Teaching Kids to Spell: A Developmental Approach to Spelling

Teaching spelling can be daunting task at times, especially when kids misspell the very words they have been taught! Why exactly do kids misspell words and what are some effective spelling strategies they can be taught to help them become better spellers? Becky Spence presents spelling as a developmental process, with key indicators and spelling strategies for each developmental level. She also shares lots of ideas for teaching spelling in hands-on and meaningful ways.