Reviews by Karin: Sequential Spelling

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The Sequential Spelling program is based upon the concept of teaching children to spell the same way many of them learned to read—through word families, or “rimes.” Although there are other spelling programs that build off of this belief one of the most important differences in the AVKO (Audio-Visual-Kinesthetic-Oral) approach is that the workbook or tests are used as the learning device and not as a method of evaluation. In using this program children will correct their own mistakes when they make them (not hours, days or weeks later), so that they can learn from them.

The 7-year program does not require students to learn spelling rules or memorize word lists. Instead, through the daily 10-minute tests the student can see and learn the patterns and proper spelling for themselves.

The multi-sensory approach allows students to:
Hear the words given by their teacher, in a sentence.
See the words when the corrected spelling is shown by the teacher
Write the word family’s patterns repeatedly as different examples of the word family are given Repeat the word after the teacher.

Each level is its own individual teacher’s guide. A Student Response book may be purchased separately or students may use a ruled spiral notebook.

Please note:
The volume levels do not correlate with grade levels. Students who can read and spell at the 2nd grade level can begin using Sequential Spelling Level 1.

Homophones and heteronyms are included but are to be taught at the teacher’s discretion.

A DVD program of Sequential Spelling level 1 has been released which will allow the student to learn with minimal direction from the parent teacher. The video may be viewed on a television or computer and is comparable to the book version although with the DVD parents will not need to come up with their own word sentences to accompany to the lessons.

This is a very well thought out and researched spelling program that has proven to be especially effective with dyslexics. The Wave 3 Learning website provides a wealth of information and support for instruction.

Karin Katherine is a proud stay-at-home mother of four who feels blessed to be the mother of 5 year old fraternal twin boys and two daughters, ages three and 10 months. You are invited to follow her homeschooling adventures at www.PassportAcademy.com and her adventures as a mother, wife, homemaker, decorator and organizer at www.MommyMattersBlog.com