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Help for the Spelling Challenged Student

When started homeschooling my kids I found most spelling workbooks used the same system of giving the student a list of words followed by a few short lessons. While this is enough for many students to learn without difficulty other students need additional reinforcement. My daughter is one of those students who requires additional creativity to stimulate her visual and tactile mind. I have found success with a weekly lesson plan I developed for my daughter. Monday On Mondays I hand out the new list of spelling words. First, each spelling word is said and spelled aloud. Next, the student … Continue reading →

Learning to Spell Through Dictation

Dictation is the process where the parent speaks while the child transcribes exactly what the parent is saying. This is a method used by, but not limited to those who follow the Charlotte Mason approach to home schooling. Dictation is primarily used to reinforce grammar and spelling skills. This is an effective method if done correctly and consistently. For the purpose of this blog I will focus on how dictation can be used to master spelling. The first step is to choose a passage from your child’s reading, the Bible, a Hymn, etc. to use for dictation. Give your child … Continue reading →