sillyrhino Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 My son is 6 and is reluctant to write. We're easing into the writing, because I know developmentally it will come, but I'm having a problem finding spelling programs that are not simply workbook pages. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good program? He is a fantastic reader, and I know he will get much of his spelling and vocabulary through his reading, but I wanted something to teach the rules etc. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Webster's Speller can be used with lauri letters, magnets, or a white board with marker. All About Spelling is a parent intensive program with note cards and magnet letter tiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Spalding. It would cover not only spelling but also penmanship, punctuation and capitalization, reading, and simple composition. And you could use it for at least 2 or 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Spalding. It would cover not only spelling but also penmanship, punctuation and capitalization, reading, and simple composition. And you could use it for at least 2 or 3 years. How would this work for a child who is reluctant to write? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'd invest in a bucket of letter tiles and a white board, and use them in whatever spelling workbook you already have. :) Foam bathtub letters or magnet letters would work too. I like the little tiles for laying right in the workbook. I use A Reason For Spelling for my littles who are just starting spelling. It's a gentle program that's a great confidence builder. I skip the story and extra parts that have nothing to do with spelling. The first grade book does expect the kid to write all ten words 3-4 days out of the five, the lesson intro day has them write most of them twice. My little guy using the level A book right now is a bit quidgy when it comes to writing, but he's holding his own so far (he just started lesson 4). It's easy to adapt with tiles, whiteboard, etc. if he needs it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyrhino Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 He's reading (and he loves it) at at least a 3rd or 4th grade level, and his comprehension and memory work has always been really good as well. Looking at the Spalding website, I don't know that that's appropriate. But thank you! We are using WWE, as well as FLL. He likes both because they're tied to our reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 All About Spelling is great. The tiles take a lot of the writing away. When it does have instructions to do writing I have a pan of sand that I have my reluctant writers write in. That way they are still writing, but they don't have to have quite as much motor control. Heather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyrhino Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thank you all for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Another recommendation for AAS, plus a vote to consider holding off for awhile on spelling. He sounds like he's doing quite well, so you could slowly do AAS and use a white board, or do it orally, but you could also wait until he is more confident with writing. I don't think he'll be behind. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We are also using AAS. After DS spells with tiles, I write while he dictates. He still gets to see the words to check his spelling, but doesn't deal with the frustration that writing creates for him. We work on fine motor skills and beginning writing at other times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Just have to put in another plug for AAS. My ds6 is much like yours...not quite there with the handwriting. We've been using The Phonics Road...which I love for him...but using the AAS tiles. He also loves the AAS lessons b/c they are "easy" for him. Combining both is working for us...but I think just AAS would be great for your ds6. Also, try some alternatives to pencil writing like using his finger to write in sand, using large side walk chalk and write on the driveway (we like to do spelling like that on nice days) or using a white board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Great ideas Sue and Nova. Thanks, I think they will help me out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 How would this work for a child who is reluctant to write? It works just fine. :-) Sometimes dc are "reluctant" because they're not sure how to form the letters in the first place, and they have to come up with something to write. Spalding gives them specific instructions on letter formation, and they don't have to be creative. Also, you can adjust your teaching to the child's needs and abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It works just fine. :-) Sometimes dc are "reluctant" because they're not sure how to form the letters in the first place, and they have to come up with something to write. Spalding gives them specific instructions on letter formation, and they don't have to be creative. Also, you can adjust your teaching to the child's needs and abilities. Thanks! It was a sincere question (in case it seemed like veiled criticism, it wasn't!) I keep thinking that WRTR might work for us... but it would be something else for me to learn. Ugh. I will stick with what we have for now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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