TEACHING SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES

This article examines the importance of teaching spelling and punctuation in primary education as foundational components of literacy development. Mastery of orthographic and punctuation rules enhances students’ written communication skills, reading comprehension, and overall academic performance. The paper discusses cognitive and pedagogical aspects of early literacy instruction, effective teaching strategies, common difficulties faced by young learners, and practical classroom approaches that foster accuracy and confidence in writing. The role of teachers, formative assessment, and interactive learning methods in developing orthographic competence is also analyzed. The study emphasizes that systematic and developmentally appropriate instruction in spelling and punctuation significantly contributes to students’ communicative competence and long-term academic success.