In this study, originally published in 1986, Professor Charles Read examines the ways in which pre-school and primary children create spellings – or misspellings, as they appear to be. He focuses on the hidden phonetic bases for some frequent patterns in young children’s spelling, both in and out of school. Professor Read examines children’s spelling in other languages (Dutch, French, Spanish) as well as in various dialects of English, in order to see the influence of other sets of speech sounds and other standard spelling systems. Overall, the evidence suggests that children are very much affected by phonetic characteristics, as they tend to spell alike certain classes of speech sound which are indeed phonetically similar. In devising spellings, children can be remarkably independent and inventive in an activity which for adults is anything but creative, and Professor Read suggests ways in which educators can build upon this creativity.

Is it "i before e except after c"? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: Learn basic spelling rules, like "change y to i and add es." Understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling. Pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes. Learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling. Study spelling lists to master even the toughest words. And more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!

In his latest book, Gunther Kress explores how children learn to spell in the context of current concerns about early literacy, examining the effects of technological and cultural changes in society.

The Boost Spelling Skills series provides strategies to improve primary school pupils' spelling skills, making them more confident readers and writers. Teaching children to spell is essential if we want them to become confident writers. Good spellers can write more fluently, as they donʼt have to pause to consider how each word should be spelt. Furthermore, children with good spelling skills are more likely to make adventurous vocabulary choices and be better at reading. The books will boost childrenʼs spelling skills by providing them with strategies to help them spell and read unfamiliar words, including breaking down words by syllables, memory joggers and using rhyming patterns. Targeted dictation exercises provide opportunity for reinforcement and consolidation. This book, Boost Spelling Skills Book 2 will help teachers to introduce and reinforce spelling skills needed to successfully learn and use the words in the National Curriculum spelling list for Years 3 and 4. It is designed for use in lower Key Stage 2 but can also be used by older pupils who find spelling challenging.

Easy-to-learn games help children score higher on spelling tests. Illustrations throughout.

Why do kids misspell words? How can spelling instruction be hands-on and developmentally appropriate? What spelling strategies do spellers need to learn? Becky Spence answers all these questions and more in Teaching Kids to Spell.

Filled with enjoyable spelling activities and exercises The fun and easy way? to help your K-5th grader become an A+ speller If you want to make spelling easier for your child or boost spelling skills and confidence, you've come to the right place. Veteran reading specialist Tracey Wood gives you tips, games, exercises, word lists, and memory aids to help your child build solid spelling know-how. Her techniques are fun, fast, and effective, and best of all, they're not boring! Discover how to * Mix spelling practice with reading and writing * Spell short and long vowel words * Make spelling easier with word families * Gain insight into "sight" words * Break spelling into syllable chunks