Level One in the All About Spelling series brings together the three pathways to learning—auditory (hearing), visual (seeing), and kinesthetic (touching). This multisensory approach, combined with a built-in review system and reinforcement activities, ensures that students retain what they learn and understand how to apply it in practical situations.
In a practical, hands-on way, your student will learn:
How to say and write the first 32 phonograms
How to segment words into their individual sounds
Short and long vowel sounds
How to identify and count syllables in a word
How to choose between c and k at the beginning of a word
When to double f, l, and s
How to spell /k/ at the end of a word
How to form plural words by adding s or es
Compound words
Open and closed syllable types
and more!
The multisensory learning tools and activities included in the program help your student master important spelling concepts.
The Flashcards provide a visual and hands-on way to help your student learn and review phonograms, words, and spelling rules.
The Spelling Review Box helps you organize the flashcards so you can quickly see which words, phonograms, and spelling rules your student still needs to learn and review. (Flashcards and dividers are included; you supply the 3x5" index card box.)
The Segmenting Words activity helps your student identify the individual sounds in a word so that he can spell more easily and accurately.
Concept-oriented spelling lists that are grouped by similar phonograms and spelling rules accelerate learning by organizing ideas in the student’s mind and allowing the student to concentrate on and master one or two main concepts before moving on.
Key Cards clearly present key ideas, concepts, and spelling rules that help your student thoroughly understand why a word is spelled the way it is and how to apply that knowledge to many other words.
The More Words and Dictate Phrases sections reinforce current and previously learned concepts, increase the student’s repertoire of words, and allow the student to apply his knowledge in practical situations.
Tips for the teacher anticipate and provide answers to your questions and give you on-the-spot strategies for helping your student overcome stumbling blocks. Worked seamlessly into the lessons, tips are placed right where you need them, when you need them, so you can continue your teaching uninterrupted.
The Progress Chart gives your student a visual reminder of how far he has come and motivates him to master the next step.
Features are arranged in three easy-to-follow sections:
Review: The Review section provides continual review of phonograms, spelling words, and important concepts so your student can advance confidently from one lesson to the next without the frustration of having to re-learn previous material. All About Spelling doesn’t “teach it and forget it.”
New Teaching: The step-by-step lesson plans lay out new material clearly and concisely and save you valuable time. You don’t need a degree in education or hours of planning every night to teach All About Spelling—all the work has been done for you.
Reinforcement: The important Reinforcement section gives your student the opportunity to apply what he has learned and to use that knowledge in practical situations.
By the end of Level One, your student will be able to write phrases such as:
the pink pig camp in tents sad songs a stiff neck big clamshell quick snack
The 24 steps of Level One progress in a logical, sequential order. Through direct instruction, students learn exactly what they need to know in order to spell well.
What is included in the Level One set? The Level One set includes one teacher's book and one student Material Packet.
Do I need more than one Material Packet?
If you are teaching more than one student at a time, each student should have his own Material Packet so that he has his own set of flashcards. The cards, which are arranged behind dividers for Review, Mastered, and Future Lessons, are used for customized review. One student may need extra practice with particular Phonogram Cards, while another student may need extra practice spelling certain words.
If you are teaching just one student at a time, you can reuse the Material Packet when the first student is completely finished with the level.
I have told other homeschooling moms that theres just no fun way to do spelling. I have used workbooks for years, while I encourage moms to also consider making spelling lists from unit studies or books their children are reading too. There is just no way to make spelling hands-on, or so I thought. I stand corrected. :-)
Mom is learning too!
Feb 22, 2010
Erica Burgan
US
In the first several lessons, there were spelling rules that I had never heard of!! And I am an excellent speller (spelling bee winner and all that:-)!
A confidence booster!
Feb 22, 2010
Linda Rose
US
We have had TREMENDOUS success with All About Spelling Level Onemy eight-year-old's spelling confidence has risen 100%! She even competed in the local high school spelling bee with a fair amount of confidence. I am planning to start my six-year-old on Level One in the next few weeks!
He used to prefer chores!
Jan 28, 2010
Janet Cox
US
Spelling has always come easily for me, so when Ryan (8) just didn't grasp it, both of us were frustrated. We had tried several different spelling programs and while he would learn the words for his test, they wouldn't stick and he would misspell them in his writing even days later. Spelling made him feel like a failure at writing and he started to hate writing of any type.
