Spelling is a developmental process that fits naturally within the writing process. It is supported through quality phonics instruction and phonemic awareness activities, and requires the use of multiple modalities which students say, write, and look at words while they are learning to spell. There are common myths that are associated with spelling like "people who cannot spell are ignorant," and "spelling errors should not be tolerated". Teachers should make spelling part of the whole curriculum where expectations are based on each child's development, de-emphasizing correctedness, memorization, and writing mechanics. Spelling is a constructive developmental process in which patterns of stage progression are required. Invented spelling should be encouraged and celebrated, and teachers need to respond to children's writing in a written form to help them discover more about conventional writing. Spelling should be presented in a supportive and motivational manner, showing children how correct spelling is necessary to convey a message in print. (AA)