{"id":30590,"date":"2022-02-21T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=30590"},"modified":"2022-02-21T17:19:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T23:19:20","slug":"spelling-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/spelling-success\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Encourage Spelling Success (and Happy Spellers!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s your favorite subject?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If your child is like most, spelling might not be at the top of his list. But what if you could create an environment that would increase the likelihood of changing that around? What if you could make spelling a subject your child looks forward to?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\"boy\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some tips to help you create an atmosphere that will increase your child\u2019s chances of becoming a successful (and much happier) speller.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

8 Ways to Encourage Spelling Success<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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  1. Set a regular schedule.<\/span> It\u2019s important to create a predictable schedule for spelling\u2014and it\u2019s even more important that you stick with it. Five days a week is ideal.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  2. Have a consistent work space.<\/span> Creating a regular \u201cspelling spot\u201d means you won't have to continually figure out the logistics and your child will always know what to expect. Plan a place at a table or counter where there is plenty of room for your teaching materials and where you and your child can sit side by side without crowding. Clear away everything you won't be using for teaching spelling.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  3. Keep lessons short and sweet.<\/span> Twenty minutes a day works really well for many kids, but you\u2019ll definitely want to customize the length of your lessons to fit your child\u2019s specific needs. One child may have a long attention span and high interest, while another may have low interest and be highly distractible. More lesson length guidelines can be found here<\/a>, but in general, short, intense, fast-paced spelling sessions are much more effective than long drawn-out ones.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  4. Choose the best time.<\/span> Consider the time of day that will work best for your child. When is he at his best, at his most teachable? First thing in the morning? While younger siblings are napping? After lunch or a snack? After activity like a walk, a bike ride, or playtime?<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  5. Minimize interruptions and distractions.<\/span> Don't allow interruptions to your lesson time. Everything else can wait. No, really<\/span>\u2026it can wait! Turn off the radio, the television, and the ringer on the phone. Or better yet,\u00a0turn off<\/span> your cell phone completely. Who is more important\u2014your child or the person calling? Isn't that why we have voicemail? Right now, teaching spelling is your priority.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  6. Plan for your other children.<\/span> You know that all your kids will want your attention at the same time, so you might as well plan for it before<\/span> it turns into a frustrating situation. The goal is a calm teaching situation where your child can learn. If this is going to happen, you must plan for it. Just be sure that the activity you plan for the other kids isn\u2019t a distraction to the one you\u2019re trying to teach!<\/li>\r\n<\/a>\r\n
  7. Add some fun!<\/span> Take advantage of the free resources<\/a> available on our site for teaching spelling. Here are a few to get you started:<\/li>\r\n\r\n
    \r\n \r\n
    \r\n \r\n \"pirate<\/a>\r\n

    Review Spelling
    Pirate-style!<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

    \r\n \r\n \"popcorn<\/a>\r\n

    Pop Some Fun
    with Spelling Words<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

    \r\n \r\n \"Jail<\/a>\r\n

    Throw Rule Breakers
    in Jail<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

    \r\n \r\n \"Swatting<\/a>\r\n

    Swat Bugs and
    Review Phonograms<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n \r\n

  8. And finally, use a program that works.<\/span> Many of the frustrations kids encounter as they learn to spell are caused by using programs that don\u2019t make sense to them<\/a>. As you look for a homeschool spelling program, consider the points found in the article \"How to Find a Spelling Program that Works\"<\/a> and download our \"How to Evaluate a Spelling Program\" checklist<\/a>. Then find the method that fits your homeschool and make it a positive part of your child's day.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n

    Do you have any tips to share? Add them in the comments below! Let\u2019s support each other in making spelling lessons something our kids can look forward!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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