Look, Cover, Write and Check spelling words
What is the Look, Cover, Write and Check method?
The technique known as Look, Cover, Write and Check serves as an effective strategy for assisting children in mastering their spellings. Here's a breakdown:
- Take a good look at the word and, some schools suggest, read it aloud (known as the Look, Say, Cover and Check method).
- Cover it up with your hand or a piece of paper.
- Try to write the word from memory.
- See if you got it right!
How is Look, Cover, Write, Check used in primary schools?
During your child's time in primary school, they'll often bring home weekly spelling lists. Teachers usually suggest using the Look, Cover, Write, Check method to practise these words at home.
Sometimes, teachers provide grids for Look, Cover, Write, Check sessions. This means your child can test themselves a few times. For example, if they're learning words ending in -tion, the teacher might set up a grid with those words in one column and some blank columns next to them. This way, your child can write the words a few times to help them remember.
How will these spelling word lists help your kid?
Use our free printable template to help your child practise their weekly spelling words at home. They are blank so that you can tailor them to your child's spelling list and they are laid out in a way that makes it easy to use the Look, Cover, Write and Check method.
Find out more about all aspects of primary-school spelling, from teachers' tips to what patterns and rules are taught in each year group, in our Spelling hub.
