All About Spelling Homeschool Spelling Review
by Stephanie Sparks
Homeschool Spelling Program: All About Spelling
Many spelling books offer lists of words to memorize with reference to a rule that each of the words follows. The activities for the week usually involve re-writing the word several times in hopes that the child will memorize the list. My daughter struggled to memorize lists of words, and then would forget previous words when given a new list. All About Spelling takes a different approach. The child learns basic rules for spelling, with plenty of review. Students learn that most words follow rules. The program comes with a teacher's guide, 3x5 cards with dividers, letter tiles, and charts. The cards include phonogram cards (flashcards), sound cards (for dictating sounds), Key card (which introduce spelling rules), and word cards (for practicing the new rule). Every lesson introduces a rule. The student takes as long as she needs to learn the rule, and then moves to the next lesson when she's ready. The teacher's guide lists the materials needed for each day's lesson, and then takes the instructor step-by-step through the lesson plan for the day. Students build words with the letter tiles, and then write the words. I love this homeschool spelling program because it is self-paced. I can make sure my daughter really learns a concept before we go to the next one. If I notice that she is forgetting to apply a rule we've already covered, I pull out those cards from my file box and add them to my review pile. We spend about 5 minutes reviewing, and about 15 minutes working on new material. She also enjoys writing the dictation phrases and sentences at the end of each lesson. Spelling is now my daughter's favorite subject! What a great review and testimonial for All About Spelling, Stephanie! I have never heard of this homeschool spelling program before and I'm so glad you wrote about it. Thanks so much! Blessings, Heather :) Would you like to share a comment, ask a question, or write your own homeschool curriculum review? Use the links below... |
