How do I Choose the Best Speech Therapy Spelling Activities and Games?

You don’t need to buy ‘special’ speech therapy spelling activities and games: Store-bought children’s spelling games can make a great addition to your resources cupboard, especially if you can find them for just a few dollars in thrift stores.

Top Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing Speech Therapy Spelling Games

Don’t Trust The Age Range

The age range on the box may not be the best guide to use, as your children may vary greatly in their abilities. Instead of the age range, consider the basic skills the game is relying on the children having already, and which skills the game seeks to stretch. If the game is too challenging, you’ll be dealing with children who are frustrated rather than engaged.

Adapt The Rules

Once you’re familiar with how the game is meant to be played, feel free to come up with your own versions. Just a few simple adjustments can help make a game accessible to everyone, making it possible to use the game in a group of mixed abilities.

Freestyle

Often, the best thing about spelling games isn’t the format of the game itself, but the lovely, adaptable equipment that comes with it. Phonics sticks, vocabulary cards, letter tiles, and more are very useful tools to have to hand, whether you use them as part of the game or for activities you’ve designed yourself.

My Favorite Speech Therapy Spelling Activities and Games

I’ve used dozens of spelling games with the kids I work with, and while each one has its strengths, I've four firm favorites.