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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!

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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. :)

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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.

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