HappyGrace Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 He is just turning 9, in 3rd grade. We did PR1 and that was good, but too $$ and too involved. So I tried to piece together my own mish-mosh and that is not getting done. I just need something pick up and go, but that has good retention. Something simple, in a book, not like AAS with manipulatives and all that. I have heard the retention isn't good with Spelling Workout; is that true? What else is there? Maybe Rod and Staff? By "retention" I mean I want him to be able to apply the spellings to his writing, not just learn it for the spelling test! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Spelling has been the bane of our homeschooling, but finally, FINALLY, I have found something that works (for dd8 at least :001_smile:). We tried AAS....epic fail with dd. We tried Spelling Plus with Dictation book...no retention. We tried HTTS with the workbooks...too much work for me to figure it out. Now we are using Apples and Pears. We have been using it for about 2 weeks. In just 2 weeks, dd's spelling has improved 100%. It's totally open and go (which I love), has fun puzzles and dictation (which dd loves), and is constantly reviewing previously learned material (which is what has led to the best retention out of any program we've tried). I'm sold! :D My spelling woes have been solved! I :001_wub: Apples and Pears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrosier Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I finally dumped my old spelling program in favor of Spelling Power. It took me 40 min to figure it out and now takes us about 15-20 min a day to use. My DD and I both love it. It comes with a disc to print things yourself, so no need to buy the log books. Good luck with whatever you choose. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another vote for Apples & Pears here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycc Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have never tried Apples and Pears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We love and use AAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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