Marie Rippel

Marie Rippel

Marie Rippel is the author of the All About Spelling program and the Beehive Readers. Visit www.all-about-spelling.com.

Tactile Ways to Practice Spelling

Tactile Ways to Practice Spelling

The best methods of teaching spelling cater to multiple learning styles. They address all three of the main learning channels: visual (seeing), auditory (hearing), and kinesthetic (doing). Unfortunately, the kinesthetic (or “tactile”) channel winds up neglected in many cases.
There are a number of effective tactile ways to practice spelling. Some of these include:

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How to Correct Spelling Mistakes

How to Correct Spelling Mistakes

Students are going to make spelling mistakes. Making mistakes is all part of the learning process.  It’s your job to correct those mistakes without interrupting the learning process or creating other difficulties.
Here are some specific techniques to correct spelling mistakes both during the lesson and at other times.
Correcting spelling mistakes during the lesson

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Effective Spelling Strategies for Your Child

Effective Spelling Strategies for Your Child

Most good spellers aren't born; they are made.
Good spellers are those people who learn the most effective spelling strategies and apply them on a routine basis. If your children master effective spelling strategies, spelling will be much easier for them.
There are four main categories of spelling strategies:  phonetic, rule-based, visual, and morphemic. A successful and [...]

Introducing . . . The Literacy Corner

Introducing . . . The Literacy Corner

Hello, Everyone!
I am excited that Blissfully Domestic has invited me to write a regular column here at Homeschool Bliss. My passion is teaching reading and spelling to children, and I look forward to sharing ideas with you!
Homeschooling has been an amazing journey for my family. My daughter is now in college, studying culinary arts. She [...]

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