mystika1 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :001_smile:Hi, The title says it all. From what I gather, some spelling curriculum cater to natural spellers while others are gears towards the opposite. I would like to save myself some time and money by sticking to programs designed for the non natural speller. Please help me with a list. Thanks, Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaymom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Look at Sequential Spelling. We're new to this, but it was my personal favorite after much reading/looking it's what I bought. I've read many success stories from people using this program. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like Horizons Vocab/Spelling. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Apples and Pears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I think All About Spelling is good for non-natural spellers (like myself, and DD). It goes over rules and key things to remember in an explicit way. I've learned several things by teaching it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybell Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I use spelling power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankcassiesmom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Spelling Power was great for my natural speller but a NIGHTMARE for my non spellers. Sequential Spelling was a God-send! It is 100% for non-natural spellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I tried Sequential Spelling for my non-natural speller and it was a disaster. It's the only curriculum I've totally dropped mid-year. He wasn't learning anything without a good understanding of spelling rules. I switched to Phonics Road and saw his spelling improve dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 All About Spelling has worked for my non natural speller who always tried to spell things phonetically. Truth be told, I have learned a lot about spelling from it too! I never knew the why to spelling rules but just memorized words. I am beginning to understand enough about spelling that I can actually answer my children when they ask why something is spelled the way it is:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Apples & Pears R&S Spelling (unabashedly Christian, if that's an issue for you) I'm using a combo of the two right now... A&P when I have time to spend one-on-one time on spelling, R&S when I want something more independent (and I've put his lists into Spelling City to play with the words some more). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandty Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Spelling Power works good for some non natural spellers. It is working for my Ds. Spelling Plus is also a good one. Ones that are suppose to be for non natural spellers, but didn't work for us: All About Spelling. It was too much and he was overwhelmed. Apples & Pears seemed good, but I stopped after the dictation sentences of "I'm a drinker not a thinker said the sad clown." :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Apples and Pears :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sequential Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I tried Sequential Spelling for my non-natural speller and it was a disaster. It's the only curriculum I've totally dropped mid-year. He wasn't learning anything without a good understanding of spelling rules. :iagree: My dd ended up guessing but not actually learning anything. We use AAS now and it is almost miraculous how much it has helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicai Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Another vote for All About Spelling. We have really loved it this year and it has made all the difference in my daughter's reading. She was really having difficulty paying attention to the "details" in words; she would usually just glance at each word and guess a word she already knew based on the first and last letters. This was leading to an enormous amount of frustration and no desire to read or write. I thought that approaching reading "backwards" from spelling might help her to fill in the gaps and it absolutely did. AAS is her favorite part of our school day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 So far, AAS has worked for us, too. I like the open and go lessons and the quick lessons each day. We are on Lesson 4 and used it the first time in the last week and he has found his Aha moments for spelling. He is starting to really pay attention to words while in the past he would glance at a word and make up a word with the first letter only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 5 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Another choice is Phonetic Zoo by IEW. It is great for auditory learners and turned my non natural speller into a decent speller. It is done independently via CD. Here's a link http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/phonetic-zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I would say the most commonly used spelling programs for non-natural spellers would be: All About Spelling Apples & Pears Sequential Spelling Phonics Road As you can see, even among these programs, there is some hit and miss. My DD is dyslexic and a very non-natural speller. She was another one that spelled very phonetically, but AAS didn't work for her. It comes down to knowing your child and remembering that, even among these programs, nothing is perfect. Does your child learn best through patterns and repetition? Then you should be looking at Apples & Pears or Sequential Spelling. Do they really like to understand the in's and out's of things? Then maybe look into All About Spelling or Phonics Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmomjacquie Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Aas has been a major help! We are trying spelling power next year but if. I find it not working I will go back to aas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 My daughter is dyslexic and we were using an O-G program, which are supposed to be the best for dyslexic kids. We stuck with it for 2 years, but my dd just could *not* memorize all the spelling rules, no matter how much repetition, no matter using the multi-sensory approach. We switched to SS this year and while she still hates spelling, we zip through it in 15 minutes and move on to reading (which she loves). For my dd I am hoping SS will work. She tends to like patterns, and with her inability to learn rules it seems like the best fit. If my dd could remember rules, I would have gone with an O-G approach, All About Spelling, etc. Part of the trick is finding what works well with your dc! Something that is supposed to be the "best" curriculum, may be a flop with your dc and vice versa! Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 SWR Spalding Phonics Road Logic of English AAS All of these programs are based on a similar philosophy. They teach explicit, thorough phonics and all of the spelling rules you need to know. We use SWR, so that is obviously my preference. But any of these will get you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gevs4him Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I tried Sequential Spelling for my non-natural speller and it was a disaster. It's the only curriculum I've totally dropped mid-year. He wasn't learning anything without a good understanding of spelling rules. I switched to Phonics Road and saw his spelling improve dramatically. :iagree: But we switched to AAS and have seen dramatic results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have one of each, a natural and a non-natural, and we do AAS together. Everyone seems to be doing great. I like the blend of the memorization of rules but the super-tactile for my kinesthetic little boy. I think a good phonics program helps. We've been doing ETC since preschool age, with the online component, and that has some "sneaky" spelling in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 We used SWR. It is intense, but worth it if your child needs it. My ds was diagnosed with auditory processing issues, and by the time I realized what was going on, he had learned to read and mapped the wrong sounds to the letters because was not hearing the sounds properly. That SWR fixed this mess in 2.5 years is a miracle in my book. Ruth in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Another vote for All About Spelling. We're about to start level 3 with my unnatural (not a natural speller) spelling daughter :P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I have a natural speller and a non-natural speller. I just stumbled upon Spellwell for my non-natural speller, and it is a HUGE hit! The books are levels, not grades (A, AA, B, BB etc), and the exercises are not busy work. They are made to make them think about the structure of the word and help them tap into those phonics and long term memory skills. Oh, and did I mention it's CHEAP?!?! LOVE IT!!!! Dorinda Just for comparison, I'll list, in order, what we've tried with this poor kid prior to Spellwell. MISSES: Spelling Power Spelling Workout Rod and Staff Building Spelling Skills :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I know its been mentioned, but I'll put my plug in for All About Spelling as well. I am a natural speller yet have learned quite a bit from it already and we're just finishing up level 1. LOL I've always have just spelled words, but never knew why I spelled them the way I did. I started my youngest with this program this year and its proving to be the right program for her, or she to may just be a natural speller. I will say though she's learning the rules so it doesn't hurt her either way. I plan on using this with my non natural spellers that I have too when we start up back to homeschooling all of the girls again for the upcoming school year. I had always looked at this program and always passed it up because of their price. I'll admit though I wished I hadn't had done that because it really is an excellent spelling program, and I've used many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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