Category Archives: Word Study

Why some kids can’t spell and why spelling tests won’t help

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jdioguardi

One of my colleagues, Michelle Foerder (2nd Grade), spotted this post : Why some kids can’t spell and why spelling tests won’t help. This does a great job in highlighting some reasons why rote memorization of spelling lists probably is not … Continue reading →

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Brain-Based Learning: Resource Roundup | Edutopia

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jdioguardi

If you know me, then you know I have a love affair with the study of how the brain works and processes information- specifically when dealing with reading, writing and comprehension! The below article has compiled a great collection of … Continue reading →

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