I waffled between the two but we are doing AAS...I think...LOL If it doesn't work for us, then we'll try Spelling-U-See.

Isn't that great - spelling and handwriting combined! :)

I noticed that the lines are very similar to Handwriting Without Tears, would you still use a handwriting curriculum with this (first grade)?

I was wondering this as well. I know this video is old so a lot could have changed but I am using LLFALE too and want to add in a spelling program with it.

Most children in public schools today have atrocious spelling. The teachers usually aren't teaching formal spelling lessons, and relying far too much on correction in documents on the computer (spell check, etc.). There is a great deficiency in the public schools today, and education is certainly not what it was when I went to school (in your era...in the 80s, as well). This is coming from a homeschool mother who has been homeschooling 5 children for 6.5 years, and who is a former Elementary public school teacher. I would definitely be purchasing Spelling You See or another spelling program and working with him at home. Spelling should be taught alongside reading...whatever reading patterns they are learning, those same words should be taught in spelling. Learning both spelling and reading at the same time has great benefits. Although they are 2 different skills, one does support the other. Spelling You see has great benefits to support reading, as well as spelling, as it teaches the various phonetic components for reading, which are the alternative spellings in words. Ei. If children are learning that the letters "igh" are identified as the sound in "light, bright, sight, night", etc. they are not only learning the spelling of those words, but the grapheme that teaches them to decode these words when reading...reading and spelling go hand in hand. If a child learns to the sound of "igh" to spell the words, then the child will likely remember that when reading words with the "igh" spelling, that he is to say the long I sound. This is vice versa is phonemic awareness is also taught when reading...phonemic awareness, which the ability to verbally break down the individual sounds in words, and identify the sounds of words in various places in the words. This helps with both reading and spelling. The long and short of this blurb is that supporting your son with spelling at home is certainly going to help him. If you don't want to complete a formal spelling program at home, another manner to help him would be to identify spelling errors in his writing, write them in a notebook, and go over them, having him copy them several times over several days. At least he will be getting practice at proper spelling. When a child completes too much writing without his spelling being corrected, many of those spelling errors get planted in the brain, and they can be difficult to change. Copywork is a great way to teach spelling, and skill sets identified and applied specifically in Spelling You See are a wonderful way to teach spelling. Best wishes in your journey, and congrats to you for taking some of your son's education into your own hands. Your gut instinct is correct...he could definitely benefit from learning to spell at home, and it will give you time together. :-)

@@jesus.maryandjoseph8880Thank You so much for taking the time to respond. So what level or book would you suggest I start with using "Spelling you see" program? My only fear is having him reject doing this. Since your last response, we have gone over a few of his misspelled words in his writings but he was a little apprehensive. I guess the right time of the day would make a difference and making it a routine and that just getting started would be a struggle (as with everything "new"). Thank You in Advance.

@@tiffanygaidish9227 To be honest Tiffany, our family doesn't use the Spelling You See program. I was just viewing this video and happened to see your post, and wanted to offer some advice. With that being said, I have looked into the program, and it seems to be a very solid, effective program. We just can't afford to spend over $400 Canadian on spelling alone/year, which is what it would work out for 5 children in Canadian funds. I am working through the McGuffey's Eclectic Speller with our eldest daughter, which is free to download and print. I started at the beginning of the speller, and asked her to spell the words. The first 20 words that she couldn't spell in those lists then became our spelling list for the week. After these 20 words were mastered, or mostly mastered, I kept going in the order of the list, asking her to spell words. The next 20 words she incorrectly spelled became the next 20 words we practiced. This is the cycle we are using and it's working. Many of the words in the McGuffey's Eclectic Speller are grouped according to phonemic patterns, which I discussed in my previous post with you. Copywork is not the most exciting means to learning spelling, but it is effective. You can have your son alternate between copying the words and using magnetic letter tiles to spell the words. It just gives a kinesthetic component to learning and changes things up a little, making it more interesting. I purchased an inexpensive editable spelling package from Teachers Pay Teachers and they are full of great spelling activities! If you have a printer, this is a great option, and can turn any spelling word list into fun spelling activities. I input the words for the week, and print off a few activities. I also require our dd to copy the words a couple of times a week for extra spelling practice. The next week, I input the new words, and choose a few other, different spelling activities, to keep things exciting and give variety. Here are the two links to the McGuffey's Speller and TPT editable spelling package. If you decide to go with Spelling You See, it is best to contact the creator of the program to determine your son's best placement. The most important thing is that you are doing things to help your son. I hope this is helpful. :-) www.gutenberg.org/files/15456/15456-pdf.pdf?session_id=91da36888a559d14abe6b0f1e1edf657eb1f5584 www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Spelling-Activities-2841941

@@jesus.maryandjoseph8880 Ooops, I thought you were the creator of this video. Thank you for the advice. Yes, that is a hefty price for a spelling program. I had no idea! Well, for right now, I'm going to try to just give him some spelling words that he has misspelled on his writing assignments he does while in class. And I will look into your suggestions as well as Spelling You See. Thank you again for your advice. I has been great talking with you!

Hi Tiffany. I'm in the same boat. My 7 year old is in 2nd grade and is a proficient reader but hates writing...has appalling penmanship and isn't so great with spelling. I had him do one line in copywork and he was anxious for it to end, and made a few mistakes. I think All About Spelling program might be more suitable for a child who's apprehensive about writing and spelling as its really hands on with the tiles...so not as much writing especially in the beginning. Once they've mastered some spelling rules then they might want to dive into writing... I too studied in the 80's and never had problems with spelling.

Is he hands on? I wonder if implementing a spelling box could help. He could build words with scrabble tiles, write it in sand, that kind of thing, or spell the words aloud while tossing a ball with a sibling or with you (each catch the person has to say a letter). It may be that the visual/auditory connection of copywork/dictation is not working for him without a tangible, physical connection point.

I would take the learning style quiz and see: homeschoolon.com/the-learning-style-quiz

That’s helpful. I have tried adding some hands on things but not auditory. The quiz may be helpful for him. Thank you.

Sarah Vawter In addition to what was already said, a visual learning strategy may be needed. Flashcards where a particular blend is consistently written in the same color. Child closes eyes and visualizes the words before saying them to you. Just another suggestion on building associations. Hope you find what works best.

So this one sounds great too but so far my boys are doing well with All About Spelling. In AAS you do start with level 1. It does require more one on one time.