I am always looking for new and exciting ways for the kids to practice our spelling words. Writing them three times each can get old and boring! This week we borrowed long ropes from the PE department and the kids worked in teams to "jump" their words. Each child chose 2 or 3 particularly difficult words and wrote each on a manila sheet of paper in large letters. I taught the kids how to turn the ropes and work cooperatively to help the jumper/speller do their best!
Some kids worked in partners to spell their words. One jump = one letter! keep going until you finish the word!
Research shows that when we add a song or beat to spelling, it helps our brains remember the letters and transfer the spelling of the word into long term memory. Jump rpoing is not only a "heart healthy" skill, but it's a rhythmic way to practice spelling.
The kids are already begging to try this activity again sometime soon! : )
The kids are already begging to try this activity again sometime soon! : )
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