kesmom Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 AAS or R+S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhappyjoyjoy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Although I'm using AAS now I will be switching to WRTR, so that we all learn the markings. My DS2 will use Sound Beginnings in 2nd as a precursor to WRTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Definitely Writing Road to Reading. Once you have the method down it is very open and go. I have seen great improvement with spelling in ds9 and dd7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Spelling Power followed by Hexco spelling bee prep products. My oldest is a "natural" speller and a phonics-based spelling program like AAS would've been total overkill for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Logic of English. It's been a life saver for us. Easy to implement, scripted, so open and go. No learning curve. Easy and gets done every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I liked Apples and Pears, from Sound Foundations (same folks that do Dancing Bears). I'm not using it because I wanted something more independent, so I'm now using one of the ones you don't want mentioned. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm using Megawords with a fairly strong speller and I like it. I do sometimes wish I had just stuck with SWR, though, because we had a system down and I was able to spend a few months a year with her on spelling and be done with it. Now, my other child was not a strong speller and SWR was good for him, but it took us 40 minutes a day to do it. In 2nd or 3rd grade, I moved him to an SRA program called Spelling Mastery, which I believe is very similar to Apples and Pears. That was perfect for him. It took about 20 minutes a day and his spelling really improved. Spelling Mastery is something you've either got to pay a lot of money for or buy on ebay though, so I don't recommend it much unless you've got a kid who really struggles and needs a different approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 For manuscript first, I like WRTR 4th edition. For cursive first I like Alpha-Phonics/How to Tutor. Most of the time I teach cursive first, but I have waffled a bit, and have settled back into cursive first as my default method, but I know the down sides of this choice. I switch spelling programs when I switch handwriting types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Another WRTR fan here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 WRTR for us too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have used the books you buy at the store and Rod and Staff and now everyone will be using Spelling Power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I use wrtr in a spelling power sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFairy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We use, and love, Building Spelling Skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How to Teach Spelling/How to Spell and Natural Speller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Although I'm using AAS now I will be switching to WRTR, so that we all learn the markings. My DS2 will use Sound Beginnings in 2nd as a precursor to WRTR. Why do you think that Spalding needs anything as a precursor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Spalding first (Spalding is the method; WRTR is the manual, not actually a method itself). For more traditional spelling, I like R&S first, but BJUP and Spelling Workout are close seconds. IMHO, if you do BJUP, you do need the TM, because some of the instruction and activities are in the TM, not in the student worktext. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Apples & Pears is working well here. WRTR is also good, but A&P is easier for me to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 It's WRTR here as well! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrobynne Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Phonetic Zoo has been good for my 3rd grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbushman Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 We use Making Words and like it a lot. In the past we've used Sequential Spelling, AAS, WRTR, Spelling Power, and SWS. Its been great to find something we actually like and complete. Making Words has some similarities to AAS, but relies on word games to find the words within words. My kids like it and so do I! After spending all that money trying out spelling cirrulica, its crazy that the one we like best costs less than $1 on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Making-Words-Grades-Multilevel-Activities/dp/0866538062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361499346&sr=8-1&keywords=making+words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbushman Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 We use Making Words and like it a lot. In the past we've used Sequential Spelling, AAS, WRTR, Spelling Power, and SWS. Its been great to find something we actually like and complete. Making Words has some similarities to AAS, but relies on word games to find the words within words. My kids like it and so do I! After spending all that money trying out spelling cirrulica, its crazy that the one we like best costs less than $1 on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Making-Words-Grades-Multilevel-Activities/dp/0866538062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361499346&sr=8-1&keywords=making+words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 How to Teach Spelling/How to Spell and Natural Speller :iagree: I'm seeing good results with ds using How to Teach Spelling/How to Spell. He previously used Spelling Workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 We're switching from AAS to WRTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 What is it that you don't like about AAS and R&S? I love SWR, but it is teacher-intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Apples and Pears work well for us here after AAS and HTTS were busts. I wrote a review of Apples and Pears here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 AAS or R+S? Evan-Moor has worked extremely well for us. AAS was a bust with this child (Button) -- I think BotBot will do swimmingly with it, though -- and I found some wonderful CM-ish/real-language-based programs, but they weren't improving the words he uses in his writing; and also we'll be sitting California state tests starting this year, and I wanted something that would keep his test performance related to his actual skill level. At any rate, Button likes the Evan-Moor too! We've just transitioned into the 3rd grade book. Toward the end of the 2nd grade, I added a daily oral review, otherwise we use as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 SWR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I am following Ruth Beechicks method for spelling from You Can teach Your Child Successfully. I did a blog post on it if you want more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhappyjoyjoy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Why do you think that Spalding needs anything as a precursor? I prefer scripted lesson plans. I loved FLL, AAS, and RS for those reasons. I also am trusting in the guidance of a good friend that is very similar to me. She thought starting out with SB was the best thing she did. I have already bought and sold the WRTR book once, so I know I need something open and go to go with it. Some people think WRTR is open and go; I am not one of them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfordlr Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If I want to do WRTR, should I buy the home educator's kit on the spalding website, or just WRTR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If I want to do WRTR, should I buy the home educator's kit on the spalding website, or just WRTR? To do Spalding, all you need is the manual (Spalding is the method--it's what you *do*--WRTR is the manual) and a set of phonogram cards. If you want, you can add the Word Builder cards later. You don't need the teacher guides. Classroom teachers find them helpful; homeschooling parents don't need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfordlr Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks, Ellie, for giving the info. Sorry for highjacking, op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Apples and Pears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks, Ellie, for giving the info. Sorry for highjacking, op. Hijacking is expected. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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