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Rainbow Words
Learn about the Rainbow Words strategy and worksheet that elementary students can use to help with their spelling.
What are Rainbow Words?
Rainbow Words is a fun and engaging spelling study technique for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to use in the classroom and at home when practicing spelling.
Teachers can use this method to help students reinforce their weekly words in a creative and visually appealing way.
How do we use the Rainbow Words method in English and Language Arts (ELA)?
Rainbow Words is a method of learning spelling where children:
- Write each word four times in different boxes
- Use a different color for each word. Or, they can use a different color for each letter of the word
- Get creative with their color choices
- Practice saying the word as they write it
Why is the Rainbow Words method used in elementary school?
Learning spelling is an important part of English and Language Arts (ELA), and is a critical component of Science of Reading. An increasing body of research indicates that a research-based spelling curriculum assists children in developing Phonemic Awareness (PA) and phonics skills, which contributes to reading and writing fluency later in life.
The Rainbow Words method helps children engage with spelling words in a multi-sensory way. They see the word in different colors (visual), write it multiple times (motor), and can say it aloud (auditory). This combination of activities helps develop and reinforce the neural connections needed to learn each word while making the process enjoyable.
How can Rainbow Words be used?
Rainbow Words is a versatile activity that can be used in various settings:
- As a daily spelling practice activity
- In small group settings as an intervention
- As a choice activity for students during independent work time
- At home for reinforcing spelling skills
How can I make a Rainbow Words worksheet?
Worksheet Creator for Spelling is a free tool that allows teachers to create Rainbow Words worksheets for their students.
Simply enter the words you want to include in a worksheet, choose the Rainbow Words template, and download the worksheet.
This is the lined version of the template. We also offer an unlined version, where the words do not have trace lines.
Create a Rainbow Words worksheetVideo resources
This video explains how to use Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check: