Guest Writer

The boy woke this morning and informed me he wanted to post a story on the blog. I opened up word for him and let him have a go at it. I did not edit his words or spelling and just walked away until he was done.

Now the big question that I ask myself, Do I teach him how to use spell check on the computer?

I think not yet. I believe spell check will weaken his ability to think, to identify mistakes, to pay attention to detail, and to make corrections on his own. Why struggle and sound out a word if all you need to do is hit a button on your computer screen.

Another reason to avoid spell check, he is so darn cute when he is attempting to sound out a word.

My cuteness dissipated years ago so, I thank god for spell check.

Below is Tommy's first post.