How can 26 letters spell big success? When a child recognizes and understands letter combinations it gives reading and writing a huge boost. You can tell it when they can spell it! The proven activities in Big Spelling 1-3 will help your child be successful in school by teaching spelling patterns, word recognition, letter sounds, and more. Creative, colorful illustrations grab attention and help improve focus and motivation. A crew of hens with pens help answer riddles using short ‘e’ words, and lots of little pictures add real-world visuals to contraction practice and serve as clues to a finish-the-sentence exercise. Correct spelling is an important part of clear communication; it connects sounds and letters and helps our brain link speaking, reading, and writing . With focus on essential first, second, and third grade spelling skills and over 300 pages of practice, your child will work and learn for many happy hours. .