Linda (Australia) Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 OK - so, it's not really a 'poll'! There are so many spelling programs available, I'd be sure to leave some out - just post below the spelling program that is your favourite! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 the link is in my signature line :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I've switched to All About Spelling this year and we both love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Phonetic Zoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 After trying Spelling Workout, Evan Moor's Building Spelling Skills, and Spelling Power I've decided that All About Spelling is the best and most effective for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling for the beginning years (or for anyone needing remedial work). I am very intrigued with Spelling Wisdom from Simply Charlotte Mason for continued practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxMama Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Spelling Power is working great for us (third grade). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Loving All About Spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I will be different. Apples and Spelling works best for my dd. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Spelling Workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Another vote for All About Spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Free lists from school websites pulled off the internet. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Calvert Spelling CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 After recommendations from this board, I ordered the first two levels of All About Spelling yesterday. I haven't used it yet (obviously) but I was impressed by what I saw on the website and by so many people singing its praises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 After recommendations from this board, I ordered the first two levels of All About Spelling yesterday. I haven't used it yet (obviously) but I was impressed by what I saw on the website and by so many people singing its praises. Did you order all the tiles and cards? Or can you do it without them? It looks like you need alot of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling Did you order all the tiles and cards?Or can you do it without them? It looks like you need alot of stuff. You need the tiles and the cards. The first purchase is a bit expensive because you have to get so much. After that it is pretty reasonable for what you are getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 We like and use Dr. Fry's Spelling. It's a no-fluff, practical, affordable, and non-consumable source for several years. http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?isbn=1576907503&event=AFF&p=1014683 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MgoBlue Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wow...no one is using Sequential spelling? We're also finishing a spelling workout book...one lesson per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Youngs Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 spelling power~ one book covers your entire homeschool journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Did you order all the tiles and cards?Or can you do it without them? It looks like you need alot of stuff. I spent $127.55 (inc priority shipping) to get both levels 1 and 2, plus an extra student packet for each level. I also got 2 sets of tiles/2 sets of magnets. $30/kid per level didn't seem that bad, so I went ahead with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 After using SWO A & B with no retention, we switched to All About Spelling and it is working wonderfully. We start level 3 next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen the RD Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I love, love, love WRTR & so do my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 We like AAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wow...no one is using Sequential spelling? We're also finishing a spelling workout book...one lesson per week. I use Sequential Spelling...and I like it well enough. The only issue I have is I have to read the lists every day...AND I need to know the phonics rules to teach...BUT my dd is doing very well with SS. ~~Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling It is teacher intensive, but I am fine with that for early elementary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Whatever I find that teaches AUSTRALIAN spelling!! :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 All About Spelling for my youngers, Spelling Power for my 12 yo. You can see our commercial here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm using AAS with my 2 oldest, and it's working so well! I only purchased one set of tiles and cards, and I haven't felt the need for more than this. These are the the 1st 2 of 5 kids (and counting), so it's not expensive for us. If I counted $15 for each dc to have a new SWO workbook each year, that would be much more expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 1. Megawords (gr. 4-5+) 2. Made own spelling program, using "ABCs & All Their Tricks", with some words from Natural Speller lists. 3. Spelling practice using modified ideas from: - Sequential Spelling (working with words on whiteboard, with root and adding prefixes, suffixes, endings, additional syllables) - Stevenson Blue Spelling Manual (visual way of presenting vowel patterns) (visual pictures with a little "story" to help differentiate between homophones) (dictation of short sentences to practice spelling words while writing) - Andrew Pudewa lecture on Spelling and the Brain, coupled with "Toss It" from Carol Barnier's book How to Get Your Kid Off the Refrigerator & onto Learning (out loud spelling practice back and forth) - Paula's Archives Spelling Power tips (make a sentence of all the ways long a (or other vowel sound) can be spelled for child to have a visual reference for determining correct spelling) - dyslexia tactile practice methods from various sources (use fingertip and write each letter in a tray of cornmeal or fine sand) (use fingertip and write each letter BIG on table top) ("trace/erase" = write/say each letter on white board; then go over each letter with fingertip and erase/say each letter) (roll clay into snakes and use to form each letter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Sequential Spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 This is what we've always used, too, and it has worked well for us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've only used Rod and Staff. 5th and 3rd this year. It's going really well. Very inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smythen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think I will have to look at All About Spelling! We've been all over the place and after 3 years I haven't settled on anything. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) I have all the rules in my brain from teaching phonics for 15 years and poring over "The ABCs and All Their Tricks" (and the 1,700 page study it was based on--the Hanna study of the most common 17,000 words at the time). So, I teach spelling on my own. I have some free and cheap favorites that I think look good based on my spelling knowledge, but haven't used them with actual children (Several actual children have, however, used my online phonics lessons and spelling lessons and found them helpful. Also some virtual adults and children have e-mailed/commented online that they were helpful): http://www.thephonicspage.org/On%20Spelling/spellingforsucce.html Edited February 25, 2009 by ElizabethB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Phonic Zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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