julikins Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I've read Kathy Duffy's review for Spellwell spelling program and was considering using it. I just don't hear anyone talk about it on here. Does any one use it here? If so, why have you chosen it/what do you like about it? I do hear many people praising R&S Spelling. It is also one of Duffy's Top Picks. What distinguishes this program above the rest for you? Are they comparable programs? Why would you choose one over the other? By the way, this is for a 3rd grader who so far seems to be a natural speller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have never used Spellwell but when I was searching and deciding between it an Rod and Staff, I thought R&S pages just made more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julikins Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have never used Spellwell but when I was searching and deciding between it an Rod and Staff, I thought R&S pages just made more sense. Can you elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Spellwell doesn't include the dictionary skills that Spelling by Sound and Structure does. I haven't seen the series in person, but based on the website's description, it also doesn't cover Latin and Greek root words, nor does it have the children write (or otherwise study) their spelling words with all of their definitions. And it only goes through sixth grade; SSS goes through eighth. It doesn't look bad; it just isn't as comprehensive, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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