Fast forward to last night. We finished his spelling lesson and he asked if we could do keep going and learn another rule. He then said spelling is now his favorite subject! This is coming from a kid who would offer to do any chore, even clean the bathrooms, to skip spelling for the day!
I love that his spelling has improved drastically in his everyday writing as well. The way that All About Spelling introduces the rules and emphasizes them has really made them stick!
Resistant Writer
Jan 28, 2010
Kari Murphy
US
I love your programwhat a blessing! I taught elementary school for more than six years before my oldest was born and I became a stay-at-home mom. You'd think after all that time I would have some idea of how to teach spelling! But none of the programs were appropriate for my daughter. She's a visual-spatial learner with some auditory processing deficits and has really resisted the physical act of writing. Though she is a gifted little artist and quite the storyteller, the act of handwriting has really been a struggle for her. Your program is a perfect match for her, and us.
Though she has such weaknesses in some areas, she is also highly intelligent, probably bordering on the gifted range, if not gifted. She gets bored so easily if we can't move fast enough. I love that I can use so many of these techniques (many the same techniques the Reading Specialists used in the schools where I taught) at my daughter's pace. PLUS, you never put on the books what "grade level" or "age level" the material is forTHANK YOU!
I thought I didn't need this!
Jan 28, 2010
Cathy
NC US
I could give you a whole list of spelling programs that I have used with my daughter. She retained nothing. She was feeling awful and I was getting worried. I didn't think that I needed to buy one more program. I finally decided to order All About Spelling Level One and I am so glad I did. We have been using it for several weeks and my daughter is already retaining. She enjoys the hands-on aspects of the program and the fact that we do it together.
As a mom, I like the All About Spelling program because it is very organized and well laid out for the teacher. I feel like all of the work has been done for me. When its time for spelling, all I do is pick up the Spelling Review Box and my teacher's book and I am good to go.
Great for teens too!
Jan 26, 2010
Sandra Ward
MD US
My 4 youngest children have dyslexia. I started with level one 5 months ago. My 10, 13 and 16 year-olds have greatly benefited from your program. It was not too babyish and dumbed down for them. They are now ready to begin level three. They like the program because they can truly see progress. Their reading has even improved as a consequence. Also, there has been a benefit in their writing. I have noticed that I don't just automatically spell every word they ask. (I used to feel like a talking dictionary.) If they have had that lesson, then I make them sound out the word. My 7 year old dd knew all her sounds but could not read. I was beginning to feel that she would never make progress. Thankfully, I can now tell you that she is beginning to read easy stories. I wish I had had this spelling program for my older 4 children.
Easy to use!
Jan 20, 2010
Christine Sawyer
US
I am currently using your book with my seven-year-old, who is in public school, and with my four-year-old. I wish I had started using this program with my older child when he was four or five! This has been a very straightforward and easy-to-use system. Thanks!
Author of A Child's Geography
Jan 20, 2010
Ann Voskamp
US
We are on Step 4 of All About Spelling Level One and I am seeing a tremendous leaping ahead by our four-year-old. I am very impressed with the program, the sense of success it gives to my son, and how it is multi-facetednot just paper and pencil. I see him making much more progress at this point with AAS than with another popular Spalding program (which I have also used with my four older children).
My son and I are thrilled every day to sit down with your materialsif only you could have heard him squeal with delight when he figured out how to make "big" into "bin"! Standing ovation, Marie!
-Ann Voskamp - Author of A Child's Geography
Fast Shipping to NZ!
Jan 20, 2010
Mandy Lotter
AT
I just wanted to thank you so much for the excellent product, AAS is! We received our Level 1 and 2 within 9 days of ordering (we live in New Zealand) and my son is really doing well with it. It is everything all the other programmes we'v tried are not. I have kept the Beehive Reader 1 hidden until we get to Step 15 when he's in for a lovely surprise - can't wait to see his face! Well done with writing such a beautiful book - it's the best first reader I'v ever seen. Looking forward to ordering the next one! Thanks from the bottom of my heart
Effective for older and younger...
