I'm sure this has been asked, but: if you have left SWR and went to a workbook....

[KIN]

what did you go to? I love SWR, but it takes so much of our day. Is there ANY kind of spelling workbook that works like SWR? Thanks!

[Quiver0f10]

I would love SWR in a workbook, but I couldn't find anything close. What we did switch to was Rod & Staff and our second choice would be Spelling Workout.

[Starr]

We've done well with Spelling Workout .

[mom2abcd]

All About Spelling seems the most like SWR, but in workbook form.

 

 

Here's a recent post that discussed it:

http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40373

[Kathie in VA]

Here's something to consider:

 

How to Teach Spelling with the wkbks How to Spell

This program is based on the same Orton Gillingham research but applies it a bit differently. It uses workbooks and lots of oral/written dictation. You could probably utilize the methods from SWR within this prgm too.

 

sold at EPS, CBD, homeschooling supply co.

http://www.epsbooks.com/dynamic/catalog/series.asp?seriesonly=1847M

 

hth

[Once]

I have found that Zaner Bloser Spelling Connections has lists based on the phonograms. So for example ai/ay words are in the same week. The rules are not clearly stated but I have heard that Easy Grammar does a good job of covering those after 5th grade (I think). This is the plan I am following now but I do not have enough time with it to prove it will work.:)

[Closeacademy]

I made my own workbooks for SWR. I made charts and activities based on the enrichment ideas listed in the sidelines of the WISE guide. We are going to focus on 1 list per week and use the pages to really get to know those words. I've only made pages through list M so far but plan on finishing up pages to go with the entire list.:001_smile:

[rafiki]

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[Tenaj]

AAs isn't really a workbook in the sense that the child is handed a book and writes in it, doing exercises and learning more independently. It does break down the steps in SWR so I would define it maybe as a workbook for the Mom to follow while doing a program similar to SWR.

 

Just wanted to make sure the OP knew that there really isn't a "workbook" in AAS in the traditional sense.

[farmwife]

This year to simplify my life some, I am planning on using the dictation and cards but with the R & S spelling words. I plan on using two days for dictation and then letting my 2nd grader do the 'workbook' the next two days and then doing the quiz on friday.

 

I have no idea how it is going to work or if it is going to work but I'm going to give it a try. That would free up two days where I normally would spend dictating. Plus I agree with the above poster that the words in the upper lists have no correlation to a younger student and thus not as much retention and the R &S Spelling words are 'easier' words that are used more at her level.

 

Just an idea I had that we are going to try. If it does work then I may use the workbooks all the way through or I may try something else altogether. Who knows!;)