how to teach spelling

How to Teach Spelling Effectively – Part One: Spelling Skills (9 Key Takeaways)

How do you teach spelling effectively? First, we need to look at spelling skills and what is current common classroom practice. Here are nine key takeaways:  1. There are lots of influences on our spelling system.   “It’s just spelled that way”, “it’s just a strange spelling”, “the English language is complicated”. These are many things that people say. Often the reason for this folk …

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Spelling Shed Subscription Part 1: Spelling Scheme and Games 

Whether you’re new to Spelling Shed or have used Spelling Shed for years, it’s always useful to make sure you are getting the most out of your subscription, especially because there are always new features being released to enhance your experience.  What once started as an app has escalated into a full multi-award-winning, innovative spelling …

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