Unique Educational Toys That Teach Spelling!

If you have school age kids then you know how difficult it can be to motivate kids to work on their writing, spelling, and phonics. Typically schools will send home weekly word lists that kids are supposed to write ten times each (or more) to help them learn by repetition but that can be incredibly boring for them and learning should be fun so that kids WANT to participate in the process. But how can you make spelling fun?

Lucky of for us parents there are lots of awesome toys on the market that can make spelling and writing fun! These toys can be used for teaching reading and writing to new learners, they can be used in conjuction with school spelling lists, and some are perfect for travel so that learning can take place anywhere.. even on vacation.

They help to develop abilities that required to learn how to read, such as word recognition and memory. Through fun repetition you will see your kids spelling prowess amaze you day after day and they will just think they are playing with a toy.

This lens has some of my favorite spelling toys, many of which I use in my own home with my kids. They are particularly great for homeschoolers! Enjoy!

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What's that word? Basic set consists of word board and letter cards that include letters for complete alphabet with extra vowels and consonants. Child or teacher selects letter cards from the back to spell a word. To play, child tosses the die to determine which color card can be turned to reveal a letter and then has a chance to guess the word. Child continues to play until a word is guessed correctly. One or more children can play. Set of lowercase letter cards sold separately. Made in the USA!

It's a game! No, it is a sport! No, its a genius way to learn how to spell!!

Toss the rings onto pegs to win a letter and build a word. Individual child or teams can play. Sturdy wooden base spins, increasing difficulty level. Includes 2 hand-held score boards (reversible chalk and write-and-wipe) and 6 toss rings.

TAG's unique learning center provides a sure way to learn how to spell.. It consists of a spelling tray with an attached chalkboard, wood tiles with individual letters and spelling picture word cards. A word is spelled by copying the word card. Letter tiles are placed in the correct sequence in the spelling tray. The word is studied, then the doors are closed. The child writes out the word on the chalkboard from memory. Correctness is checked by lifting the doors and matching the letter tiles to the handwritten word. Checking answers by lifting the doors provides positive reinforcement when correct and negative reinforcement when incorrect. This is ideal for the teaching of spelling, especially when the child works alone and checks his or her own answers - mistakes then become a part of the learning process and are not perceived in a negative way.

The I Can Spell Wood Puzzle is an heirloom game that teaches letter recoginition, alpahbetical order, and spelling in a fun way. The unique tray holds word cards and letters for spelling. Includes 45 word cards with pictures. Ages 3 to 6.

* Develops fine motor coordination by handling letters and placing them into the puzzle.

* Improves visual discrimination skills by discovering the differences among shapes and colors.

* Teaches the names of letters and their sounds.

* Presents alphabetical order.

* Introduces spelling with simple words.

Eight brightly colored, 2-sided wooden puzzles add up to lots of spelling fun. Word boards and alphabet pieces come in a wood box for safekeeping. All 16 words are composed of 3 or 4 letters for the beginning speller.

Three four-sided blocks spin to make 3 dozen simple words and rhyme word. A classic way to develop early reading skills. Made in the USA from natural hardwood.

Any of these look useful to you? Tell me what you think.