Does this sound like your spelling instruction, either from your own experience or with your kids? Monday: Receive list of about twenty words; take
Long-Term Visual Memory and Its Impact on Spelling
Long-Term Visual Memory and Its Impact on Spelling
Not long after taking the family to see the movie, Finding Nemo, my husband thought I had forgotten something. My snappy reply of, “Who do you think I
What Does Spelling Mastery Look Like?
What Does Spelling Mastery Look Like?
There’s a story going around our office that Steve Demme originally wanted to call Math-U-See “Piece of Cake Math.” Whether this is true or not, I
Are Spelling and Reading Manipulatives Effective?
Are Spelling and Reading Manipulatives Effective?
Other than helping to keep hands occupied and minds engaged, is there actual value to using manipulatives to teach spelling and reading? Let’s face
Do Word Lists Have a Role in Spelling Instruction?
Do Word Lists Have a Role in Spelling Instruction?
Are word lists really the best way to approach spelling instruction? Read on to find out what role, if any, word lists should play in teaching
When Should You Teach Latin and Greek Roots?
When Should You Teach Latin and Greek Roots?
Does Spelling You See teach Greek or Latin roots? Can it be applied to spelling? We answer these questions and more in this blog post. If you’ve been
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Let’s play a quick game. I say, “Jack and Jill went up the hill to ____.” Can you finish the rhyme? I’ll bet you can. What is it about nursery rhymes
Copywork Benefits & Tips
Copywork Benefits & Tips
What is Copywork? Copywork is a learning practice where you learn skills by copying a selected passage by hand. The passage can come from a variety
What You Should Know About Dysgraphia
What You Should Know About Dysgraphia
I was certain for a number of years that my eldest son had dysgraphia. His handwriting was abominable. He would bring me things he had written and ask