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
Free Homeschool Activities to Do During a Quarantine
Free Homeschool Activities to Do During a Quarantine
Across the United States and around the world schools are closing their doors to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. CNN writes how 'regular
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
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