Spread a layer of sand on a cookie sheet. Have the student trace the letters of each spelling word in the sand with her finger as she makes the sound. Smooth out and repeat, or go on to the next spelling word.
Cover the work surface with wax paper. Let the student write each word in shaving cream while saying it aloud. Scoop the cream into a bowl to make room for the next word. You can also spread out the used shaving cream and have the child trace the letters as with the sand.
Instruct the student to form the letters of each spelling word out of pipe cleaners, then point to the letters while making the sound represented.
Have the student use modeling clay to create letters and spell out each word while saying it aloud.
Use the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet to spell each word. (Some students with dyslexia study ASL for their second language credit, rather than cope with a new set of phonemes in a foreign language.)