A True Test for Spelling Skills

I've had a lot of training in the areas of language, phonics, phonemic awareness, and spelling.  One thing that I've learned about spelling is that mastering the skill of spelling involves learning patterns, not individual words.  Knowing this has inspired me to change the way I do spelling this year.  Come on over to Elementary Matters and see how I've changed spelling!

Toss and Spell- a Vistaprint Creation!

I hope you'll pop over to my blog today to learn more about this... my latest Vistaprint creation...

You can see all of the other things I've been making too!  I'm hoping my 2nd order will arrive tomorrow!

*Fingers crossed!*

:)
Christina

Using Spelling City for Multiple Meaning Words

Denise from Sunny Days in Second Grade did a wonderful guest post on my blog!  It's all about using Spelling City to practice Multiple Meaning Words.  She makes it very easy with her picture tutorial, bringing you through some of the free content on Spelling City.  I know the children love the activities on this site, and the activities are quite valuable in their learning. Come on over to Elementary Matters to check it out!

More Random Tidbits About Our Language Reading Teachers Should Know

My LETRS training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) from a couple of weeks ago keeps spinning in my head.  As I review my notes, I find more and more things I want to share with other teachers.  I wrote several more interesting points on Elementary Matters.  Come on over and see what I've shared!
Sally

LETRS Training - The First Seven Points

I just finished up my second of 3 weeks of training for the LETRS program.  Hop on over to Elementary Matters to find out what LETRS is all about!
Sally

Know It All Gnat!

I've just finished my newest pack...

The Know It All Gnat!

Practicing words with silent letters.

My husband created the little guy for this pack - isn't he just too cute?!

Come on over to see my new pack and to grab your freebie from it!

You can also enter for your chance to win this pack! 

A New Spin on Spelling

Come check out Spell with Flickr at Simply 2nd Resources!