The Canspell spelling competition is an initiative of Miles Entertainment Media (MEM), a Company duly registered.
Our purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Literacy has never been more important than it is in today's knowledge economy: People with low levels of literacy have a harder time finding employment and earn less money than those with better language skills. Many more peopl
e with reading problems find themselves in trouble with the law. Spelling Bees help to promote literacy by providing children with a positive goal to work toward, and give them a forum to display the fruits of their hard work. But they also do much more: In addition to improving spelling, the Bee also aid children in learning concepts, improving comprehension and developing study skills. The benefits of spelling Bee extend beyond language: Since children are required to spell words while on stage, kids also develop self-confidence, communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. The lessons learned by participating in a spelling bee can therefore last a lifetime, and can benefit even those who don't outlast all competitors. That will surely spell success for their futures. Benefits
Encouraging your child to enter a spelling bee competition can result in several benefits. The spelling bee not only provides a valuable educational experience for your child, but also allows them to engage in healthy competition. There are many other benefits from this fun activity:
Learning Grammar
As Linda Wood, an ex-judge at Scripps Spelling Bee highlighted, spelling bees do not merely involve rote learning of words. Rather, preparation for a bee is a comprehensive learning process that allows children to learn the definition, pronunciation, and roots of the word. Enhancing Vocabulary
The valuable learning outcome of spelling bee results in the children gaining competency over vocabulary and this allows them to excel at reading and writing. The ability to understand more words will allow your children to become literate and enjoy reading an extensive range of material. Competitive Spirit
Spelling bees allow individuals to compete in a supportive environment. The brain activity and excitement that goes with a spelling bee is just as stimulating as a physical competition, which means that the whole competition can pump up the adrenaline of the contestants and the audience alike. A friendly rivalry is created and students are encouraged to interact with fellow participants and cultivate friendships. Greater Knowledge
Learning words can get students interested in tracing the origin of a word and its etymology. This information will greatly enhance the knowledge base of a child, even at a very young age, and motivate them to develop a keen interest in learning new words. Cognitive Skills
The spelling bee will allow your child to develop a range of cognitive skills including the ability to handle pressure. The learning process accompanying the spelling bee is likely to enhance your child's memory and allow your child to develop better learning skills, which can prove to be highly beneficial during higher education. Confidence
A child's confidence level is usually boosted after entering into such competitions. A spelling bee helps them gain the confidence they need to speak in public and accept their mistakes, while also getting the applause their hard work deserves. Even if your child does not win, it's important to remember that a spelling bee competition can result in a range of benefits ranging from higher confidence to better vocabulary.
