A.J. at J.A. Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I've used SWO for my older son (now in 3rd grade) since 1st grade and he has done well. Apparently he is a natural speller, because my now 1st grader is having problems learning the words in SWO A. I was wondering if you could give me some other ideas on spelling curriculum that might be better for him. I have coupled SWO with some copywork of the words but that doesn't seem to be helping too much either. He is a "young" 1st grader (as in, he is half way through 1st grade but won't be 7 until May 30) so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. It seems I'm always saying, "yes, but he's 6 months behind where DS#1 was at the same time." I just can't tell if it's a developmental thing, a curriculum thing, or something else. Thanks, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in PA Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Have you considered putting it off another year? He is young and sometimes boys take longer mature enough to "get" things like spelling. My children did not start a formal spelling curriculum until 2nd grade. They started learning a few words that went along with the phonics rule the 2nd semester of 1st grade just to get them prepared for the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylk in tx Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://www.all-about-spelling.com/order.html this really seems to be working with my ds 7 who's not a natural with any of the language subjects. it's very hands-on and i'm learning spelling rules i never knew before! hth kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 My favorite reading/spelling method is Spalding, for children of any age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRoomHomeSchool Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would wait another year.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks ladies for the recommendations and suggestions to wait a year. I think we'll take a break and work on our Spelling Bee list for a while. We're having a friendly spelling bee in April which is very non-threatening. Thanks, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://www.all-about-spelling.com/order.html this really seems to be working with my ds 7 who's not a natural with any of the language subjects. it's very hands-on and i'm learning spelling rules i never knew before! hth kay When you revisit spelling again, I would encourage you to look into this program. I was having the same difficulties with my ds7. He reads beyond grade level, but his spelling was not good at all. Since switching from SWO to AAS, I have seen an improvement. I love that it is hands on and very visual. There are also elements for the auditory learner as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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