When G first started writing, she asked me to spell almost every single word. And while I loved supporting her burgeoning skills (and being able to decipher the words on the page), I felt like I was always spelling the same words over and over again. I wanted a tool that would help her to be more independent but that wasn’t overwhelming to use.
And so Commonly Used Words was born.
What’s a spelling dictionary?
A spelling dictionary is just what it sounds like- lists of words in alphabetical order to help a child spell correctly. There are no definitions, and because the words are precisely chosen, much less hunting for the word your child is looking for.
What’s included?
To create this spelling dictionary, I looked at the Dolch sight word lists for early elementary, and then added some of the words my own children often ask for. Then, I created a facing page of blank lines, for all of the extra words each child asks for. For example, G loves writing about unicorns, so I’m asked about that word a lot. I just jot it down on the Uu page, and then she can find it easily each time.
There are also pages for numerals, days of the week, months of the year, and places for you to write important people and places.
Where can I get it?
You can purchase a hard copy (or as many copies as you have kiddos) on Amazon, and it’ll be sent directly to your door.
This week only, you can the pdf version as part of the Catholic Mom Bundle’s Ordinary Time Bundle. It’s $25 for 34 amazing resources, and mine is included. That way you can print as many copies as you need and either staple or bind them.