Category Archives: Spelling
Spelling rules that apply to a large number of words
Spelling Rules. “Very few spelling rules are effective in teaching spelling. For a rule to be valid, it must apply to a large number of words and have few exceptions. Following are rules that meet this definition.”
Complete list of spelling rules for nouns and verbs
A listing of valuable language arts resources & discussion about how to improve education
Education Pages | DonPotter.net. “This page is dedicated to the dissemination of materials of value to parents and educators interested in improving the quality of education in America and throughout the English speaking world.”
Help with confusing and often misused words
Confusing Words. “a collection of 3210 words that are troublesome to readers and writers. Words are grouped according to the way they are most often confused or misused.”
An addicting online game which helps typing and spelling skills
Editing worksheets to build spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar skills
Every-Day Edits – for upper elementary; learn about various historical events in the process
Animals A to Z Edits – for lower elementary; learn about animals in the process
How to do copywork
Copywork – This is a very helpful article if you are wondering about copywork, how to do it and its benefits. The Charlotte Mason method is particularly encouraging of copywork.
Exercises & worksheets for grammar, punctuation & spelling
A huge list of common errors in English
An easy & effective approach to spelling for K-1
Easy, Fun Spelling: My No-Cost Approach for Kindergarten/First Grade – THis is a simple and practical approach to teaching spelling. A good sampling of spelling lists are provided.