It's All About Spelling

We all have memories of spelling lessons - for some of us, spelling was easy, for some it was a chronic challenge.  I don't know why it worked that way, but I do know that spelling is important to our ability to communicate clearly.  Sure spell check is a helpful feature of word processors, but not everything we do will be electronic ... you have to write some things by hand, at least occasionally.
I've talked about learning styles and how we need to select our educational programs based on our children's learning styles.  So many of the spelling programs developed by curriculum companies seem to be directed to visual learners, but a few are designed to work with all learning styles.  All About Spelling is one of these, incorporating sight, sound and touch in multisensory lessons that involve the students physically.

All About Spelling is laid out in logical sequence, with each lesson building on the previous lesson.  Progression is based on mastery, to ensure that a solid foundation is established for success as the spelling words get harder.  Continual practice keeps that foundation firm and the concepts fresh.

The Basic Interactive Pack includes letter tiles, magnets, phonogram CD-ROM, and index divider cards - essential materials for using the program.  Each program level includes teacher's manual and student packets.

Don't choose the program level based on your child's grade level.  This program is designed to work from the foundation up, so you need to ensure you have that firm foundation.  It is recommended that those new to All About Spelling begin with Level 1.  However, you can start with Level 2 if your child

• has mastered the phonograms from a to z, plus ch, th, sh, ng, and ck - able to pronounce and spell them from dictation
• can segment words into their individual sounds
• can spell most 3-letter words, and
• can easily write simple sentences

Whether you have older students for whom you haven't found the right tool for spelling success, or you have younger students and are just getting started with spelling, All About Spelling may just be the answer you seek. If I were still teaching elementary students, I would be using this program.  How 'bout you?

Kelly