Help young learners build their writing and spelling confidence with their very own Personal Spelling Dictionary Booklet!
Boost Writing Skills With a Spelling Dictionary Booklet
Help young learners build their writing and spelling confidence with their very own Spelling Dictionary Booklet! This printable personal spelling dictionary resource is perfect for young students just starting to explore the spelling rules. Featuring an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, the Spelling Dictionary Booklet allows students to write, record, and reference new words, enhancing their spelling skills while promoting writing independence.
Ideas for Using Your Free Printable Dictionary for Kids
This free printable dictionary booklet is designed with young learners in mind and is an excellent tool for classroom and at-home use. It includes a page for each letter from A to Z and is partially pre-filled with commonly misspelled words. Here are a few ways to incorporate it into your teaching routine:
- Personal Word Banks: Motivate students to write down frequently used words or vocabulary from current lessons.
- Writing Support: Provide students with dictionaries during writing assignments to help them check spelling and develop their word choices.
- Spelling Practice: Use it to practise new spelling words by adding them to the dictionary each week.
We have also included an entirely blank spelling dictionary booklet in case you’d prefer students to start from scratch.
Printing Your ‘My Spelling Journal’ Booklet
Getting started with your ‘My Spelling Journal’ booklet is simple! To print your ‘My Spelling Journal’ resource, follow these steps:
- Click the download button on this page.
- Choose your preferred file format: PDF for easy printing or editable Google Slides for a customisable digital option.
- In your print menu settings, select ‘Print on Both Sides’ and ‘Flip on Short Edge’. Choosing these two options will ensure that your booklet prints in the correct order and follows the sequence needed when it is folded in half.
- Print a copy of the booklet for each student in this manner. Fold each booklet in half and staple along the edge to create the booklet.
This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
Resources to Accompany Your Printable Dictionary for Students
Pair this printable dictionary for students with other engaging resources to enhance your students’ learning! We recommend trying one of these additional spelling activities.

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