Benefits of spelling contests for school children
Spelling contests for children like the Spelling Bee are interactive, fun, globally recognized platforms that promote learning of English language. According to Linda wood, one of the judges on a spelling bee competition, the Spelling Bee is not only about rote learning, but the learning process also involves learning meanings, pronunciation and even the origin of words. Similarly, extracurricular contests cannot be considered a waste of time because they complement or add to the knowledge of children. Most parents do worry about the application of this contest when it comes to education and also consider it a waste of their children’s time. The importance of these contests can be assessed by the inclusion of these contests and others like these in the extracurricular activities of Schools. American curriculum schools in Sharjah and the other regions in the UAE promote children’s participation in these competitions. Other extracurricular include Math contests and sci