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
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
Why Isn’t My Spelling Curriculum Working?
Why Isn’t My Spelling Curriculum Working?
It's my pleasure to share some thoughts about why your spelling curriculum might not be working for you the way it should, and to tell you a little
Consistency is Key in Math and Spelling
Consistency is Key in Math and Spelling
I think we fail to recognize the value of consistency in our time with our children. Too often, we find ourselves as homeschool parents having to flex
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
10 Spelling Activities for Early Learners
10 Spelling Activities for Early Learners
When you tell your child it is time to practice spelling, you may get a range of reactions from “Can’t wait!” to “Do I have to?” Because of a child’s
6 Fun Spring Spelling Activities
6 Fun Spring Spelling Activities
Talking, singing, playing rhyme games, reading aloud, and experimenting with writing and drawing with your child are great ways to establish a good
3 Reasons Why Spelling Tests Don’t (Always) Work
3 Reasons Why Spelling Tests Don’t (Always) Work
Does this sound like your spelling instruction, either from your own experience or with your kids? Monday: Receive list of about twenty words; take