lori in tx Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I am hoping it will help my 11yo. if you are a user how long do you spend on spelling? Also does it cover homophones and common misspelled words? thanks lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 We spend 10-15 minutes a day on it. My girls only do 1/2 level at a time as handwriting (the actual physical writing) is hard for them. What level did you get? 11 dd is almost done with B and 13dd just started very slowly on A. I am hoping it will help my 11yo. if you are a user how long do you spend on spelling? Also does it cover homophones and common misspelled words?thanks lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I split each lesson into two days, as it's too much writing for DS otherwise. Takes us maybe ten minutes per day. I don't recall any specific lessons on homophones, but we use a separate book to cover those. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Well, I ordered it a few days ago, and I already got it! But we have not had a chance to start, nor have I even had a chance to look at it. Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joysdachshunds Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi I was wandering about Apples and Pears Spelling can someone give me the pros/cons to it? I have looked over it and I like what I see. I have a child who is a poor speller but is not a special needs child will this still work for him? He will be 11 in 25 days and I need something to help out! Let me know what you all think. Thanks! In HIS Hands, Joy PS Is there somewhere in the USA to purchase it or do I need to purchase it from the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Well, I have been using it for 1 1/2-2 years now---or at least their materials. Pros: WORKS easy to use spelling carries over to other subjects seems to "stick"--not just learn a list and forget it next week really helps those that struggle with spelling Cons: more expensive than many programs does need to be taught 1:1 (can't just tell them to go do their spelling) but an older sibling that reads well can "teach" it isn't "typical" in its word lists which might throw some people off I do like it though. It is working for both of my girls and even I am learning some of the WHYs behind spelling. I think they now mail it out from a US site but the program was authored in the UK and that is where Tom and Hilsie live. They are wonderful to work with though if you have any questions or problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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