desertflower Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hello! I am currently using AAS 1 which I like. I like the way it teaches how to spell. However, we don't use all of the components to it; for example, tiles, cards, etc. I got Horizon's spelling curriculum which I like for all the different work pages/activities that it has, but not the spelling list. Is there a spelling curriculum that combines the two? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachingmomster Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 As a teacher (and a parent), I have used Evan-Moor's Spelling books. They have a few different ones, from ones with lists to ones that help kids write. What grade level(s) are you looking for? And, just to clarify, you are wanting something that teaches HOW to spell, as well as a good spelling list and practice pages to go with each list? I am sure I have other suggestions too, if you want my opinion! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes, I would like your opinion. :) I'm not quite sure how to explain what I want. The practice pages sounds about right. But I want the list to kind of go along with how AAS is teaching it. I guess like asking him to spell a word as he phonetically learns how to spell it. So, for example, since we've completed most of Phonics Pathways, I can ask him to spell words like cat (3 letter word with short vowel), back (ck ending), keg (difference between hard c and k), sang (ang, ing, endings), handy (adding y), try (y ending), best, singing, joy (oi sound), door (oor sound), chore, war (or sound), etc. I am now teaching him ei sounds like long e, so I an probably ask him to spell receipt in a few days. We go through the phonics program much faster than spelling. So he may not remember how to spell war. Hence, the need for a spelling program. :) We like the way horizons is laid out (colorful and practice pages). He doesn't mind a spelling workbook. We were doing one page a day. When we do AAS 1 orally he thinks it's boring. Plus, I think writing it down helps solidify things. I did spelling workout A with him and we thought that was too easy. I think what I'm not liking about horizons is that it just seems to be random words. For example, the 2nd (?) lesson has the word gentle. Besides explaining the ge and le, I think he just has to memorize it. Which may be the way that spelling is? When I was little I ended up memorizing my spelling words. Any advice is appreciated! I guess I would need the first level. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Evan Moor looks pretty good. :) Still open for other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachingmomster Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I don't know how much work you might want to do, but Spelling City is an option as well. You could use the lists you like and practice them using the computer or printable worksheets you can make from here. https://www.spellingcity.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Maybe take a look at Rod and Staff spelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thank you teachingmomster and Heidi. I'll look at them this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacbeaumont Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I just read through the TWTM for spelling and she did mention that spelling workout A is quite easy, but has good foundations, but if you already did AAS1, I can see how that would be too easy. Have you looked through spelling workout b? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 That's a good point Jacbeaumont. No, I haven't looked at Spelling workout b. I'll look this weekend if amazon has some sample pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternallytired Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 From the extensive reading I've done on here, it sounds like How To Teach Spelling is basically AAS in one book without manipulatives, and Rod & Staff Spelling by Sound and Structure is essentially AAS in workbook form. I'm getting both, since I like the idea of AAS but don't need all the fiddly pieces; I have one who would take hours to finish a workbook page but can zip through with one-on-one and one child who is very visual and enjoys workbooks and would probably flourish in R&S. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 If you like the way AAS is set up but don't want the tiles or the cards, why not just use the TM for now? The lessons can be done in writing in a notebook or on a hand-held whiteboard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmom Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We like Rod and Staff here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 If you like the way AAS is set up but don't want the tiles or the cards, why not just use the TM for now? The lessons can be done in writing in a notebook or on a hand-held whiteboard. It doesn't have the practice pages/activity pages to go with it. I looked at Rod and staff and that looks like what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Is Rod and staff in color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Is Rod and staff in color? No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) ... Edited June 25, 2016 by Guest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Phonics based spelling program with practice pages is what I'm looking for. My top contender is R&S, then Spelling workout. Has anyone used Spelling Power? If so, how was it? Is this in color? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I recently reformatted an old spelling program that uses the Ayer's list. I have combined learning to spell with learning cursive, and have added phonogram work in Grade 2, phonogram and morpheme work in Grade 3. Grade 2 has a weekly build-your-own crossword on Fridays. Grade 3 Fridays are alphabetizing and homophone activities. (Grade 4 is in process, and will be done by June. Grades 2 and 3 heavily emphasize visualization along with phonetic spelling, so Grade 4 is going to build upon that foundation and get deeper into rules and reasoning through the spellings.) There are no weekly spelling tests, but there are daily sentence dictations. Grade 2 has one sentence Mon-Thurs with a review on Friday. Grade 3 has 1 new and 3 review sentences daily. The spiraled sentence dictations are what makes the words stick. All of the visualizing, phonogram, morpheme, rules work is all preparation for those dictations. You can find the links in my siggie. HERE is a blog post for the Grade 2 level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Wow! That sounds great. Thanks 4blessingmom. I can't wait to look into it tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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