In Catholic school, the teachers used to have spelling bees, starting maybe in 2nd and lasting until 4th or 5th grades. It was always kinda sad, and cringe worthy listening to the challenged kids. The ones that had trouble spelling and reading usually had trouble in all subjects and vice versa for the smarter kids. I wish we knew how to help them, the Nun’s did try, with tutoring, but back in the 60’s there was no talk of A.D.D. or anything like that.
In Catholic school, the teachers used to have spelling bees, starting maybe in 2nd and lasting until 4th or 5th grades. It was always kinda sad, and cringe worthy listening to the challenged kids. The ones that had trouble spelling and reading usually had trouble in all subjects and vice versa for the smarter kids. I wish we knew how to help them, the Nun’s did try, with tutoring, but back in the 60’s there was no talk of A.D.D. or anything like that.