Cheryl Sat with Her 3-Year-Old While She Wrote Out Various

Multiple Choice

Cheryl sat with her 3-year-old while she wrote out various lists as they played a game the child called work. When Cheryl's mother came over she pointed out that her granddaughter had misspelled practically every word on the paper and should be properly taught how to spell.
What should Cheryl tell her mother?

A) Practicing writing and using invented spelling helps children to read more quickly.
B) You should never correct a child's mistakes or it can damage their self esteem.
C) Early writing is just scribbling and has nothing to do with later language skills.
D) Good spelling is a learned skill that should be taught to four year olds and older.