Is All About Spelling a good program?
All About Spelling is very effective for struggling learners. Most students start in Level 1 since this is a mastery-based program, not a grade-level program. The program will help fill in the missing gaps and build a strong foundation. See the article Using All About Spelling with Older Students for more information.
How long does it take to complete All About Spelling Level 1?
about 2 months
Now when they misspell a word I just remind them of the rule and they often figure it out on their own now. Level one took us about 2 months to complete so it seems like moving through the levels won’t really take too long for my older kids.
How long does each level of All About Spelling take?
I break each step into teachable chunks such that each step takes generally 2-4 days to complete. In our homeschool, we choose to do one level per year even if we finish spelling earlier than other subjects.
What level do you start All About Spelling?
Spelling Level 1
All About Spelling is a building-block program where each level builds on the skills taught in the previous levels. Because of this, most students should start with All About Spelling Level 1.
How many days a week for All About Spelling?
How much time does each lesson take? We spent about 15-20 minutes working on All About Spellings lessons 4 days a week. That is just enough time to quickly review previous cards, teach the lesson, and spell a few words.
Does All About Spelling teach handwriting?
AAS does not teach handwriting or letter formation. If you are teaching a young child who has not yet learned to write, you might choose a handwriting program to use in conjunction with AAS. AAS is a multisensory program.
What grade is All About Spelling Level 1?
Although Level 1 is primarily designed for beginner spellers (think K-5 or first grade), I knew this was going to be a program with a very revolutionary approach to spelling.
Does All About Spelling teach vocabulary?
This spelling program is designed to be used with students who can read at a beginning level (able to read consonant-vowel-consonant words and words with blends such as stop and fast). Also, keep in mind that this program focuses entirely on spelling and does not include vocabulary.
Is All About Spelling phonics based?
All about spelling takes an Orton-Gillingham, phonics based approach to spelling. As such many of the techniques and approaches to words and their spelling can be a natural fit if parents are already using a phonics-based program as part of their language arts programs.