How to Correct Spelling Mistakes

Students are going to make spelling mistakes. Making mistakes is all part of the learning process. It’s your job to correct those mistakes without interrupting the learning process or creating other difficulties. Here are some specific techniques to correct spelling mistakes both during the lesson and at other times. Correcting spelling mistakes during the lesson:
By Stephen Guffanti   As we were sitting down to dinner, Alex, a wiry 4-year-old, finally stopped running and took his seat. Turning to his mom, I remarked, “When your child starts kindergarten in public school, they will want to put him on drugs for ADHD. Don’t do it.” She replied, “I’ve been concerned about

Guiding Your Gifted Child

By Maggie Hogan How can you tell if you’re the parent of a gifted child? You regularly ask your 6-year-old to troubleshoot your computer problems. Your 14-year-old speaks and writes a foreign language fluently . . . one of his own invention. Your 2-year-old insists on putting together his jigsaw puzzles “color-side down” so it

Bonnie Terry Learning

Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience in helping teachers and parents identify learning problems, Bonnie Terry is our guest this month as we talk about ways to help our struggling learners. She holds a master’s degree in special education and is a board certified educational therapist. TOS: Welcome, Mrs. Terry! I’m confused about
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