�"For those writing by hand, there was stronger and longer-lasting recognition of the characters' proper orientation, suggesting that the specific movements memorized when learning how to write aided the visual identification of graphic shapes."
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Says this article
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704631504575531932754922518.htmlIt's not the one I wish I could find, which said, "the brain remembers what the hand does". �I want to say that was in a handwriting without tears sponsored article, but I can't find it right now. �The Well Trained Mind suggests copying from a book well-written sentences, so you get used to writing well written sentences. �
Hooked on Spelling has a piece of paper folded lengthwise in 1/3rds. �You write the spelling list inside under a flap. �They copy the list one word at a time on the other 1/3. �Trying to look under the flap as little as possible. �(a list of 5 words).
Another thing we've done is he looks at a word and spells it, then closes his eyes and spells it. �(when we're better at this he'll need to spell if backwards with his eyes closed too, to cement the visual of the spelling). �
A kinesthectic spelling game (sp?) involves numbering 1-10 on a list on a wall with post-it notes. �Then have your kiddo run back & forth for each letter for each word in a list for word families (you'll need a phonics spelling list for this to make sense, up, supper, top, stop, hop)
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-curriculum.htmlWhen they get one word on the wall you say, "spell the word supper". �"Now spell the word supper with your eyes closed". �
�We have a spelling book that was my great-great grandfathers schoolbook. �Back then I guess your spelling book was just a book of lists after list, organized by word family, getting tougher as it goes. �We've been playing at lessons doing the things I've described here. �But I don't have him memorizing or testing him on them at the end of the week. �We're just exercising his "spelling �class" muscles. HtH
