable Spelling- Write your words breaking them up into syllables
**11. Spelling Story – Use your spelling words in a story. Underline the words.
12. Scrabble Spelling – Use the sheet from your teacher.
**13. Silly sentences – use your spelling words in crazy sentences
14. Synonyms or antonyms – write your spelling word and then write the synonym or the
antonym.
**15. Alliteration/tongue twister – use your spelling words in an alliteration/tongue
twister
16. Pictures – choose 10 words and draw a picture to represent the word. Write the
spelling word below the picture.
17. Hidden Picture – Draw and color a picture. Hide your spelling words in the picture and
see if someone can find them.
18. Backwards – Write your spelling words forward and then backwards. Write neatly.
19. Code Words – Write a code for each letter of the alphabet. Then spell out your words
in the hidden code. Give your list to a friend and see if they can solve it.
20. Other Handed – Write your spelling hand with your dominant hand. Then, write your
words again in your non-dominate hand.
21. Exercise Words – Practice your words while doing jumping jacks, sit ups, and other
exercises. Write down the exercises you completed and have an adult at home sign your
paper.
22. 3D Words – Use clay, playdough, Wiki sticks, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, or any other
object to make your words.