Effective Spelling Strategy

At times spelling can be a challenge.  For many, spelling strategies can help with the learning of new words.
Word Sorting Strategy
This is a very powerful spelling strategy.  Brain research demonstrates that our brains learn well when they are asked to organize and identify patterns.  Using the spelling list, have your child correctly write down each new word on an index card.  Make sure the words are spelled correctly.  As they write, have them spell the word out loud. After the cards are made have your child find organizational patterns.  For example, they might sort them by syllables, vowel patterns, words that begin with consonants, parts of speech, or by prefix or suffix.  Have them give the sorting rule.  After the categories are sorted, have them  spell out each word.