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Should You Give Spelling Tests in Kindergarten

Should You Give Spelling Tests in Kindergarten?

Do you give spelling tests in Kindergarten? While there are some benefits to spelling practice in Kindergarten, I don’t think spelling tests should be required in Kindergarten. Students are just learning how to segment words and make letter-sound connections. Spelling is an important skill, but there are some do’s and

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What is Phonetic Spelling?

If you are a teacher, you can probably figure out this sentence written by a 5 year old: “The bdrfi iz prpl.” When I asked the student what it said, they proudly pointed to each word and read, “The butterfly is purple.” Although you may feel inclined to have the

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