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Handy Homework - Our Story

Handy Homework – Our Story

Posted on 27/04/2026 by sql

It is over ten years since I first decided to write Handy Homework – Spelling Bee Games and Tests. Handy Homework – Our…

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Is there an app to put spelling words in? Yes—here’s how

Is there an app to put spelling words in? Yes—here’s how

Posted on 29/08/202522/09/2025 by sql

Yes—there’s an app to put spelling words in. Spelling Bee Games & Tests lets you type or import your child’s list, then practice…

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Weekly Spelling Lists: Make Tests & Games from Homework

Weekly Spelling Lists: Make Tests & Games from Homework

Posted on 27/08/202529/10/2026 by sql

Weekly spelling lists don’t have to be dull. This guide shows how to turn homework sheets into quick tests and games, plus a…

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The Spelling Bee

The Spelling Bee

Posted on 13/01/202526/08/2025 by Pat Mannerstrale

The Spelling bee and education The Spelling Bee has become more familiar to me over the past three years, I vaguely knew before…

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Better spelling and creative writing

Better spelling and creative writing

Posted on 23/09/202426/08/2025 by Pat Mannerstrale

Spell, create, communicate Thankfully, we now have computers with word processing programs which have spell checkers. These can auto correct spelling errors as…

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Learning to spell in different languages

Learning to spell in different languages

Posted on 06/07/202426/08/2025 by sql

Learning to spell in different languages Learning to spell in different languages offers numerous benefits, enhancing cognitive abilities, cultural understanding, and communication skills….

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Educational App Store Review of Spelling Bee Games & Tests

Educational App Store Review of Spelling Bee Games & Tests

Posted on 09/08/202226/08/2025 by sql

Educational App Store Spelling Bee Games & Tests Review Congratulations Spelling Bee Games and Tests you received 5 Stars!   EAS Star Rating…

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Improve spelling and communication

Improve spelling and communication

Posted on 23/04/202026/08/2025 by Pat Mannerstrale

Is it important to improve spelling? To improve spelling skills is important even in the digital age. We now have computers with word…

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5 Mental Maths Tips with Examples You Can Check

5 Mental Maths Tips with Examples You Can Check

Posted on 16/04/202030/10/2026 by sql

These mental maths tips with examples show how to break a calculation into smaller steps. Use them to check a discount, add prices…

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Home Schooling Spelling Activities: A Practical Routine

Home Schooling Spelling Activities: A Practical Routine

Posted on 21/03/202030/10/2026 by Pat Mannerstrale

Home schooling spelling activities work best when they use words your child needs, allow time to practise and give you a way to…

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Variety is the Spice of Classroom Life - Mobile Devices in Schools

Variety is the Spice of Classroom Life – Mobile Devices in Schools

Posted on 23/09/201826/08/2025 by Pat Mannerstrale

Different Strokes for Different Folks Should mobile devices be recognised as educational tools. Every teacher knows that a lesson plan which can work…

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Is Correct Spelling Important?

Is Correct Spelling Important?

Posted on 29/03/201726/08/2025 by sql

Correct Spelling is still important Do we need to still teach spelling? Correct spelling is still important so the answer is yes. We…

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Times Tables Practice at Home: A Five-Minute Routine

Times Tables Practice at Home: A Five-Minute Routine

Posted on 20/02/201630/10/2026 by sql

Times tables practice at home can fit into a short, calm routine. Try five minutes with a few multiplication facts, a simple example…

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