Challenging Spelling Words

Lincoln has a spelling test every two weeks.  He usually knows the 1st twenty words and doesn't need any help.  His teacher gives the class three bonus/challenge words.  Those are the words we usually need to focus on.   This week's words are "require, environment, and slimy."  

Me:  Spell environment.

Link: E-N-V-I-R-O-N-M-E-N-T

Me:  Perfect.  Spell slimy.

Link:  S-L-I-M-Y

Me:  Great!  Spell require.

Link: R-E-Q-U-I-R-O

Me:  Requiro??  Huh?  Try again.

Link:  R-E-Q-U-I-R-M

Me:  Requirm?   Where did you get M?  

Link:  Well, how does it go?

Me: There is a silent E.

Link:  R-E-Q-U-I-R-M-Silent E????

Oh Link.  You're so cute!!!