Types of Syllables in the English Language
English Has 7 Types of Syllables There are 7 types of syllables found in the American English Language. My students [...]
The Creation of Silver Moon Spelling Rules
My Inspiration Picture this ...it was the first day of school and I was hired as a special education teacher [...]
Systematic Spelling Instruction
I HATE SPELING! Written by: Dan Patrick, Parent & Guest Blogger That's right... I was the kid in grade [...]
What To Look For In A Spelling Program: 7 Research Based Components
Rule Based Most people don’t realize that only 4% of American English words are truly irregular and have to be [...]
I’ve used several different spelling programs. Why haven’t they worked?
I’ve used several different spelling programs. Why haven’t they worked? This is a question I'm asked on a regular basis. [...]
When “Sound it Out” Doesn’t Work
Just Sound it Out “Sound it out” is a common direction that students are given when they can’t read a [...]
Does spelling really matter?
Does Spelling Really Matter? What Do Researchers Say? Researchers are in agreeance; spelling instruction matters and poor spelling should [...]
Phonemic Awareness Skills
Phonics vs. Phonemic Awareness Phonics is a big word in education. You could say it’s a “buzz” word. There are [...]
