The Bulletin

Commentary: Children need to learn how to spell

This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we ...
Post-Bulletin

Techniques to help child master spelling lists

Q: My daughter is only in first grade. The spelling words that she is being tested on appear to be at a very high level. Whatever happened to having children spell words like "the," "dog," "that" and ...
Mashable

Kids aren't learning to spell anymore

The spelling crisis can't be fixed by relying on digital spelling tools. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; J Studios / DigitalVision / FatCamera / E+ / Catherine Falls Commercial / Moment / ...
Psychology Today

Tech Tools for Spelling May Stunt Children’s Literacy Growth

Elementary school children may be harmed by overuse of tech tools for spelling. Literacy experts are calling for change and ...
Business Insider

9 ways to become a better speller, according to an expert

Reading is one of the best ways to learn how to spell. Spell check is a great way to learn certain spellings, but shouldn't be relied on entirely. Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. Thanks to ...
The Conversation

Does your child struggle with spelling? This might help

Misty Adoniou is a Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne and an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra. She is the author of the Cambridge University Press book 'Spelling ...
PBS

Spell Your Name

Help your kiddos learn how to spell their name by creating this fun craft! Learning how to spell your name is one of the first skills taught to children as they enter elementary school. Help them out ...