notbefore7 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My daughter will be finishing Explode the Code #3 soon, and maybe #4 before we end our "year". We are over halfway through the Ordinary Parents Guide to TEaching reading. What did you do for spelling? did you just use Explode the Code for spelling or did you do a seperate spelling program? If you waited to finish book 7 or 8, then what spelling program did you move into? She'll be in first grade "officially" next year so I assume we'll start a spelling program. Someone suggested I just use ETC as our spelling, so I was curious what other users have found. Thanks so much for any thoughts you have! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We hope to finish Explode the Code with our oldest this year and start Spelling Power in the early fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My eldest dd is just starting ETC 7 and we've used that as our spelling so far. We won't start a regular spelling program until she's done with ETC 8. ETC seems to have been more than enough for us, at least, for spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We didn't get all the way through the ETC books before dds got bored with it. We started Wordly Wise and Sequential Spelling. They love doing Sequential Spelling. It's the one thing we ALWAYS get done. Both girls are strong spellers naturally though if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larissa Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 and we started spelling once we got through ETC 6. We have used SWO, Spelling Power, R&S spelling, and now, finally, sequential spelling. Larissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sandy in Indy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My ds is in Book 3 online of ETC and we're using AAS for spelling. The two programs are working very well together, and I'm pleased with the progress I've seen in both reading and spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I just purchased AAS based on reviews here. I just got it, and I hope to start it next week. Ds just finished ETC book 3, but is not spelling well even the words he's done in ETC. So ETC doesn't seem to be enough for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We're using All About Spelling, as well. My 8.5 year old just finished ETC 3, and we need the extra phonics work AAS provides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are only slightly farther along than you (halfway through ETC 4, 2/3 through OPG), so keep that in mind. I plan to finish ETC and then use Spelling Wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyrooch Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We also use Sequential Spelling with our ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) We went through ETC 8 then started Spelling Power at the level indicated by the placement tests in SP. It has been working quite well for us. I tried switching to SP after about book 4 or 5 of ETC because she was reading very well, but she wanted to go back. When we tried again after ETC 8, she did place significantly higher in SP. SP says it's for 8 and up, but we started at 7 in mid 2nd grade with no difficulties (but she is a natural speller, which makes a difference). Edited March 31, 2009 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are using All About Spelling and my kids love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 right now b/c of $$$ I'm just using ETC as spelling - dd is in ETC 5 and I'm using words from 4 right now, 10 words per rule that she learned. I'm looking at spelling currics for next year to hopefully do something different, but for right now, she's doing fine with it this way. We're also working on spelling sight words that she uses in her notes to us...a note she wrote from the other day 'boys if you whent to cumin you hefto nock 3 timse'. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are in the same spot you are, my ds (who turns 6 tomorrow) will get through most if not all of book 4 before we start up 1st grade in the fall. We have used it without any formal spelling. I also do not plan to use a spelling curriculum next year for a few reasons, but mainly that between ETC, FLL, and WWE I think he will be writing enough to naturally catch onto spelling. I actually do not plan to formally do spelling until 3rd or 4th grade. This plan may change (probably will, I change my "master plan" all the time), but for now I would really rather he focus on reading than spelling. IF I was to do spelling, I definitely would not spend money on a program ... there are just too many freebie spelling lists out there. ;) I'm sure there are people out there that will disagree with me ... but I just don't think a 6 year old needs a formal spelling program. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbefore7 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thank you to everyone. What great information! I think we'll just stick with ETC for 1st grade without spelling. BUT now I have so many spelling curriculums to look into! Good stuff. We'll probably hold off as ETC seems to be helping her spell fairly well as of now. I just noticed that the words in book 4 seem to be beyond her spelling even though she can read them just fine. Thanks again to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommix3 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 My daughter is 8 and just now finishing up on book 5 in ETC. I thought it would be good for her spelling but so far it's not working as well as I hoped. I tried spelling power with her but she wasn't ready for it.It Skips around too much and she needs to learn more phonics before we can use it. Then we tried spellwell and it is ok but still not what she needs. Finally, We were given a copy of All About Spelling. It seems to be exactly what we were looking for. We did our first lesson today. My 5 year old is going to be starting on it as well to help her learn to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Same as others here. We use ETC as our spelling for DS 5 (who is also finishing book 3 and will do book 4 this summer). DS 9 just picked up ETC 6-8 due to a lack of phonics in ps and it is also part of his spelling for now. His LA program (CLE) does Spelling as well, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennefer@SSA Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have not read all the other responses so forgive me if I am repeating... We finished the entire ETC series through Book 8 and even several of the half books before starting a formal spelling. I found that ETC was enough to give my son a strong foundation to become a great speller. If you want to do a little spelling, why not create a short spelling list yourself using the rule introduced that week in ETC? You can have your dd do a fun activity with the words each day: write them in shaving cream spread on the bathtub wall; write them in sand/salt spread on a jelly roll pan; find them in a word search (you can find lots of free word search generators online); write a short sentence with each word...The activities you choose should be suited to your dd's learning style. Good luck with whatever you decide. ETC was a great program for us and I plan on starting with Get Ready, Get Set and Go next year with my ds4 (who will be 5)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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