All About Spelling

My sister asked me if there was anything on my blog about the new spelling curriculum that we have been using. I had to tell her that I had not posted or linked anything yet.

So (for you Jen ;)) I will, hesitantly, mention it. I am not ready to say that All About Spelling is the best thing that we have ever used or give it an unabashed thumbs up. We are still in the first few "steps" of level one, so it too soon to know how it will pan out in a long run. But... if I am reading the situation correctly, I think it is going to be a permanent add to our homeschool day.

So, what I know so far:

*It is not too expensive. It cost about $60 for level 1 (starter kit + level 1 material). I can use this with all three of my boys. It is not consumable, so it can be used with the whole family. I did purchase separate student packets, but found them unnecessary.

*The plans are written to hold the teacher's hand through the whole lesson. Step by step instructions are given that are very easy to follow- and, at times, even scripted.

*It seems to be working even in the short time that we have been using it. The main difference I notice is that my son who has the most trouble reading and spelling is really starting to "hear" the individual sounds in each word.

*A lot of the process of teaching spelling, as presented in this curriculum, is familiar to me. I have read books (stacks of books) in an effort to help my 11yo read and spell. This curriculum puts all those "ideas" in to a doable format. So, instead of being left to figure out how to implement these wonderful ideas and be consistent in how I teach them, I have a it all figured out for me!

That's it so far. :) I will update in a few weeks when I have a better idea of how this is going to work for the long term.

You can find other reviews of this curriculum here.

Comments

  1. Homeschool FriendMarch 24, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I just ordered Level 1! Thanks for your review! I've been eyeballing this curriculum since Spring of 2009! I am so excited to finally get it!

    Keep us posted and I'll do the same! :-)

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