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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 22 MIN

Mi Chiled Iz An Awfl Speller! Help Your Struggling Speller Succeed

from Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast · host Carrie De Francisco

"Help! My child is an awful speller?  Why and what can I do?"  Even good readers can be bad spellers.  There's a scientific reason for this.  If you have a child or teen who reads well, has a great vocabulary, but misspells just about everything, then make sure you listen to this episode.  If your child struggles with spelling and/or has dysgraphia or dyslexia, then you will love the suggestions in this week's episode.  Carrie shares why learning to spell is harder than learning to read as well tips, tricks, and curricula recommendations to help your bad spellers become better spellers.  You might want a notebook and pen for this episode.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for this week's little coffee break.Support the showPurchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based LearningPurchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian EducationPurchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.  Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

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"Help! My child is an awful speller? Why and what can I do?" Even good readers can be bad spellers. There's a scientific reason for this. If you have a child or teen who reads well, has a great vocabulary, but misspells just about everything, then make sure you listen to this episode. If your child struggles with spelling and/or has dysgraphia or dyslexia, then you will love the suggestions in this week's episode. Carrie shares why learning to spell is hard...

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