atozmom Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I had originally planned on not doing a formal spelling program until we finished the ETC series. However, over the last week or so, ds6 is starting to ask why things are spelled the way they are. (ex: why c instead of k or vice versa) He is also drawing on his white board and wanting to spell everything he is drawing. I'm thinking this is a good time to harness all this curiosity and start a spelling program. He is just beginning book 3 of ETC. I have looked at AAS and think that maybe he would like this because of the hands-on approach. (we use MUS and it works very well for him) However, he does not bat and eye about workbooks either. So what are some suggestions that would complement ETC? AAS, SWO, others??? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We love AAS for our DD who is a visual learner. She has struggled so much in the past with spelling, but this seems to be exactly what she needed. She has grown in leaps and bounds this year so far :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selh09 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 atozmom....I'm glad you asked this question. :) I'm wondering about the same thing. I'm looking at AAS as well. I'll be following this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you Jill. It's nice to hear success stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 atozmom....I'm glad you asked this question. :) I'm wondering about the same thing. I'm looking at AAS as well. I'll be following this thread. Hop on board!! Hopefully we'll here more from some others as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 bump :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I've actually put the ETC books on hold while we do AAS. It has really helped dd....the different colors and the tiles...it's so good for a visual learner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 it's so good for a visual learner. This is why I think it will work so well for ds. I have looked at a few of the others and AAS keeps standing out. I have looked for it used, but it seems to get snatched up pretty quick once someone lists it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 This is why I think it will work so well for ds. I have looked at a few of the others and AAS keeps standing out. I have looked for it used, but it seems to get snatched up pretty quick once someone lists it. Put out an ISO/WTB. I got three people offering me AAS when I did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Spelling Workout has been a success with our DS. The things I like about it are: 1. It gives the list words in a clear format in a box to the side of the page. DS can go over them anytime he wants very quickly. 2. It uses several different ways to spell the words. For instance, the last letter might need to be filled in. Then it progresses to using the correct word in a sentence. At the end of the spelling lesson is a writing assignment. It has worked well for us so far. DS has needed a little extra help with some sight words. For that, I got a Spectrum Sight words book and he enjoys doing the activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Spell to Write and Read might be another program to look into. It moves fast into the rules/phonograms - which might be better for a very curious boy. Just don't feel the need to do EVERY SINGLE thing in the book....although he'd likely have fun with most of the enrichments if he's asking for spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you everyone for all of the suggestions.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonya P Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 ...over the last week or so, ds6 is starting to ask why things are spelled the way they are. (ex: why c instead of k or vice versa) Since he is asking why things are spelled the way they are, I would strongly recommend All About Spelling. That is one of the strengths of the program. I myself love finding out why, and this program tells you! I think it would complement ETC very nicely. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thank you Tonya. I had decided that AAS was the best choice for us. Reading your post cements it even further. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Piggybacking on the OP question - so would you recommend doing ETC together with AAS? Waiting until done with ETC 3 or 4 and reading strongly before going to AAS? Dropping ETC and just doing AAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 We use ETC and AAS. I really, really like AAS. I'm learning the reasons behind why words are spelled the way they are. My older two (9 and 7) are doing AAS and periodically they will state a rule when thinking about how to spell something they are writing. It's neat to see. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Piggybacking on the OP question - so would you recommend doing ETC together with AAS? Waiting until done with ETC 3 or 4 and reading strongly before going to AAS? Dropping ETC and just doing AAS? AAS is helping my second dd with reading, so I think it's great to start it around 1st grade, maybe even K. She's doing ETC 2 right now and is finishing up AAS Level 1. It's a good mix for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I love SWO with/after ETC. Has worked super for us. I tried other spelling (Spelling Power) for a number of years before trying ETC. I LOOOOOVVVEEE it. It is super easy to use, almost no mom-time, minimal mom-time, kids like it, kids learn to spell. Perfect for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Piggybacking on the OP question - so would you recommend doing ETC together with AAS? Waiting until done with ETC 3 or 4 and reading strongly before going to AAS? Dropping ETC and just doing AAS? I think you could easily do both. They don't follow the exact same sequence, so if you have an LD student there is the potential for confusion (though many LD students could still follow the difference). Honey Dew is finishing up AAS Level 1 and just started ETC level 4. Ideally I would do the Get Ready, Set, Go for the code books first because AAS doesn't have a formal system for introducing the letter sounds in words, other than the games and going through the cards. String Bean is on that stage now. After that the ETC 1, 2 and 3 books would go fairly well with Level 1, and the ETC 4, 5, and 6 go with AAS Level 2 and up. If you really want a full program with readers and hands on I hear Preventing Academic Failure is good, and schedules the ETC books as an extra. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I am using AAS. the How to Spell workbooks from EPS work well on days when I just want DD to review b/c I don't want to take the time to teach spelling.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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