Spelling doesn't transfer to writing, and you're correcting the same errors over and over
Some kids are bored, others have gaps, and Monday-to-Friday tests don't transfer to true mastery
But you're drowning as you plan week after week and still not sure students are moving forward
Most classroom teachers weren’t trained to teach spelling explicitly.
You’re juggling every subject, every need, and your own confidence in teaching.
Spelling often gets what’s left of you.
And traditional spelling programs? They try to do too much, diluting the focus from systematic spelling.
When spelling instruction tries to check too many boxes, the core goal gets muddied.
The result: when teachers are fed up, we either abandon teaching spelling altogether or stitch together resources that were never designed to build on one another.
I’ve spent years teaching word study in upper elementary classrooms.
Here’s what I found: spelling resources feel disconnected because they usually are. Word lists don’t match activities. Activities don’t build on one another.
So I created something different.
Each word study activity works together so students encounter words with the same patterns and spelling concepts across multiple formats for a complete approach to spelling instead of scattered pieces.
Introduce patterns and help students notice spelling features.
Stretch thinking and make learning visible.
Repeated, meaningful practice that feels purposeful and fun.
Push students to apply pattern knowledge to decode and spell words.
Deepen understanding by comparing, categorizing, and generalizing.
Bridge school instruction and at-home practice for maximum student growth
Assess your students, score the assessments, and decide whether small groups or whole-group instruction makes the most sense
🌟 This step prevents one-size-fits-all spelling!
Choose the word study activities that fit your students' needs and goals. You don't have to implement every activity at once, start with just a few and build in others later.
🌟 Prep that establishes routines and saves you precious time!
Train students on your chosen activities, then teach with confidence each day, knowing you're filling in gaps for some students while stretching those who need it.
🌟 Engaged practice that leads to real spelling growth.
Not sure where to begin with teaching spelling?
This free guide gives you a sample of every word study activity so you can see exactly how the routine works.
Plus, you’ll find tips and guidance for designing a schedule that frees you up to work with students–giving them time to master spelling patterns, not just memorize for Friday’s test. 👏
Download the Free Launch Guide to See the Whole Routine
I help upper elementary teachers (grades 3–6) teach pattern-based word study with a smooth, predictable routine that makes spelling instruction systematic, easy to plan for, effective, and engaging for students, all within a short block of class time.
And if you need to differentiate for varying spelling abilities?
I’ve got you covered!
For teachers who know they want to implement word study games and have students on different levels.
No more searching for engaging spelling activities word list after word list–Get all the games for 242 concepts in one place with simplified download components that target students exactly where they are on the spelling continuum.
Get the Free Word Study Launch Guide + Model Lessons (Instant PDF)
