Here’s a super simple, super fun way to practice spelling simple words for kids who are just learning to spell! Tap-tap-tap-snap Spelling Game is also an excellent fine motor activity so as they’re learning to spell and practicing their phonics, they’re also working on their fine motor skills!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
* A list of words is helpful. Here is a list of some simple 3 letter words:
- cat
- bat
- mat
- mug
- rug
- bug
- mom
- dad
- sit
- fit
- bit
- hit
- mit
- cot
- rot
- bot
- tot
- bar
- car
- jar
- far
- log
- jog
* Paper and pencil to keep score
HOW TO PLAY TAP-TAP-TAP-SNAP SPELLING GAME:
1. Start by reviewing with the child that you will say a word like “cat” and you want them to tap out the sounds with their fingers (index finger/thumb for first sound, middle finger/thumb for second sound and ring finger/thumb for third sound) and then snap their fingers and say the word at the end.
2. Now you are ready to play. Say a word and see if they can tap out the sounds and then snap and say the word.
3. If they are correct they get a point.
4. See how quickly they can get to 10 points or play with others and see who can get to 10 first.
Check out Oliver play the Tap-tap-tap-snap Spelling Game in the below video:
More Preschool Early Learning Activities
Keep the learning going! Here are some more early learning activities that are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
- Build-A-Snowman Winter Sensory Bag * ages 2+
- Break the Ice Sight Words Game * ages 2+
- Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set * ages 7+
