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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If he can read just fine, why does this matter?

Reading is the best way to learn how to spell.  Other than that, just have him practice.  Make a list of words you know he can read.  Have him practice writing them out.  Do this every week or so.

Personally, I'd spend the time having him read though.[/quote]

Ignore this poster. Spelling matters. It gets harder & harder to teach, so I would absolutely do spelling lessons with him. Second grade is a perfect age. Most kids have awful spelling now since schools don’t do direct spelling instruction. [/quote]

Np here. We are at a catholic school and our kids have had weekly spelling tests since first grade. Our friends at an independent private have had the same. My friends at dcps whose kids are in 2nd grade have told me they have not had spelling tests yet. I think this is a major failing of the system as spelling and writing well go hand in hand in my opinion. [/quote]

Yup. You are correct. Public schools twist themselves into pretzels as they explain why spelling instruction is bad. [/quote]

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