{"id":13943,"date":"2020-09-08T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=13943"},"modified":"2020-12-10T15:42:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T21:42:32","slug":"handle-spelling-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/handle-spelling-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle Spelling Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s a fact: Your child is going to make an occasional spelling mistake<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The question is: How will you handle these mistakes<\/span>?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Now is the perfect time to think through the answer to this question\u2014because the way you handle errors can make a huge difference in your child\u2019s ability and confidence. So let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Right off the bat, I\u2019d like to share my \u201cthought filter\u201d for dealing with spelling mistakes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\"flow\r\n\r\n

As you can see from the graphic above, there are really just two scenarios you need to be concerned with. First let\u2019s zoom in on how to handle errors made during spelling lessons<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

How to Handle Spelling Mistakes Made During<\/span> a Lesson<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

When you\u2019re in the middle of a spelling lesson, a mistake may seem like a reason for concern. But, in fact, every spelling mistake is a chance for your child to learn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Ask your student to carefully read exactly what she has written down.<\/span>
    \r\n Often, she will be able to see and correct her own error.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\t

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    Determine the cause of the spelling mistake.<\/span>
    \r\nFor example, perhaps your child left out a sound or added an extra one, or perhaps she didn\u2019t apply a rule, made a visual error, or forgot to think through syllables<\/a> or root words. Talk through the reasons the word is misspelled. Doing this will help the correct spelling make more sense to her than if you simply correct the mistake without explanation. If you need to review a phonogram<\/a> or a rule<\/a>, now is the time to do it.<\/p>\r\n

    It's important to keep those spelling rules fresh in your child\u2019s mind!<\/p>\r\n\t