Teacher Guides
Support guides and tips for teachers.
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- Teachers Guide to Students’ Login InformationQuickly access student login details, customize them as needed, and print student cards with usernames and passwords.
- Teachers Guide to Creating Groups for Differentiated InstructionCreate groups to customize instruction based on each group’s spelling needs.
- Teachers Guide to Customizing Students Usernames and PasswordsEasily update and personalize students’ login information.
- Teachers Guide to Clearing Old DataUse the Clean Up feature to quickly remove students, groups, word lists, assignments, and results—perfect for transitioning to a new class or school year.
- Teachers Guide to Working with ColleaguesConnect with colleagues to share Word Lists with any other user in the platform.
- Teachers Guide to Assigning Games, Tests and Printing Word ListsAssign games and tests to students and easily print Word Lists for classroom use.
- Creating Vocabulary Word ListsCreate your own customized vocabulary word lists – available with Plus plans only.
- Creating Spelling Word ListsCreate your own customized spelling word lists.
- Teachers Guide to Using Public Word ListsBrowse public word lists created by other Power Spelling users, then assign them directly or copy and customize to fit your students’ needs.
- Scheduling Tests and GamesSchedule games and tests so students only see the assignment on the dates you select.
- Teachers Guide to Viewing Live ResponsesMonitor student progress and responses in real time using Live Responses.
- Using Publisher Word ListsFind lists from top reading publishers, sort by publisher or grade, and use or edit them to fit your class’s spelling needs.
- Teachers Guide to Copying and Editing Word ListsCopy any word list without altering the original, then edit titles, words, or definitions to easily create multiple lists for differentiated instruction.
- Reordering and Editing Word ListsEasily reorder and edit word lists, and make copies to preserve the original while creating multiple versions.
- Guide to Using Personal Voice FeatureRecord your own voice for words, sentences, and definitions to create a more personalized learning experience for your students.
- Teachers Guide to Printing Student ResponsesEasily print student responses.
- Editing and Personalizing Sentences and DefinitionsCustomize the sentences and definitions students hear on spelling and vocabulary games and tests.
- Teachers Guide to Enrolling StudentsStep-by-step instructions for adding students to Power Spelling.
- Teachers Guide to Enrolling Students Using Google Classroom (Plus Plans)Enroll students directly through Google Classroom—available with Power Spelling Plus plans.
- Getting Started with Power Spelling for TeachersThis guide is designed to make getting started easy for teachers.
- Get Your Account Ready for a New School YearClean out old students and get your account ready for the new school year.
- Show or Hide Certain Word Lists for StudentsA quick guide to managing word list visibility for student practice.
- Games Not Loading/Opening? Here’s How to Fix ItIf games aren’t loading or opening, don’t worry! This guide explains the most common causes and how to solve them so your students can get back to learning with ease.
- Alphabetical Ordering ActivityLearn how to assign an Alphabetical Ordering activity, how students complete it, and how to review student results.
- Sentence Writing ActivityLearn how to assign a Sentence Writing activity and review student responses, scores, and feedback.
- Story Writing ActivityLearn how to assign a Story Writing activity where students use their spelling or vocabulary words in a short story.
- Creating and Downloading Printable WorksheetsLearn how to create printable worksheets from your spelling or vocabulary lists.
- Creating and Using Assignment TemplatesAssignment Templates let you save a group of games and tests so you can quickly assign the same activities again without selecting each one individually.
- Assigning Multiple-Choice Spelling TestsPower Spelling Plus users can assign spelling tests in a multiple-choice format.