Jan 18, 2010
Lark Wiggins
US
Thank you so much for an excellent program. It is easy to teach and my boys no longer cry when it is time to practice spelling. I love the card system, the built in review is so important. I am using All About Spelling to teach my older two sons spelling and my younger two children how to read. Thank you for an extremely effective method that has all the work done for me. It's just what this busy homeschool mom needed!
Works for my 11 yo!
Jan 13, 2010
Jen Rasmussen
US
I just want to thank you for the All About Spelling program. I have a 11 year old son who is hard of hearing. Before using your program, spelling was a battle, my son couldn't hear the sounds to spell and was very frustrated. I was searching the internet to find a different approach when I came across your program. The difference is amazing-he loves spelling and has gained so much confidence. There is no price tag for that!
Easy to use
Dec 7, 2009
Bekah H.
US
I found the lessons to be easy to present, and the variety of teaching methods (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) helped stave off spelling boredom for my 6 year-old.
Amazing transformation in my 10yo!
Dec 4, 2009
Hanna
HI US
My son would guess wildly at every word he tried to spell. He knew that there was a right way and a wrong way to write a word, but he couldn't remember the correct spelling. I thought I had tried everything, but then I learned about All About Spelling.
After we started the All About Spelling program, I realized the root of the problem my son was having with spelling: he didn't listen to the word and hear the individual sounds. The hands-on exercises on segmenting words helped a lot with this. Secondly, he didn't know the phonograms. Without knowing the sounds that different letters make, he couldn't spell. So we worked on the phonograms and within a week he knew the first thirty. Since then, we've followed the steps you laid out in the book. We still have two more lessons to go.
The transformation in my son has been amazing. He "gets it" now. He doesn't fight me when it comes time for spelling class. He is actually eager to learn the next list of words--and he can actually spell all of the dictated phrases! So anyway, I am writing to see if you can send me the next level in the All About Spelling series!
Fun and less stress!
Dec 4, 2009
Kristie Richardson
US
My kids hated spelling and fought me daily. The spelling list had no rhyme or reason, so they failed most of the weekly spelling tests. I found All About Spelling and now my kids beg to do it first. They are having fun!
And no wonder my nine-year-old couldn't spell--he didn't know the 26 basic phonograms. He is a fabulous decoder and reader--he just couldn't encode and figure out the sounds that are in the words. I have started both of my kids at the beginning and will go at the pace they set and can learn at. I look forward to many less-stressful lessons ahead. Thanks for making such a fun product.
Great Program!
Dec 4, 2009
Barbara Roy
US
I have been homeschooling my first grade granddaughter. She loves All About Spelling and is doing very well. At six years old we are amazed at how well she spells and reads. Some of the work she is doing is the same as my third-grade grandson who attends a public school.
Speech Therapist Approved
Dec 2, 2009
Deborah
US
My Son's Speech Therapist was very impressed by the AAS level 1 manual that I showed her. She particularly liked the foundation of phonemic awareness and segmentation. She was also impressed that my ds could segment even simple words. It is nice to hear that my Autistic son is doing well in any area of language skills.
Easiest curriculum to teach
Nov 18, 2009
Tracy Rash
US
I just wanted to comment on how well the All About Spelling program is working out for our family. One day last month my seven year old made the comment "Wow, I'm finally learning to "READ"! after the daily spelling lesson. She has been sounding out and (what I thought was reading) for several years now. I've always homeschooled our eight children and the oldest is studying engineering now. The only thing I would do differently would be to use this as our only reading and spelling program. This is by far the easiest curriculum to teach.
Helping with Asperger's
Nov 17, 2009
Velma Beale
US
My grandson, whom I am raising and homeschoolinng, has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. He is a natural reader, actually gifted in reading, but could not spell. We tried a few approaches before someone recommended All About Spelling and I decided to give it a try. I had tried a bit of OG approach to teach him reading, writing and spelling, but found that he did not need the phonograms to read and didn't want to learn them. Plus the program was complex to implement. Interestingly, he loves the approach taught in AAS and is proud of his growing spelling ability. We plan to stick with AAS all the way through because it works so well and is easy to implement. The letter magnets are a permanent part of my decor now, since we use them on the steel back door. After using the magnets to spell words, he doesn't even mind writing his words, phrases and sentences, which is incredible for a boy I had decided was dysgraphic. I am not one of those who finds the price cheap, but it is well worth it for the results we get. Thank you!
