Do this until students are comfortable with the rhythm. Students do it with you. Teacher uses Rhythmic Recitation to start this activity. Replace tapping with writing the letters of the word in the air in front of you, using whole hand and whole arm motion.
Students follow example.
Fade your spelling prompt. Say the word before and after the spelling. Students close their eyes and try to visualize letters as the teacher says them. As the teacher says the letters, the students, with eyes closed write the words. Students use index finger and middle finger to write.