What can I do instead of spelling test?
Here are 8 ways I help my kids remember the spelling of words:We study spelling patterns. We study sight words. We have a Word Study Notebook. We use a portable word bank {or word wall}. We use an editing checklist. I observe their spellings. We review words. I give a Spelling Inventory.
How can I help my 12 year old with spelling?
Helping Your Child With SpellingDevelop auditory and vocal skills. Good spellers are usually good readers and good speakers and vice versa. Experience stories. Let your child write about the things he likes. Write letters. Trace words. Finger paints are messy, but ever so helpful.
How do you connect with a difficult child?
Strategies and Solutions For Handling A Difficult ChildFirst, recognize that much of your child’s behavior reflects his temperament.Establish a neutral or objective emotional climate in which to deal with your child. Don’t take your child’s behavior personally. Try to prioritize the issues and problems surrounding your child. Focus on the issues of the moment.