reesecoli Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I want to purchase a phonogram cd - which do you all recommend - the one from WRTR or the one form SWR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 If you're using SWR, buy that one. If you're doing Spalding, buy that one. If you're not using either and just want the phonograms, buy either one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradandmeplus2 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 :iagree: I taught Spalding in a public school but use SWR at home. I would buy which ever set you are going to use b/c they are a bit different. Both good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reesecoli Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 I am not planning to use either program. I intend to use a eclectic mix of materials. What is the difference between the SWR and Spalding CDs? Perhaps that would help me decide....thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reesecoli Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I do plan to purchase the Spalding phonogram cards, but if I was going to use a curriculum it would probably be SWR, and I plan to get the SWR spelling rule cards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Have you seen the "All About Spelling" CD ROM? It is interactive, you can see the phonogram, attempt the sound(s), and then hear the phonogram sounds repeated back to see if you are correct. You can try a demo here: http://www.all-about-spelling.com/phonogram-audio.html I have the SWR cd but have never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 The WRTR phonogram cards are commercial quality, really nicely made, and come in two sizes. The SWR phonogram cards are tagboard that you laminate and cut apart. There's just no comparing them. I used the WRTR phonogram cards with my SWR stuff for years, no problem. The phonograms are almost identical, so you make a couple changes on a couple cards and you're there. I do like the SWR rules cards. In the packet for that you'll find a cheat sheet with the phonograms on one side, rules on the other. I laminated that with 10 mill and used it as a bookmark in my Wise Guide. It's illogical to buy a cd that doesn't match your cards. Either way though, it doesn't matter. Most people won't even need the cd to hear the sounds correctly. You might be one of the people who do, but many won't. I wouldn't bother to get it unless you're concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Have you seen the "All About Spelling" CD ROM?It is interactive, you can see the phonogram, attempt the sound(s), and then hear the phonogram sounds repeated back to see if you are correct. You can try a demo here: http://www.all-about-spelling.com/phonogram-audio.html I have the SWR cd but have never used it. :iagree:They have nice cards too, and the tiles are worth having. I am not using AAS anymore but still use their products! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 If you need to hear the sounds you can get them via youtube. WRTR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMAQLW4hIEk Spalding, they split them into sets and have one video per set but cover all of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psNAh0Mvz3w&feature=related If I was going to get one for the child to practice (vs. hear myself if needed) I would get the AAS CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RecumbentHeart Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Most people won't even need the cd to hear the sounds correctly. You might be one of the people who do, but many won't. I wouldn't bother to get it unless you're concerned. If you need to hear the sounds you can get them via youtube. WRTR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMAQLW4hIEk Spalding, they split them into sets and have one video per set but cover all of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psNAh0Mvz3w&feature=related I am so thankful to read both these posts. :D After the money I spent buying the primary logs and still needing to purchase the spelling rules cards and do laminating I was just hating the idea of forking out for the CD when I wasn't entirely convinced I needed it (but I'm always inclined to doubt rather than trust myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reesecoli Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks everyone! I think I know what I am going to do now - super super helpful! xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I'm just going to be a broken record here and repeat that I wouldn't bother buying the SWR phonogram cards. I used SWR for years and years, still have it in fact, but the WRTR cards are MUCH better and fully compatible. Your rules packet for SWR will have all the info on the phonograms, and you can make the two or so changes on the backs of the WRTR cards. The WRTR cards will cost you less, are professionally done, and just really, really nice. There, sermon over. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RecumbentHeart Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I'm just going to be a broken record here and repeat that I wouldn't bother buying the SWR phonogram cards. I used SWR for years and years, still have it in fact, but the WRTR cards are MUCH better and fully compatible. Your rules packet for SWR will have all the info on the phonograms, and you can make the two or so changes on the backs of the WRTR cards. The WRTR cards will cost you less, are professionally done, and just really, really nice. There, sermon over. :) That I wish I'd known before I bought the SWR Phonogram cards. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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