Spelling mnemonics

Said Mnemonic by Tina De Cicco - April 16, 2013

Remember how to spell dilemma and never forget! Learn a funny mnemonic device for correct writing, plus meaning, synonym, & how to pronounce.

As a tutor I find that children can struggle to spell every day words (high frequency words). I have found that using mnemonics is a good way to help them. Some of the following are not all my mnemonics but ones that I have seen and heard used during my teaching career, sometimes a student might introduce me to a mnemonic. At times, a student and I will develop our own mnemonic which really gives them ownership and makes the spelling very personal to them. They really enjoy the fact that I…

Teaching students mnemonic spelling devices is a great way to improve spelling. Add some of these to your lessons.

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A set of 11 A4 printable posters with word mnemonics and pictures. A useful set of visual aids for to display in your classroom!

This set of 37 spelling mnemonics charts help students learn tips and tricks for learning how to spell common tricky words that appear again and again.

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Memory aids for children: how they can help learn facts and tricky spellings, plus examples of mnemonics to help spell necessary, separate and more.

This set of 12 spelling mnemonics charts help students learn tips and tricks for learning how to spell common tricky words that appear again and again.