Easy for mom, great for Dyslexia
Nov 14, 2009
Kimberly D.
GA US
My son is breezing through level 1. I had tried to teach him using the Spalding method a couple of years ago (it was WAY over my head), but I did go through the phonograms relentlessly with him for several months.... HE REMEMBERED MOST in Level 1! I had to remind him of a few of them, and we continue to review them daily with All About Spelling. HE LOVES THIS!
He asks if we can do spelling, and when I feel it is time to stop... he says... "LETS KEEP GOING MOM"....This is UNHEARD OF!!! He loves using the white board, the tiles, the tokens... ect.
I am ordering level 2, because he is breezing through level one, much of which is review for him, and I dont want any down time, so I want t have it on hand and ready!
When I had researched WRTR/Spalding.... I knew it would be right for him due to his dyslexia and Auditory processing issues, which was why I tried to use that method... but it was way to complicated for MOM here... I almost cannot believe that you made this so well laid out, so easy for a parent to teach the OG method! Thanks you, Thank you, Thank you! I haven't been this happy with a homeschool curriculum in YEARS!
HUGE improvement for my 10 yo
Nov 9, 2009
Tracy Thorp
TX US
After several frustrating years using other spelling techniques/programs, I felt that I wasn't getting anywhere with my 10 yo ds. I found out about your program this summer, and my ds has whizzed through level 1 (we're on lesson 19 now). Things are finally starting to click and I'm seeing a HUGE improvement in his spelling!! He's even noticed the difference and has commented on how much easier writing is. Thank you!!!
He's excelling now!
Nov 7, 2009
Beth Taylor
US
I just have to tell you the wonderful change that has come over our homeschool day. My son no longer cries over spelling. He LOVES getting out the tiles and working with them. It is so wonderful to see him excel. Since getting through Step 1, which took a fun two weeks, he has been going through a step a day! Amazing! All About Spelling has unlocked doors for him and given him confidence. Praise the Lord and thank you for this program.
A Dream Come True!
Nov 7, 2009
Peggy S
IL US
Marie, I opened up the package and I can hardly believe what I am holding. This is a dream come true and a real answer to my prayer. The program has EVERY component I could ever wantcomprehensive lesson plans, activities based on research, and clear explanations and graphics. You have a real giftthank you for sharing it.
Answers at last!
Nov 7, 2009
Joy Felton
UK
I've just finished reading the Level One lesson book and I can hardly believe what I've read. At last here is the answer to my son's spelling problema program that teaches and reinforces the sounds. We've tried several spelling schemes but he was retaining only 10%-20% of the words "learned." I needed a solution fast, so I put Google to work again (without much hope, I may add) and there, right at the top of page 1, was your linkand you accepted international orders!
Your customer service is brilliant. My order was sent promptly and arrived in perfect condition. Everything is set up for our lessons and we're raring to go. Many thanks for this awesome program and for making it available overseas.
Best Spelling Program for Dyslexics!
Oct 17, 2009
Amy
Oh US
I am amazed at the progress I am seeing with my 11yo dyslexic daughter! I became a cognitive skills trainer to better teacher her and the skills utilized in this program are superior to the $3500/student program I was doing. Also, this system works for any age. I was able to start my 6th grader with Level 1, yet I recommended Level 1 for my friend's 7yo as well. Thank you for a great program!! After exploring 5 other spelling programs, I have finally found the key that will work for my daughter!
Coming Back to AAS!
Oct 16, 2009
Carol W.
Mi US
Last year I purchased your spelling materials for Level One. My daughter and I both loved the program. Long story short...I was lured away by yet another program. We switched to that program. I am SORRY now! My daughter and I both want to go back to your program! Here is my order.
The rules are helpful!
Oct 16, 2009
Dominique Guerin
US
We love your spelling program. My daughter, M., is really enjoying being able to use rules to spell. She is a good speller but had no confidence before. She refused to write because she wants her writing to be error free. We'll be through Level One soon. It was worth doing before Level Two.
Great Program!
Oct 8, 2009
Jen Anderson
US
We love Level One and are looking forward to Level Two! Great programthank you.
Helps with Reading and Writing too!
