In today's world filled with auto-correct, spell check, and classrooms with 1-to-1 computing, it's no wonder that spelling often gets overlooked. Teachers are overloaded with content to teach, and something as mundane as spelling can be easily pushed by the wayside. As a parent, it is easy to think... Oh [insert name here] doesn't need … Continue reading Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check – A Strategy for Struggling Spellers
Tricky little sight words Sight words, or high frequency words, are some of the most commonly used words in the English language. They make up approximately 50% of all written texts. Because these words are so frequently used, it is important for students to be able to recognize them automatically. Despite their importance, sight words … Continue reading Teaching Sight Words with Picture Cues
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