DragonFaerie Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm thinking about using both of these programs for DS8 next year. We're currently using AAS book 1 and it's going well. But, it's very teacher-intensive and I'm not sure I can tackle it everyday next year, though I do want him doing spelling daily. So, I'm thinking about using RS Monday-Friday and then doing AAS two days per week, kind of using AAS to supplement and teach/review the rules while using RS for his actual spelling lists/Spelling City/ tests, etc. Does this sound reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Anybody? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm thinking about doing this also. I really like AAS, but it does take my time so I'm more inclined to use it for a struggling speller. I think it's a great program, but if we don't DO it it's really not much help! I'm going to try R&S, to see if I get the results I want with less teacher interaction but if I see it's not what this child needs we'll just stick to AAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Sounds reasonable to me. I've used both programs. My son prefers R&S, but I do see the benefits of AAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I am interested in AAS next year, but I am concerned about it being too teacher intensive. Tell me more about how much is required of the parent. Also, what is another option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 That's why I'm reluctant to give up AAS. It is definitely helping him. I just won't be able to sit and do spelling with him everyday. But he is a struggling speller so I want him working on something everyday. I think I will go with the combo plan and just use both. I just wanted to make sure this wasn't going to be overkill. Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I am interested in AAS next year, but I am concerned about it being too teacher intensive. Tell me more about how much is required of the parent. Also, what is another option? I haven't used R&S for spelling (we do use it for English), but we are on level 2 of AAS. It is a bit teacher intensive in that you do all the flashcard review with your child, all of the teaching, all of the word/phrase/sentence dictating etc. BUT, you can do it for as little as 15 minutes/day. Just set your timer for 15 minutes and go! Stop when you are out of time and pick it all up again the next day :). I know I often feel like - wah, so teacher intensive; but it works! So I just pull it out and get going! Before long we've made a lot of spelling progress! This is all we've ever used though, so I don't have any alternate suggestions :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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