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I read this website a little while ago that suggested the best practice for teaching spelling was to not teach the kids the right way to spell, but to have them guess.

This is popular now. It makes my DD nuts. "NO, just TELL ME how to spell it because I KNOW this isn't right."

She is a fantastic speller, but she wants the correct spelling so she can learn it. I think this approach works with reluctant writers who are just learning but is really not right for everyone.