Oct 8, 2009
Darcie Perkins
Co US
I wanted to thank you and AAS for your great program. It has been a huge success with my 8 year old. We have cruised through the first 20 lessons with enthusiasm. He actually looks forward to the next day's spelling challenges and has gained confidence in writing. I would recommend to everyone - even existing readers - to start at level one as AAS highlighted weaknesses in my son I was unaware of. Once identified, the weakness was simply addressed and corrected. Not only is it so far the best method I've tried for teaching spelling, but the program seems to have helped him decode words differently and his reading has become much more fluid. It just plain makes sense and empowers my child to critically think about how to spell instead of memorize. It is the best method I've tried for teaching spelling, and I've experimented with so many ways and ideas. All fell short of what you have done here. We thank you.
Logical, Organized, and Easy!
May 15, 2009
Yanica
TX US
This is exactly what a spelling program should be--logical, organized, and easy! The simple, incremental steps ensure success even for struggling spellers. This is the first spelling program I have found that breaks down the spelling process into the phonograms and is also truly auditory, visual, AND kinesthetic. The letter tiles and many cards are GREAT for my kinesthetic learner! And it's all so well laid-out that I can just grab it and go. I also love all the little teaching tips inserted in the book--it's like having a spelling expert right beside me. Thanks for a phenomenal curriculum!
AAS is great for reading too!
Mar 25, 2009
Kim
US
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful program. I am about to finish level 1 with my 4th grader, 1st grader and kindergartener. My younger two are learning to read as well and AAS has given them such a great grasp of phonograms they are both doing great. My older child struggles with spelling but I have seen marked improvement since we started the program. Thank you for something that finally works!
Edible Spelling!
Mar 5, 2009
Alyssa
US
I started AAS with my 5 yo daughter and it's fantastic. Yesterday, she outlined the phonograms on a baggie filled with chocolate pudding (Lesson 4) and LOVED it. Of course, the anticipation of eating the pudding for a snack helped. I'm so pleased with this program that I plan to order Level 2 for next school year and have already recommended the program to a friend. Thank you.
Colorful and well-designed!
Mar 5, 2009
Leigh
NC US
I cannot thank you enough for your OUTSTANDING program. I nearly cried when I received our first order and saw just how beautiful, colorful and well designed it was. My 8yo son and I have both been frustrated with the numerous reading/spelling approaches we have tried over the years. The most recent (and most expensive) one I never used--I was so frustrated trying to understand the teacher's manual! I was thrilled to find you have the same structure and content as they did, but your layout and order is so user-friendly. My son was excited to put on all the magnets and went ahead and organized the board himself. I LOVE the cards and tabbed dividers and how the lessons prompt me to review. I cannot praise your program enough except to say I will highly recommend it to everyone and I will be ordering the next level and the games very soon! I know that putting extra time and money towards good visual design is challenging for those creating curriculum, but I hope you know it has made all the difference at least for this happy customer! THANK YOU!!!
Stress-free and easy to use!
Feb 24, 2009
Amy
NC US
I love, love, love your program! I spent a year researching and have tried almost everything out there!!!!!!! I wish I would have found this first. Everything else was wasted time and money.
All About Spelling does everything that other programs like Spell to Write and Read do in a much simpler format. We tried SWR and The Writing Road to Reading... we all wanted to pull our hair out. Your program is so easy to use and absolutely stress free for my children.
I will very enthusiastically be recommending your program to everyone I know! Thank you so much!
Painless spelling, great results!
Feb 2, 2009
Tina Hollenbeck
Wi US
Until we found AAS, I struggled to find a spelling program that I thought would work; either they were too complicated and intense for young children or, on the other hand, if they were simple (as in doing "word families"), I doubted their effectiveness for long-term learning/retention.
I love knowing that my 6 and 7 year-old girls are getting correct, research-based information in their spelling lessons even though we can't spend long periods of time each day. I also love the book's multi-sensory approach, which helps my older (very kinesthetic) daughter in particular. She has always struggled with distinguishing between some short vowel sounds (e/i and o/u), but since we've started AAS, I have seen marked improvement in her ability to differentiate consistently.
I trust that they will continue to grow in their (painless!) mastery of spelling as we proceed. Thanks for a great product!
Absolutely Thrilled!
