4th Grade Spelling Bee Words You can use this list of 100 carefully chosen words from the 4th grade spelling bee for your upcoming classroom competition. The basis of a great spelling game is these words. Simply print the words, then let the bee begin! You can use this list to help your students get ready for more competitive spelling bees. Selection of 300 thoroughly … [Read more...]
Common Core Standards
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...]
Teaching Sight Words
Teaching Sight Words Words that are often used and that pupils learn to recognize "by sight"—that is, without the need for decoding—are known as sight words or high frequency words. Spelling and sounding out many of these words can be challenging because they don't all follow the same pattern. Building a solid educational foundation for young students requires teaching … [Read more...]
Improving Your Spelling
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...]
Learning to Spell
Learning to Spell These are some practical methods children can use to practice their spelling. In addition, this article offers certain principles that educators and learners alike should remember because practice makes perfect. Visual Memory: Also referred to as "orthographic" memory, visual memory is the capacity to recall written word appearances. Learning … [Read more...]