Dresden's Monthly Literacy Tips
February 2020
Why is Spelling Important?
Research has found that spelling, reading, writing and comprehension skills are all closely linked. Teaching young spellers the strategies, rules and concepts to grow their spelling and vocabulary knowledge benefits them in all aspects of their learning.
Spellers who feel confident with letters and word patterns are able to read and comprehend more complex text. See the video below for 3 ways to sort and study words using word patterns.
Spelling Word Activities
Do you have a young learner still learning the letters of the alphabet?
Click the file below to check out these ideas to sort and match letters!
Websites
Click on the picture below for this month's engaging website!
Create and print customized word search, criss-cross puzzles and more using your own word list.
Parent Reading Night: March 4, 6-7:30.
Plan to join us for an evening filled with strategies to help your child with reading at home.
We will also be raffling off signed copies of Dav Pilkey books.
He is the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants!
Look for more information to come home after mid-winter break!