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Reply to "Does your kindergartner have spelling tests?"
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[quote=Anonymous]Our school did spelling tests and a spelling bee in K and I though it was dumb. And my kid was reading and was a good speller and "won" the bee. I think it was stressful for the kids and defeating at a time when kids are vulnerable to getting turned off by reading or school in general. Several families including mine complained and they stopped doing the bee for K and 1st but they I think they still do tests and really emphasize spelling. I personally think at that age it's counterproductive. The focus should not be on testing or competition when kids are at various stages in the literacy process and even the most advanced kids are barely writing.[/quote]
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