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School: Can ‘school’ be more than a noun?

In the VocabularySpellingCity offices, we have some exciting discussions. For instance, must the word “school” always be a noun? I was in strong disagreement with an experienced English teacher (note, I have no such credentials). She argued “school” could only be used as a noun.

vscadmin August 30, 2015 Helping Teachers, Teaching Literacy 18 Comments Read more

Summer Program Online

This is the third summer that VocabularySpellingCity offers a summer study program.  Here’s what we’re providing.  It’s for families that feel their students would benefit from some academic activity during the summer to either build vocabulary and get up to level,

vscadmin May 11, 2015 Helping Teachers, Site Features 1 Comment Read more

Dillard SuperCoders Explore Tech Careers

Dillard SuperCoders Explore Tech Careers

VocabularySpellingCity and Science4Us were thrilled to host 40 SuperCoders from Dillard Elementary School in our office this week. Dillard’s SuperCoders Club attracts students with an interest in technology and computers and helps them build skills and explore the career possibilities.

vscadmin May 7, 2015 Uncategorized 19 Comments Read more

Symbaloo Educational Webmixes of Teaching Resources

Symbaloo Educational Webmixes of Teaching Resources

For elementary school teachers and parents, here’s a collection of educational resources organized on Symbaloo Webmixes…

vscadmin May 7, 2015 Uncategorized 3 Comments Read more

Learn to Use your Words Properly with Writing Practice!

Learn to Use your Words Properly with Writing Practice!

I remember visiting a school a few years ago and having a teacher ask me if it would be possible to develop a way for the students to practice using their words in sentences. She explained to me that she always had each

vscadmin April 24, 2015 Uncategorized 3 Comments Read more

Welcome Teachers, Parents, and School Administrators

VocabularySpellingCity was created by a parent who saw a need to build something to help his own kids.  While he liked helping his kids study their weekly word lists, he did think that there was probably a better way. I’m

vscadmin April 21, 2015 Uncategorized 8 Comments Read more

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