JudoMom Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm looking for a new spelling program for my ds7. He reads well, but his spelling is atrocious. I'd like to use a program that is fairly straightforward, doesn't break the bank, and reinforces phonics. I'd also like it to take only 15 minutes or so a day. What are my options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcmehl Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Two that I can think of are SWO (Spelling Workout) and R&S Spelling. R&S is definitely more $ friendly and I've heard others say it actual incorporates spelling rules more than SWO. We are only a few lessons into it ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mims Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Definately check out All About Spelling. A tad spendier but has great resale and is very reusable if you need it for other kids. It is avery systematic and hands on approach to spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarana Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I would reccomend AAS too. Definetly worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 We are loving AAS as well, just bought the next level 2, and they ship sooo fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 we found sequential spelling helped with phonemes a lot. and its simple:001_smile: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Just started AAS today with my second grader. It's going to do a good job of reinforcing what he's learning in phonics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'll second Rod and Staff, particularly if you want your child to work independently. The activities do cover phonics rules (I've only used the 3rd and 4th grade programs so far, will start 2nd grade with my youngest soon). It is very inexpensive too. I am using it with a natural speller, but I have heard other people say it is also good with their kids who aren't natural spellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Spelling by Sound and Structure (R&S). Of course, Spalding would be the most comprehensive, but SSS does teach spelling rules while reinforcing phonics, it's inexpensive, and it isn't a time sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 We love AAS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I LOVE AAS! The price is a little high, but I felt it was worth it. My ds has even improved his reading just by the spelling rules he's learned through AAS. Very easy to teach and lots of built in review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Another happy AAS user!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmykids Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 If he's 7, I'm assuming he's in 2nd grade? I just used this last year so I know it well. You would only need to buy the childs workbook. Anyways, each lesson is done by phonics, so all the words coorilate. So, the phonics for the week might be all the "ea" sounds, or the "er", "oi/oy" sounds, etc... They have 16 words from those and then a few sight words. Then the have 3 sections in the childs workbook. We did one section each day, and then studied her words. It was so quick. I used Abeka spelling from K-2 and I believe she is a great speller as a result of it. That an also because of their awesome Phonics program. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedearly Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wise Guide for Spelling. A Spalding & McCullough follower here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malenki Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 We just started All About Spelling with our 2nd grader and I am so impressed. He's a fantastic reader but an atrocious speller. We have used Explode the Code (not really spelling but phonics review), then SpellWell, then straight dictation for months. He actually asked me for something with clear rules because he was frustrated with not knowing how to spell what he wanted to spell. His spelling is rather creative. Here's their website link: http://www.all-about-spelling.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Just another vote for AAS. It definitely teaches phonetically and Ariel liked learning all the sounds of each letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 All About Spelling. I love it! DS loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 We started AAS today for my 3 children. I think it's going to be a really good program and easy to understand. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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