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Help With Spelling for Your Kids

In summary, this website is helpful for kids who are learning to spell. It has games and activities to help them learn the words.
nikked
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A friend of mine (my AD) hooked me up with a GREAT website to help our kiddos with spelling. It's SpellingCity.com Home Page. It's free to use. After you're signed up, you can create and save your child's spelling list, and the program creates games and other activities to help reinforce the list.

Hope that makes sense. It's free (did I already mention that? :rolleyes:), but they do have a pay version as well with more features. It's definitely worth checking out!

Happy spelling!!!
 
A lot of teachers use this and plug in their unit's words. I have my list programmed in my for my 2nd grade class! We use this to practice on the Smartboard and the kids LOVE it!
 
Okay - I have a little rant here.

What good is it to have my son practice spelling, when he is being taught by a teacher who can't spell?

I've already had 2 notes home with misspelled words...and it really irritates me. Both times, I really wanted to send the note back, with the corrections made in red pen, but I refrained. Supposedly, we are in one of the very best school districts - and our teachers are paid 42% above the national avg. I know this because it was just in the paper in an article about budget cuts. Of course the teachers say that if we want to continue with the high level of education that our children are receiving, then cuts shouldn't be made to teachers benefits.

I would think that a higher level of education should include being able to spell simple words, and knowing when to use your & you're. :rolleyes:
 
Not to make excuses for incompetence, because you KNOW how much it grinds my a$$ when people misuse your and you're, but......

When I spent a year teaching in an elementary school, I looked at so much inventive spelling all day I sometimes found myself at times saying, "How do you spell that word really?" Words spelled right didn't look right, and I way forgot how to spell grown up adult words.

However....being fully aware of that, I made sure to mega-proofread everything I sent home.

My cousin teaches in a Spanish immersion school, where she speaks Spanish most of the day. Her previously perfect spelling isn't so much anymore, because she gets the Spanish spelling of words confused with the English version and vice-versa.
 
Thanks for the website tip! We signed up for the free version and my 2nd grader is having fun. My K wanted in on the act-no spelling list for him so he was 'helping' his sis. Both are having fun!
 
My DD second grade teacher does not give spelling words. She says they just memorize them for the test then forgets them by Monday. She also did not have spelling words in first grade either. As cute as her(DD) notes are she cannot spell. I am going to sign up for this sight to do my own spelling words. Thanks
 
Thanks again for this tip...DD took her test today and she scored 100%! First time this year! I had her practice her list every night using the website. She did much better & enjoyed the homework than if we wrote them out.
 
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I'm so glad that you (and others) are finding this helpful. My DD loves this site!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Okay - I have a little rant here.

What good is it to have my son practice spelling, when he is being taught by a teacher who can't spell?

I've already had 2 notes home with misspelled words...and it really irritates me. Both times, I really wanted to send the note back, with the corrections made in red pen, but I refrained. Supposedly, we are in one of the very best school districts - and our teachers are paid 42% above the national avg. I know this because it was just in the paper in an article about budget cuts. Of course the teachers say that if we want to continue with the high level of education that our children are receiving, then cuts shouldn't be made to teachers benefits.

I would think that a higher level of education should include being able to spell simple words, and knowing when to use your & you're. :rolleyes:

I used to teach first grade and even went back to school (already had my MEd) to become a primary literacy specialist... I had spelling tests even in my first grade classes and each list was differentiated to the ability groups in my class. I gave spelling homework several times a week: put the 12 words in ABC order, find them in a word search that I created, create a sentence using each word... It's critical for kids to see how words are spelled and used correctly! It helps with their reading and their writing (stories, etc.); it corresponds. The fact that the teacher can't spell is embarrassing to other teachers who work hard to make sure everything is spelled correctly and grammatically correct. I would circle the errors and send it back asking her to please keep an eye on future communications! For those of you helping your kids with spelling, thank you! For those of you who read stories aloud to your children, thank you for demonstrating fluency in reading and showing them "how" we speak so when they read they'll know it "sounds right, looks right and makes sense"- what reading and writing at the primary grades is all about! "Learning to read" in the primary grades makes "reading to learn" a lot easier in the upper elementary grades and older!
 

1. How can I help my child improve their spelling?

One effective way to help your child with spelling is to practice regularly with them. This can be done through fun activities such as word games, writing stories or creating spelling lists together. Encouraging your child to read often can also improve their spelling skills.

2. At what age should I start helping my child with spelling?

It is never too early to start helping your child with spelling. As soon as they start learning letters and sounds, you can introduce them to basic spelling rules and help them practice writing words.

3. What are some common spelling mistakes that kids make?

Some common spelling mistakes that kids make include mixing up similar sounding words, using the wrong vowel or consonant, and forgetting to add suffixes or prefixes. It is important to identify your child's specific spelling weaknesses and focus on helping them improve in those areas.

4. How can I make spelling practice more engaging for my child?

There are many fun and interactive ways to make spelling practice more engaging for your child. You can use spelling apps, incorporate spelling into everyday activities, or even create a spelling bee competition with friends or family members.

5. Should I correct my child's spelling mistakes?

It is important to correct your child's spelling mistakes in a positive and encouraging manner. You can do this by gently pointing out the mistake and helping them understand the correct spelling. It is also important to praise their efforts and progress to boost their confidence in their spelling abilities.

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