This workshop will enable teachers and parents to:
- learn about common spelling coping strategies
- gain insights into undoing poor spelling habits
- work together to notice patterns not only in regular spelling, but also in words which on the surface seem to break the spelling rules, and
- practice successful spelling strategies, progressing from simple to complex words rapidly and with confidence.
This highly acclaimed overview of spelling succeeds in developing critical thinking and confidence when reading and spelling.
Workshop outline:
Spelling for Life is recommended for Years 3 to 6.
Knowing how to spell requires four basic strands of knowledge: visual, morphological, phonological and etymological. Deciding which strand to apply and when is a formidable task for teachers.
Spelling for Life: uncovering the simplicity and science of spelling breaks the subject of spelling down into key topics in this one-day workshop.
Materials: includes paperback copy of Spelling for Life, downloadable manual, Moodle access to support course, certificate of completion
$225 includes copy of Spelling for Life.
