Sometimes teaching the simplest spelling rules can open up a whole new world for kids and help to turn what is confusing to them into something that makes absolute sense.  This is one of those spelling rules!  There are actually a series of spelling rules that explain exactly when to use these three common spellings /c/, /k/ and /ck/ but once the child has learned both /c/ and /k/, it's time to teach them the digraph /ck/ and when to use it.  
 
This lesson comes with teaching instructions as well as four fun and engaging activities to help the child learn and practice this common spelling rule!  Once they've mastered this rule, you can move on to teaching when to use the /c/ and when to use the /k/.  YES!  There's rules for that!!