Say the word out loud. Students may be able to sound out how the word is spelled from how it sounds. Make sure students can pronounce words fluently before they practice spelling.
Identify patterns in the words. For example, if students struggle to spell a word that has a "sh" sound, give pupils a list of words that include the "sh" sound, such as wish, shop and dish. Help them find the "sh" sound and recognize how it is spelled.
Help students think of words that rhyme and have the same spelling patterns. For example, if students can spell "light," they can also spell "right" and "tight."
Separate the word into smaller word parts that you can sound out in your mind. For example, teach students to say "Wed-nes-day" in their mind while they spell "Wednesday."
Provide index cards and markers for students to make flash cards. On one side, they should illustrate the word; on the other side, they should write the correct spelling.
Help students write words in sidewalk chalk, window markers or glitter paint to make memorization more fun.