Imagine walking into class one day and finding your students acting as investigative word sleuths, uncovering the hidden stories behind everyday
The Importance of Proofreading
The Importance of Proofreading
Even the most careful writers miss errors, because their brains trick them into seeing what should be there, not what is. Consider the classic
Spelling Slip-Ups: Common Mistakes Even Adults Make
Spelling Slip-Ups: Common Mistakes Even Adults Make
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
Fun Spelling Games to Turn Practice into Playtime for Kids
Fun Spelling Games to Turn Practice into Playtime for Kids
The English language is a panoply of arcane rules, weird consonant blends, and downright peculiar spelling. Thanks to silent letters, for example,
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
4 Practical Ways to Bring Success to Anxious Students
4 Practical Ways to Bring Success to Anxious Students
As I talk to parents, a student’s anxiety towards learning math or spelling is often discussed. I often hear “We just open the math book and they