If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating before spelling a certain word, you're in good company. Words like “bureaucracy,” “conscience,” and
The Importance of Spelling in the Digital Age
The Importance of Spelling in the Digital Age
In an era where autocorrect and spellcheck are built into nearly every device, it’s not unreasonable to question whether strong spelling skills still
How Are Reading Skills and Spelling Skills Linked?
How Are Reading Skills and Spelling Skills Linked?
When children begin learning to spell words, they develop skills that also help them become better readers. The strong relationship between reading
The Science of Spelling: How Does the Brain Spell?
The Science of Spelling: How Does the Brain Spell?
Writing a word correctly involves an intricate interplay of brain processes that work together seamlessly. When we spell, our brains must convert
How to Switch to Spelling You See
How to Switch to Spelling You See
When I was asked to write a blog post on how to switch to Spelling You See, my first thought was “as fast as possible, and don’t look back!”
Further Thoughts on Spelling You See Dictation
Further Thoughts on Spelling You See Dictation
This is a follow-up post to Why Doing Dictation Right Matters So Much providing additional insight into one of the key activities used in the Spelling
Why Doing Dictation Right Matters So Much
Why Doing Dictation Right Matters So Much
When I talk to parents about their Spelling You See experiences, sometimes I find they are not having the best one. Careful questioning usually
Spelling (You See) For the Rest of Us
Spelling (You See) For the Rest of Us
Spelling is important. It’s one of those skills that impact what people think about you. For better or worse, your written communication is often used
Word Lists Defeat the Purpose of Spelling You See
Word Lists Defeat the Purpose of Spelling You See
My computer chimed with the sound that a chat was waiting for me. I clicked on the icon and “Jane” began detailing a struggle: Jane: My daughter and I