Spelling and the Brain Memory hooks are a great tool for spelling words that don't follow the rules, and both adults and kids like using them. These are a few of the well-known ones: Take a small word within the bigger term and give it a little backstory. For example, you may discover the word "pal" and tell yourself that the principal of the school is your pal. The … [Read more...]

Spelling and Word Study Spelling and Word Study: As students learn letter-sound pairings and begin to read, they start writing words and sentences. Seeing how words are spelled helps student with reading and writing. In the early grades, reading and spelling are taught together. Formal spelling classes can help students improve their reading skills. Here are some … [Read more...]

Correcting Spelling Mistakes Spelling in English is extremely challenging for both language learners and native speakers to learn. There are numerous ways to spell and pronounce the same word in English since the language originates from multiple language families and because it continues to pick up new vocabulary from other languages with such easy. However, correcting … [Read more...]

Teaching Strategies for the Literacy Standards in Spelling It can be enjoyable to teach common core standard to both you and your pupils! At Canvas Child, we've built a solid reputation for coming up with entertaining and valuable lesson plans for teaching critical spelling abilities. We've now matched the Common Score Standards with a few of the games and worksheets on our … [Read more...]

Consistency makes permanent. Ever hear the saying "practice makes perfect"? Only if you're doing it correctly in practice. You're "practicing" incorrect spelling every time you spell a word incorrectly. Therefore, improving your spelling learn how to spell the word if you're unsure, then practice. To build your own dictionary and track your progress, keep a running journal … [Read more...]