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Syllables

How to Individualize Spelling Words

March 31, 2025

When I was in elementary school, teachers handed out a list of 15-20 spelling words on Monday and gave spelling tests on Friday. Although my father patiently quizzed me on my words each evening after dinner, I never felt particularly confident on test day. I attended elementary school back in the 80’s. Our desks were…

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Spelling, Syllables

How to Improve Spelling- The Connection Between Syllables, Vowels and Spelling

January 30, 2025

Spending time on syllables can help a child: When it comes to spelling, there are A LOT of rules. The problem is that all of those rules also have multiple rule breakers! One rule that is very difficult to find a rule breaker for is, “Every syllable in every word has to have at least…

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Hi, I'm Janet!

Welcome to The Vowel Coach, a blog designed to help you help the children in your life learn to read. I live with my husband and two college aged daughters in Dearborn, Michigan. My hobbies include art, interior design, and visiting National Parks.

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