Rainbow Words
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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
Is Rainbow Words research-based?
Please note: Rainbow Words may be entertaining, but rote repetition activities like this are not proven to improve spelling. We are providing it due to its popularity as an activity.
How can I make a Rainbow Words worksheet?
Worksheet Creator 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: