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Helping 4 Yr. Old with Spelling
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on August 24, 2009
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My oldest son is 4 and is starting to write/spell words on his own. He writes them as they sound which, to me, is amazing in itself for a 4 year old. My question is th...
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- Just let him go with it. Spelling isn't a huge thing until 1st or 2nd grade. They don't even really get into a lot of the detail about spelling until 2nd and 3rd grade...
- My thought would be to not correct his spelling. As he is bright and inquisitive enough to have learned the letters and their sounds by 4, he will most likely soon be...
- I would say you may be underestimating him. Make sure he has very good reading. I could read adult novels, print, and write in cursive before kindergarten. I am als...
What Is the Average Age for Kids to Learn Spelling?
Asked by F.S. from Chicago
on February 27, 2009
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My daughter is 3 and half years old. She knows all the numbers, the letters and the sound of them, and she knows how to spell her name, but I don't think she really un...
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- I don't mean to be rude at all, but enjoy your child. Don't worry about spelling at this age.Let them be children for a while.
- She's doing fine. She needs to be able to read the words before she can spell them. Sit with her and start with simple 3 letter words like DOG CAT etc and make the sou...
- Kids don't spell well until at least kindergarten or even first grade. I think your little one is right on target. If she knows her letters and even the sounds she is ...
Computers the Death of Spelling? and a Funny Added Story
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2011
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I was actually thinking of writing a similar post the last few days on spelling, and saw a few today on it.
I used to be the spelling and grammar champion. I stood...
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- No. I use a computer all day long and I still manage to spell things correctly or look them up if I'm not sure. I definitely make mistakes, usually because I'm typing ...
- I could not spell before computers ... still can not spell, actually - with the ability to access things like dictionary.com I have gotten a touch better ... if only I...
- My spelling and grammar have definitely went downhill since computers starting automatically spell-checking everything... Also, I don't read as much for pleasure anymo...
Ideas of How to Help 12 Year Old Improve Spelling
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on June 7, 2010
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I have a 12 year old son who needs help with his spelling. He just brought home some end of the year work and I was shocked at how terrible his spelling is. I was ve...
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- I have to say that I always believed I was a bad speller - I wasn't I just had never been TAUGHT spelling rules & phonics (correctly!). Many teachers DO NOT understan...
- Ha! We are a household of terrible spellers. I remember a beloved teacher at a teacher conference answering our concerns about our daughter and her terrible spelling g...
- Dear P.: That sounds like me as a child and my 14-year-old daughter! My spelling improved by entering a profession that demanded excellent spelling. My daughter's...
I Am Not a TEACHER and My 1St Grader Failing Spelling..Any Suggestions?
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on November 5, 2012
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We work with our son on his spelling words every week. He at times can get the words, at times he strugles with what "sounds right" to him and what actually it is. The...
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- When we had this issue with our son, we had him tested for dyslexia. In Texas, if a parent requests testing, the school will do it for free and many other states have...
- Before you go the route of a place like Sylvan, go talk to the school counselor. The counselor should know of teachers who tutor on the side which is cheaper, not a '...
- We always treated spelling words like a game. On Monday when the words came home I'd write each one on a small piece of paper and tape each paper to a sliding glass do...
Would You Correct Your Child's Teacher's Spelling and Grammar in a Notice?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on October 4, 2011
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Well because I'm asking a question about grammar, I bet there will be at least one typo or error in what I am writing. Nonetheless...
The teacher of one of my child...
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- I would change the pronouns in this very question, write it in the form of a letter, and send it to her along with the corrections. This person is teaching your chi...
- I'm a former editor, so I catch everything and then some. But, no. I wouldn't correct her mistakes. It's not my job. And nothing good can come of it if you're off to a...
- Hmmm, if we had a good relationship, please tell me!!! But, if, like you said, you're not off to a good start, don't say anything. The teacher would view it as nit-p...
Spelling Words & Reading- How Difficult Is It for Your Soon to Be 2Nd Grader?
Asked by K.G. from Seattle
on August 1, 2009
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Just trying to get a sense at what level other soon to be 2nd graders are. The most challenging part for us is the word spelling, particularly I think since English i...
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- when my then-first-grader was complaining about how English didn't make sense (to read), I spent some time explaining to her that it all *does* make sense (because it ...
- The easiest way to learn it is to study spelling rules and then teach word that follow those rules. eaxamples: - teach diagraphs (ch, sh, ck, wh, and th) - when...
- My now 9 year old had problems in Kindergarten. He was way behind all the other students, and had problems with pronunciation. The teacher recommended starfall.com. Si...
Looking for Dramatic Reading, Spelling, and Writing Help for Son.
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2009
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My 9 year old son has trouble writing, spelling, and reading multi-syllable words. I would like to put him in a class or program that would help him dramatically. I'...
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- I would not recommend lindamood bell. We spent a summer there doing their vv program and saw very little improvement. They work on either comprehension or phonics not ...
- N., My daughter (who is not your son's age) is currently in Kumon. There is a whole philosophy behind it that I think would benefit you to look into. They have been...
- Try the Reading Clinic in Saratoga. It is located in the Quito shopping center by Gene's Fine Foods. I had good success with my son there four years ago and I know of ...
Spelling Web Site
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on September 9, 2011
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Mama's I came across a web site for my 3rd grader that I would like to share. Has anyone tried spellingcity.com?
Do you have other cool web sites to share for other s...
Vote on the Spelling for This Name! Please!!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 11, 2008
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My 2nd little girl is due in November and I need some help deciding on how to spell her name!
Her name is defiantly going to be Kali (Like Cali(fornia)) But I love...
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- I like Kali- Short, looks like the pronounciation, and cute.
- Either way I think you will have people pronouncing it wrong, but with the two L's you might a tiny better chance of people saying...CAL..EEEE. The chance is probably ...
- I agree with YOUR WAY!!! I would pronounce the one L like Kaylee. Keep the 2 L's!!! :) And I love the leigh at the end!!!
