So far in SWI we have reviewed the basics of morphology by looking at word sums (prefix, suffix, base) and the three suffixing convention flowcharts:
replaceable < e >
toggle < y > to < i >
Next week we will begin to have short lists of spelling practice words based on words that the children misspell over and over in their MLB rough drafts. We will study these words too using Structured Word Inquiry to see why they are spelled the way they are spelled. Our first list: they, their, they're
To make daily spelling practice more fun and fancy, we will be using our fountain pens! The children will also get to choose whether they want to practice writing their spelling words in Chancery Script or cursive (everyone had a cursive workbook last year so they already know the alphabet).
We started our Spelling with the childrens' own names! They took a pretest on Monday where they had to write their first and last names. They thought this was really fun!
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
In our plan book color coding, Penmanship is gold (for illuminated manuscripts), so everyone got a two pocket folder with gold metallic accents in which to store their spelling & penmanship papers.
I've written an online course on how to incorporate Chancery Script into either the Waldorf or Montessori curriculum. It also includes videos on how to form all of the letters. If you are interested, it is here:
2-DAY ONLINE COURSE:
Waldorf Main
Lesson Block Planning: Lowercase Letters
Here are the supplies we use in the classroom for our fountain pen work:
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Pilot Fountain Pen Medium Stainless Steel Nib - Metropolitan Collection
Pilot Fountain Pen Medium Stainless Steel Nib - Retro Pop Collection
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