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Personalized Learning: Spelling

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

“Don’t they teach you how to spell these days?” “No, they teach us how to use spell check.” -Jodi Picoult I have to confess…I am one of those people who never had trouble with spelling.  It came easily for me … Continue reading →

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Montessori Crosswords

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.-Henry Ford Learning to read begins with learning to talk.  Children listen to their parents and mimic sounds.  They eventually begin to associate … Continue reading →

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Spelling on the iPad

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

“My spelling is Wobbly. It’s good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.” A. A. Milne How many times in a day do I hear “How do you spell…”  They know better than to ask.  … Continue reading →

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