Dolphin Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 We switched to AAS in October as spectrum spelling was becoming our least favorite subject. I was really not sure about starting my third grader (who is at a 7th grade reading level(but horrible with writing and struggling with Math, no kid is perfect:lol:)) in level 1, but I took a leap and did it. I am so happy we did Spelling became our favorite subject. He loves playing with the tiles. He has a complete can do attitude when it comes to spelling now. So the reason for my early morning, sudden expression of joy... 2 reasons; 1.) We just finished AAS 1. we have officially completed our first book, and had a blast doing it. 2.) He is working on a project about colonial times and asked me how to spell the word punishments, I told him to use his spelling rules and spell it with the tiles. ds "Okay, my base word is punish" he then sounds out punish with the tiles, "now I add ment" sounds that out with the tiles. "Okay, now I can make it a plural" and he adds and s He totally remembered how to figure out the word and he did it right! Sorry, I just had to share, today has been a good morning. Thank you AAS! Nicole and no, I am in no way associated with AAS, just a happy mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 YAY! I love hearing success stories, especially about a program I am JUST starting with my DS age 9. Thank you for sharing! So happy for you and your son. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Double yay! I just ordered AAS today to start with my reluctant reader/writer/speller. Glad to know it's going so well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying my best Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 GOOD JOB!!!!! THose moments make us proud :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lainey Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 We love it here, as well! Glad it's working out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Those are the moments that make me an AAS cheerleader. Kudos to you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I don't always enjoy the process of teaching w/ AAS, but I do enjoy the results (and have learned a thing or two myself!) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 How awesome for you! We just started AAS Level 1 ourselves.....I hope we have as great of a success with it as you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 i would love it if these boards had a "like" button like fb has... "LIKE" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 We just finished level 1 yesterday, and my son's reading and spelling have both improved. It's awesome! And while he's normally writing phobic, he does the dictation in AAS with ease and no complaint! :D I just sometimes have to keep my patience when we're spelling with tiles and he has to make them all explode as they're moving to and from the word area. :glare: But sometimes if he's needing some encouragement to move along so I can call out the next word, I can threaten to add more dictation, and he'll speed right up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 LIKE! :) We love it too. I actually love the teaching process I do (and of course the results). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I just sometimes have to keep my patience when we're spelling with tiles and he has to make them all explode as they're moving to and from the word area. :glare: But sometimes if he's needing some encouragement to move along so I can call out the next word, I can threaten to add more dictation, and he'll speed right up. :lol: :lol::lol::lol: My son used to do that with every word too! I kind of miss it now that he has outgrown that phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreenaz Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm just cutting out all the tiles right now.... Glad to hear things are going well for you. We've been using SWR for months now but my 9yo ds is a struggling learning so I think AAS will be more user and teacher friendly. We use www.spellingcity.com every day as well and I really, really like it. :001_smile: Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekymama Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 We love it too! My dd excelled in reading but constantly asked how to spell words but not long after starting AAS I noticed she wasn't asking as much. Now when she asks she is asking me if she is right instead of wanting me to give her the word. AAS is a wonderful program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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