Friday, September 12, 2008

All About Spelling

Finally!!!  A spelling program that really works!  It is possible.  

At the end of last year, I knew we needed a better spelling program.  Even before the standardized test at the end of the year, I knew Anna was weak in spelling.  She is an excellent reader and very creative, but was still misspelling words like "girl".  I have never had trouble spelling, but a lot of people in my family, and some of my very close friends, really struggle with spelling.  I do not want that for my girls.   So I asked some of the gals over at FIAR (www.fiveinarow.com) and The Well Trained Mind, and I was bombarded with recommendations for All About Spelling.  I looked at it and, to tell you the truth, I was put off by the price a little.  But I bit the bullet and ordered it.  Oh man, am I glad I did!!  It has been a blessing.  Anna has progressed by leaps and bounds already in 6 short weeks of school.  It is not just teaching her a list of words, but it really teaches how to spell.  And it doesn't matter what kind of learner your child is.  All About Spelling teaches using a fabulous multi-sensory approach.  With built in review and a pick-up-and-go teacher's manual, it is all I could have wished for.  Best of all, my daughter looks forward to spelling!!   Click here for more information.  

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