AmandaVT Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 DS has completed AAS through level 4 and while he enjoys it, it's feeling like a bit much for next year. He spells well, always has and AAS seems like overkill at this point. We tried Spelling Workout last year, but neither of us cared for it. I downloaded the samples of levels 5-7 of AAS and, from what I can tell, he can currently spell the words in those books as well. He's the type of kid that can see a word once and spell it correctly from then on. Or hear a rule once and correctly apply it going forward. Should I switch to vocabulary work with him at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Yes. We just did lists of frequently misspelled words, and we didn't do those all the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I have a natural speller and we don't do any spelling any more. He is currently almost 11 and we haven't done spelling in a couple of years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Occasionally review spelling rules. Copywork and dictation will be more productive than spelling lessons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thank you!! We have both enjoyed AAS, but I am looking forward to getting that time and not spending the extra $$ next year. Now to find a good vocab program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fralala Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thank you!! We have both enjoyed AAS, but I am looking forward to getting that time and not spending the extra $$ next year. Now to find a good vocab program! Not to discourage you from spending money on a vocab program, but my anecdotal experience is that there's a link between my kids who pick up spelling naturally and those who pick up vocabulary naturally... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Have you tried "Spelling Power"? It's recommended in WTM, but unlike SW, you don't have to buy new books every year. You use the same one every time. If you want to at least have a book around for occasional review, maybe it's worth a look. We've used SW for years now and are happy with it. We don't do all the exercises though. What's most useful are the proofreading marks and exercises. My son loves those. I often make up sentences or whole paragraphs for him to proofread. I also like the reading paragraphs. Spelling has ALWAYS felt like overkill to me. Kids pick up spelling naturally when they read a lot. So we prioritize other subjects. Spelling is done only a few times a week. My advice is make it a lower priority, but don't completely drop it. Focus on what you find most useful. Edited May 21, 2017 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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