msjones Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm looking into eSpindle for my strong reader, natural speller 10 year-old son. I want something easy to do that will provide some challenge and review in spelling and vocabulary. If you've tried it, let me know what you think. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I purchased it about a month ago for my 3 dc. It is definately a keeper. So far my ds 12 has spelled about 1700 words, missed 360, and learned 231 words that used to be hard for him. (Compare this to about 100 words I would have tested them on by now, 95% they probably would have already known (using Spelling WO)) All of my children LIKE doing it (or at least they don't mind) and the little reward clip at the end of the lesson makes a big difference. Espindle sends out achievement award certificates and we print these and put them in their binders (another motivator). I have 2 dc that are good spellers naturally, and one that is terrible. It seems to help all. The vocabulary function I haven't used yet, as just spelling many of the words helps them take on their meaning since the definition is presented. Some times it is necessary to read the definition of the word before spelling to figure out what is being said. (Sort of a mechanical pronunciation sometimes.) That is the only negative that we have found, and I want them to read the definition anyway. Quotes are given as example usage, and they are fabulous. Each day dc take a 50 word quiz, followed by a 25 word quiz. The 50 word takes about 11 minutes, and the 25 about 7. Penny Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I purchased it about a month ago for my 3 dc. It is definately a keeper. So far my ds 12 has spelled about 1700 words, missed 360, and learned 231 words that used to be hard for him. (Compare this to about 100 words I would have tested them on by now, 95% they probably would have already known (using Spelling WO)) All of my children LIKE doing it (or at least they don't mind) and the little reward clip at the end of the lesson makes a big difference. Espindle sends out achievement award certificates and we print these and put them in their binders (another motivator). I have 2 dc that are good spellers naturally, and one that is terrible. It seems to help all. The vocabulary function I haven't used yet, as just spelling many of the words helps them take on their meaning since the definition is presented. Some times it is necessary to read the definition of the word before spelling to figure out what is being said. (Sort of a mechanical pronunciation sometimes.) That is the only negative that we have found, and I want them to read the definition anyway. Quotes are given as example usage, and they are fabulous. Each day dc take a 50 word quiz, followed by a 25 word quiz. The 50 word takes about 11 minutes, and the 25 about 7. Penny Penny Do you remember the cost on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I purchased a self re-newing annual membership for $48/yr per child. Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 I purchased it about a month ago for my 3 dc. It is definately a keeper. So far my ds 12 has spelled about 1700 words, missed 360, and learned 231 words that used to be hard for him. (Compare this to about 100 words I would have tested them on by now, 95% they probably would have already known (using Spelling WO)) All of my children LIKE doing it (or at least they don't mind) and the little reward clip at the end of the lesson makes a big difference. Espindle sends out achievement award certificates and we print these and put them in their binders (another motivator). I have 2 dc that are good spellers naturally, and one that is terrible. It seems to help all. The vocabulary function I haven't used yet, as just spelling many of the words helps them take on their meaning since the definition is presented. Some times it is necessary to read the definition of the word before spelling to figure out what is being said. (Sort of a mechanical pronunciation sometimes.) That is the only negative that we have found, and I want them to read the definition anyway. Quotes are given as example usage, and they are fabulous. Each day dc take a 50 word quiz, followed by a 25 word quiz. The 50 word takes about 11 minutes, and the 25 about 7. Penny Penny Thank you, Penny, for taking the time to share. This is very helpful! I couldn't find any reviews of eSpindle on my usual homeschool curriculum review sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks for this source. I was looking for some kind of spelling ideas for a fifth grader who likes to learn online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Any other thoughts on eSpindle before I sign up for the free trial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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