Feb 2, 2009
Eveline
Br CA
This is truly the first program that is working for me and my son. Spelling used to be my most feared subject. I am amazed at how easily All About Spelling works. It is an outstanding program for someone with little knowledge of spelling. With your program I find I take one step at a time, and I can reach my goal with confidence, absent of the stress and exhaustion I experienced before. Three years ago I was introduced to the Spalding method and got the Writing Road to Reading program. Though the program made sense to me, it was so dry that my older two boys were climbing the walls. ( I have three boys, 11, 9, and 7. ) So I gave up on it. I can very confidently recommend the All About Spelling program to any family. It is one of the easiest to use and most successful programs I have seen yet.
This is what I've been looking for!
Dec 4, 2008
Tiffany
US
My son is in third grade and my daughter is in first grade. We used a different spelling program last year, but it didn't seem to follow any rules...my kids were just memorizing words so they could get them right on Thursday's spelling test...and then forgetting them.
Because of my son's reading difficulties, and just a feeling that he wasn't understanding spelling, I decided to start with AAS Level One for both students. We finished it in less than two months, and it was such a good review and explained things that we hadn't learned before (I even learned new things). Spelling is fun now and my children are learning!
I would recommend getting the magnets for the letter tiles, however. I didn't get them at first and it can be time consuming to set things up every day. Magnets make it MUCH easier and more fun!
Thank you so much for this spelling program--it is an answer to our prayers!
Very pleased!
Dec 1, 2008
Penny Ray
US
I *love* this program--it works so well for my daughter with autism! We are inching forward with it--I do a formal lesson at the magnetic board one day, and then spend a couple of days expanding on the lessons at different points throughout the day. Before AAS, I hadn't realized that my daughter couldn't sound out the three sounds in a work like "not," or distinguish between the short "e" and the short "i" in other words. So, we worked on those things longer and will revisit them occasionally to review. We may be going more slowly than typical children, but we certainly are moving forward, little by little.
I am really tickled with this program and with how it frames the lessons for me to do with my daughter in a way that makes us both feel successful.
My son's new favorite subject...
Oct 22, 2008
Pilar Stevens
US
Nine programs--yes, NINE programs!--we went through before All About Spelling fell into my lap. Though I was afraid of further traumatizing my son, we got started a little less than a month ago. He loved it right away, and the colored tiles and short lessons kept him engaged and on track. He is moving into Level Two next week and even told his doctor that spelling is now his favorite subject! What can I say? AAS is worth its weight in GOLD! Thanks a million.
Glad we started in Level One
Oct 9, 2008
Tracy Hans
FL US
I just wanted to tell you that the All About Spelling program is just what we needed! And I'm glad we started with Level One first--I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. I have six kids, all different ages and abilities. With AAS, no one feels talked down to, and the variety of exercises works for different learning styles. Some need hands-on, some need visual, and some need the auditory parts of the lessons, so all of the kids get their needs met with this program. The lessons are simple for the kids to follow, yet challenge them to grasp what they don't know.
Just what my daughter needed...
Sep 18, 2008
Judy Major
US
Marie, I've been delighted with All About Spelling. My oldest daughter (11 years old) has struggled with spelling for years. Maybe I should clarify that: she's always done great on spelling tests--in fact, she would ace them! But then I'd notice that when she wrote something in her journal or in a lesson for another subject, she would often misspell the very words she aced on her spelling test just the week before! So when I came across All About Spelling I was very eager to see how it would work for my daughter's spelling. Although we're only halfway through the first book, I feel like she is finally getting the foundations of phonics instruction that she's needed for years and that will help her in the long run with her spelling. I very much appreciate how the lessons are laid out. I like the system with the index cards and the constant review. I REALLY like that each lesson is a bite-sized portion that doesn't overwhelm. The multisensory approach has been helpful in keeping both my children's interest and they especially like using the dry-erase board and the magnetic letter tiles. I've never written a review of a product before. Just felt like I had to share my appreciation with you. All About Spelling is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for getting us on the right road to better spelling!
My girls finally see themselves...
Sep 6, 2008
Bobbi Beeson
US
I have to say that we love this program. My girls are finally starting to see themselves as children who can spell. They are actually using their tools to try to figure out words BEFORE they ask me how to spell them--hurray!
Thanks for this wonderful program!
Aug 14, 2008
Kristin Caddick
US
I just want to say thanks for this wonderful program. This is our first year of homeschooling--and so far this is the only program I have not had to change! My son is in second grade and I was shocked to learn he didn't know most of the phonograms. As of today we have been using this program for exactly fifteen days and he spelled the word "Mexico" by himself by using what we've learned! Thank you again!
