Monday, October 21, 2013

Spelling: Observing and Applying

    
     As October displays its seasonal colors, we find the girls becoming more observant.  During recess they are even found playing games with fallen leaves.  Inside the classroom, as weekly spelling lessons are introduced, the girls focus on observing and applying letter patterns.  A variety of strategies are used to help reinforce these skills.

Visuals help paint pictures in our minds.
 
 
Manipulatives are used to build a better understanding of directions.
 
 
 
“Can you frown or growl?” shouted
the proud brown cow.
Silly sentences create clues to spelling patterns.