Help your Child with Spelling

Proper spelling is a key component of great writing. Read on to learn more about how you can help your child with his or her spelling.

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A high percentage of children find spelling difficult. Having trouble with spelling can lower your child's educational enjoyment.

You can help your child with the following activities:

  • Fridge Magnets. Spell out words with fridge magnets so your child constantly sees the words they know.
  • Compile a list of words that your child knows and then play games with those words.
    • Put the words in alphabetical order.
    • Try to use two words in a sentence.
  • Play word finding games with old magazines or newspapers.
  • Choose a word that your child is trying to learn and have them circle it anywhere in a magazine article.
  • Make up games to show your child the difference between words that look similar.
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