What a great resource!
Aug 9, 2008
Bethany J
PA US
I am grateful for the beauty and quality of your work. I find a lot of homeschool books and aids that are meant to make the child feel "comfortable" or something by using sloppy handwriting fonts, misspellings, and child-like scribbling. I have always felt that we should put forth the best for our children to copy--to have a pattern of excellence. Your books, materials, and games do just that.
My children really enjoy AAS!
Jul 30, 2008
Susan Price
US
I can't begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our All About Spelling program. We are only on Step 8 of Level One, but my children really enjoy it and they both seem to be prospering in their understanding.
My daughter is feeling successful...
May 28, 2008
Mary Mires
US
We just finished Level One and I ordered Level Two. We have tried a few other spelling programs, and this is the first one that has worked! My daughter is feeling successful at spelling for the first time. The multisensory approach and built-in review make it enjoyable and easy for both of us. Thanks!
We love All About Spelling!
Apr 17, 2008
Jennifer Bates
FL US
I bought All About Spelling a few months ago and I absolutely love it! My kids love it, too. It's so easy to use, and so fun! My kids get bored with workbooks, so this is perfect. I have to admit, I am learning a few things as well.
Enjoying spelling!
Apr 17, 2008
Kelly Hargreaves
US
I bought the program a couple of weeks ago and am very excited about doing it with my seven-year-old daughter. She has already started to enjoy spelling after only a week--and she used to cry daily! Thanks!
My daughter is doing great in...
Apr 16, 2008
Cynthia in AK
US
We are still having a blast with All About Spelling! I continue to marvel at how well you have laid this out.
Mom and Daughter learning to spell!
Apr 4, 2008
Melissa R
PA US
This program saved the day! My daughter struggled through two reading programs--one strictly phonics, one OG. They both included spelling but she was still just frustrated and discouraged--and spelling continued to elude her even once she was reading. A horrible speller myself, I was of little use to help her. But now with this multisensory, user-friendly program, we are both learning to spell! It is also strengthening her reading skills. Thanks, Marie!
I really like this program
Mar 28, 2008
Cynthia in AK
US
I wanted to use vertical phonics to teach my four-year-old daughter to read, and All About Spelling has broken down the steps so she can do it. It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into this program.
I love how All About Spelling teaches all the sounds of the letter, and that when you start working with them you begin with the short sound. I was thrilled to see that the program is set up that way.
This series is very inviting
Mar 20, 2008
Linda S.
OH US
I received my order in wonderful condition, and so quickly! We're so looking forward to using this. Thanks so much for putting together such an easy program to teach--and one with some flexibility as to scheduling. I'm sure I'll learn right along with my daughter.
Solid and enjoyable
Mar 7, 2008
Lucy, The...
US
I cannot say enough good things about AAS. It is solid, effective, and enjoyable for student and teacher. My son doesn't think of it as work, and even asks to do spelling on the weekends!
Great multisensory approach!
Mar 6, 2008
Corie Reuschlein
MD US
I am very pleased with the layout and construction of the lessons. I am a speech-language pathologist, as well as a homeschooling mom, and I think the multisensory approach is great! I use similar multisensory modes when working with kids on articulation issues.
Just what I needed!
Mar 3, 2008
Rita Henley
OH US
This program makes so much sense to me. The clear, concise lesson plans are just what I need--and the steps targeting different learning modalities are just what my children need. I am using the program with my 12-year-old son, 9-year-old daughter, and 7-year-old son. For the first time in this six year journey I am not overwhelmed at the thought of teaching spelling. Thank you!
Every teacher should have this
Mar 3, 2008
Kristin Drach
OH US
I am a former eighth grade Language Arts teacher and school administrator. My fourth grade daughter is dyslexic. I am so pleased with the Level One book! I compared All About Spelling to many other very expensive Orton Gillingham-based programs. I am completely happy with my purchase and, after seeing the program, wouldn't consider spending the amount of money that other programs cost. All About Spelling is a thorough program at an affordable cost.
Every teacher in the primary grades should teach spelling with this system. I am convinced that if this were done, we would see a decrease in LD identifications. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
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