Homeschool Review: Sequential Spelling
I don’t think spelling is necessary in first grade, and so spelling ended being the first subject to be cut when I was lazy things got crazy. Also, I found the 25-word spelling lists were a bit too much writing at one time, so when we did do spelling, we only did a half-day. So, we didn’t progress very far. I think we’re at about day 28. However, even this little bit improved Hans’ overall writing, I think, simply because it showed him that there are patterns to words and he learned there are right and wrong ways to spell.
I really liked the program, though. For one thing, it hits all my preferences: it progresses and builds naturally, without imposing superficial “grade level” standards; it can be slowed down for younger or slower students and sped up for older or precocious students; it gives you a script to follow if you want, but it is easily adaptable to your own style; it is non-consumable; it is inexpensive. You don’t need the student response book unless you like buying expensive notebook paper. I don’t.
Since others before me have written extensive reviews, I will simply send you their way if you are interested in further information. The following reviews (and the fact that Exodus had it used) are the reasons I chose it in the first place:
Afterthoughts: Spelling for Freedom Afterthoughts: Sequential Spelling, A Year in Review Preschoolers & Peace: Handwriting and Spelling Exodus Books’ Review
