My children seemed to live by this quote:
“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.” – Mark Twain
They have some crazy, inventive ways to spell words.
However, there is hope. With a sequential system and lots of practice, your struggling speller will have spelling success.
In the last post, […]
“A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one.”
~ Baltasar Gracian
I’ve heard, “My child is horrible at spelling. What do I do?”
Additionally, I raised two boys that are horrible spellers. However, your children can get good at spelling. This is good news.
Here is the truth about spelling:
Research shows that […]
Part 6 of 6: Balanced Literacy
You can make anything by writing. ~ C.S. Lewis
Writing instruction is as vast as the ocean; there are many, many different books, lessons, and curriculum available to help chart the course. In this post, I will attempt to outline what independent writing looks like and why it needs to be […]
Part 5 of 6: Balanced Literacy
You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page.
You can’t edit a blank page.
Jodi Picoult
Writing aloud is synonymous with modeled writing. Modeled writing is an important component to balanced literacy.
Balanced Literacy involves the following:
Guided Reading
Reading Aloud
Self Selected Reading
Word Work
Modeled Writing- This post
Independent […]
Making Words
4 of 6 in series- Balanced Literacy
We live and breathe words. – Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince
Good readers use multiple strategies while struggling readers tend to cling to one. (Generally, poor readers cling to decoding which I call “hiss and spit – sounding out words.”) I find most children don’t know how to blend […]
Part 3 of 6 – Balanced Literacy
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”
~ Maya Angelou, poet
This is the 3rd post in a series of 6 titled: Balanced Literacy
Balanced Literacy consists of the following: Guided Reading, Reading […]
How to read aloud to your child successfully
Part 2 of 6- Balanced Literacy
“There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.”
— May Ellen Chase
Guided Reading is just one piece to the balanced literacy puzzle. Another piece is reading aloud to your child. This is one of the most valuable pieces. […]
Part 1 of 6- Balanced Literacy
Guided reading is small-group reading instruction designed to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading proficiency. ~ Gay Su Pinnell & Irene C. Flountas
This post is part 1 of a 6 part series: Balanced Literacy. Just like eating a balanced diet is important to ensure proper nutrition and […]
Reading Fitness
3 Keys To Reading
Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. ~ Emily Buchwald
Being physically fit encompasses 3 components: strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Being able to read well also comprises the same three components. Include these components when working with your children, and your children will be on the road to a fit, […]
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