Welcome to our spelling links!

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A favorite -they may all be good in one way or another, but this one is "special"
Most appropriate for teens and adults
Site geared mostly to young learners
Interactive materials (flash, shockwave, etc.)
Oodles of printables

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Bible Based Spelling Lessons
Thirty-five spelling units for primary learners based on the Bible. Each unit has a list of words that are presented in different categories as well as exercises you can print out. Approximate grade levels K-3 based on your child's spelling ability.

ICT Games
A wonderful site with a great selection of free interactive educational games. Most of the games are most suitable for young learners up through very early elementary. Scroll down the page to the literacy games.

Montessori Language Materials
Lots of printables for early learners -well worth taking a look. You will find printables for classifying, phonics, spelling, punctuation, alphabet, papers (for printing on and cutting), grammar and much more. An excellent resource for the early learner. Some of the materials could also be used for early elementary.

Musical Spelling Rules
A collection of spelling rule songs with music you can listen to online and download to hear anytime. The format of the page is kind of annoying, but it's worth a stop for the songs. One of our children learned and practiced a spelling rule from this site.

OWL Handouts for Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Lots of free, printable handouts and exercises.

Scripps National Spelling Bee Study Aids
Download free study aids for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. There is also an audio Paideia (spelling words list).

Spelling it Right
" Learn to spell confidently with help, exercises and advice from an experienced teacher." The lessons are not in the best format to print, but useful for elementary students. The lessons cover some major rules and are easy to follow.

Spelling Lists
A complete year's worth of spelling words for grades K-8. Why buy a spelling book, when you can get the words for free? You will have to come up with your own activities though.

Spell the Fruits and Vegetables
This site has some FREE software for spelling fruits and veggies. Although it was made for special needs children, younger spellers might enjoy it. Parents teaching children from a very early learning perspective also might enjoy using it with their babies (our son could read at eleven months).

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P.S. Some of the links have stuff that is good, fun, informative, etc. for mom too, not just the kids!