Child will use a touch screen or keyboard to practice spelling skills.

Spelling builds reading and writing literacy and strengthens vocabulary.

Go to www.spellingcity.com and enter words you would like your child to practice. The website will make various games and exercises available using those words. Alternatively, attach pictures to vocabulary words to make visual associations or allow students to type lists of words to reduce the frustration of handwriting.

Adjust the amount of time spent or number of repetitions according to the student’s attention span. PowerPoint slides using pictures may be more effective than flash cards. Consider visual, auditory or physical prompts according to the student’s needs.

Includes growing vocabulary and increased accuracy in spelling.