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The Power of Connection, Context and Meaning in Spelling

A helpful reminder that spelling needs to be taught in a context which includes a focus on both reading and writing.

Reference: Topfer, C. In ALEA Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years, 2026.

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Keywords: Reading | Spelling | Writing

Resource Added: 29 July, 2026

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