Spelling 📝

Strong spelling skills help children feel more confident in their writing and communication. At Dojo Tutor, we provide focused spelling support to help students recognize patterns, build habits, and feel successful with words 🎉.

While spelling often connects to reading and phonics, many families want dedicated practice—and we’re excited to offer it!

What to Expect in Spelling at Dojo Tutor

Trial Session: Getting to Know Your Child’s Spelling Skills

Every child starts with a trial spelling session. During this time, the tutor will:

• Explore your child’s current spelling strengths and challenges
• Observe how they approach tasks such as sounding out words, using sight words, or identifying patterns
• Learn more about your child’s confidence with spelling and their learning preferences
• Set personalized spelling goals to guide future lessons

The trial is flexible and designed to meet your child where they are, whether that means practicing sight words, working through tricky spelling rules, or combining spelling with reading and writing support.

Weekly Spelling Classes: A Typical Flow

Once your child begins weekly sessions, you can expect a supportive and consistent structure:

1. Warm Welcome – Tutors greet your child and ease them into learning.
2. Goal Review – Quick check-in on specific spelling goals, like word patterns or sight word lists.
3. Main Lesson – Interactive activities such as word sorts, spelling games, phonics practice, or applying words in sentences.
4. Wrap-Up – Review goals, celebrate progress 🎉, and preview the next focus.

What Skills Are Covered?

Spelling sessions may focus on:

• Word Patterns: Short/long vowels, blends, digraphs
• Sight Words: High-frequency words your child will see often
• Phonics Practice: Connecting sounds to letters and patterns
• Application in Writing: Using correct spelling in complete sentences

Why Spelling Goals Matter

Clear, personalized goals help:

• Keep lessons focused and productive
• Make progress easy to track
• Build your child’s confidence in writing
• Celebrate growth and achievements along the way

FAQs for Families

Q: What grades is Spelling offered for?
A: Spelling is available for Pre-K through 5th grade only.

Q: How is Spelling different from Reading?
A: Reading focuses on comprehension, fluency, and decoding. Spelling focuses on word patterns, phonics rules, and sight words. The two go hand-in-hand but Spelling gives your child extra practice to strengthen their writing.

Q: Does Dojo Tutor use a set spelling curriculum?
A: No—tutors personalize lessons using word lists, games, dictation, and phonics strategies that fit your child’s level and goals.

Q: How do I know my child is progressing in Spelling?
A: Tutors set clear spelling goals (like mastering vowel patterns or spelling a list of high-frequency words) and share updates so you can see growth over time.

💡 Tip: Spelling works best when paired with reading and writing practice, but dedicated sessions help kids gain confidence quickly.

👉 Ready to begin? Click this link to book your child’s first Spelling trial class.