mountains27 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I just got Spellwell books A and AA for my kids ages 6 1/2 and almost 8. the 8 yo would be a second grader at PS this year and the 6 yo would be first. I have pretty much decided to not worry too much about spelling with the younger at the moment but he will do it later on, he does explode the code book 2 right now and I kind of count that as no pressure spelling practice. The older doesnt use explode the code or any phonics b/c she reads at about a 4th grade level and I figure she's all set with phonics instruction. My question is would it be OK to start her with the AA book even though she hasn't used the A book? The spelling words in A seem like she would breeze through and be a waste but I'm worried about not following the program as suggested. Does anyone have experience using these books who could give me some direction? Than you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 :bigear: Where do you find sample pages? www.epsbooks.com doesn't give much information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountains27 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 http://www.christianbook.com/ they have some good samples to glance at if you search out the book you want to see and then click the "additional views" link under the picture of the book cover. I bought the first two books and really like the looks of them, just unsure how best to use them for my oldest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I don't think it will matter. They don't follow any set rules with the curriculum. We had a child start in the B or C book & not do the previous ones. :) You will finish 2 books in a year so you'd do A & AA or AA & B. I don't think it matters to be honest. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 We use them in conjunction with AAS. We alternate between A and AA and skip all around. I would just start with whatever you feel is appropriate. If there are a few lessons from the other book that you would like her to do as well, perhaps copy those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountains27 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Update: So I got the A and the AA books but after looking through them I decided they were below my almost 8yo so I am sticking with spelling workout C for her for now. I am however using the A book and plan to use AA for my 6yo first grader who is currently using the Explode the Code book 2. These two books match up great and the SpellWell gives him extra practice with the phonics rules he is learning and that focus on spelling without too much extra pressure. I had thought he would go without spelling this year but this book is a good way to give him a little practice and reinforce the phonics he is learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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