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Helping your child with their spelling homework can be a rewarding experience and, with a little guidance, you can make the process both effective and enjoyable.
Begin by checking out our new video guide for parents, which is designed to help you get acquainted with Spellzone and make the most of the resources available. Once you're up to speed, these tips will help you support your child's spelling journey:
1. Review Goals and Homework
Understand Teacher’s Goals: Take a moment to discuss the spelling goals set by your child’s teacher. Knowing what’s expected will help you provide the right support.
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Spelling tests can be a bit nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, you can face them with confidence. Whether you're a student gearing up for a school test or someone looking to improve your spelling skills, having a solid study plan can make all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through some effective strategies to help you prepare for a spelling test and achieve the results you want.
1. Start Early
One of the best ways to ensure success on a spelling test is to start studying early. Beginning the night before might help with short-term memorisation, but it won’t allow you to really learn and retain the words.
Set a Schedule: As s...
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Spelling can be a challenge, especially for those who learn best through visual means. If you or your student is a visual learner, don’t worry – there are many ways to make spelling easy and fun! In this blog post, we’ll share some simple and effective strategies to help visual learners improve their spelling skills.
Use Colour-Coding
Colour can help visual learners remember information better. Here’s how you can use colour-coding to make spelling easier:
Highlight Vowels and Consonants: Use different colours for the vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and consonants (all other letters) in a word. For example, you could write vowels in red and consonants in blue. This ...
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Starting the day with a focused spelling activity can set a positive tone for your students and significantly enhance their spelling skills. A morning spelling warm-up is a simple yet effective way to reinforce learning and make spelling a natural part of their daily routine.
Here are five morning spelling warm-up ideas to help your students kickstart their day with spelling success.
1. Spelling Flashcards
Flashcards are a classic and versatile tool for spelling practice. Here’s how you can use them in the morning:
Preparation: Create a set of flashcards with challenging words tailored to your students' level.
Activity: Each morning, instruct your students pick a f...
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