The 1-1-1 Doubling Spelling Rule – Teach it Like a Pro! If you’re a teacher, you know that getting your students to understand the 1-1-doubling spelling rule can be like trying to herd cats! But learning this essential rule helps young writers spell challenging words correctly, increasing both their accuracy and confidence. Luckily, there is an easy way for teachers to facilitate this process and help students build mastery of the 1-1-doubling spelling rule – […]

Making the y to i Spelling Rule Fun with 3 Easy Activities When it comes to teaching kids about adding suffixes, the dreaded “y-to-i” rule can be a tricky one. You know the one — when you add -ed, -ing, -er, or other suffixes to words that end in “y,” you need to change the “y” to an “i.” For example, try + ed = tried. But how do you get your students excited about

Do I drop the e or not? When adding suffixes, it can be difficult to remember when to drop the e at the end of a word. This is especially true for teachers trying to help their students learn the correct spelling of words. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common rules for dropping or keeping the final e when adding a suffix to a word. Read on to learn