Word Work Trials

This year I plan on working on my Word Work more.  I choose to use Words Their Way because I understand the program and feel comfortable using it effectively.  Right now we're using our district common core spelling words for 3rd graders.  You can find them at http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/curricu/ellang/Core%20Spelling%20-%20Teacher%20-%20Grades%201-5.pdf 

My team decided they wanted to do spelling words every other week.  So it gives me time to find more things to do with our words, and gives me time for handwriting too.  The first thing I tried with my students was Spelling Roll-a-Task by Teaching Third.  I printed table copies and put them in plastic sleeves.  Then I gave each table a jumbo dice.  The kids seemed to really enjoy it.  They stayed on task and I really enjoyed reading some of their answers.