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Class Action: Don't make spelling a painful subject
My daughter enjoys writing but her spelling is terrible. I try to help her by spelling the words but lately she seems not to write as much. Sometimes I correct the words and let her copy them over. Is this helpful?
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Teachers, on the other hand, accept poor handwriting and spellings in favour of interesting vocabulary choices and indications that a child is trying to write to the reader. In the early years, most teachers emphasise high frequency words, and words that fit with a particular phonics focus. The high frequency words may be individualised for your child, and after they seem to have one set down, they can be moved on to another.
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