Spelling Power

I'm really enjoying using this program with my 4th and 6th graders. My oldest child is a natural speller, and she loves that it's not another drill and kill program. She's moving ahead quickly and learning to spell so many interesting words, and it's improving her writing assignments! My 4th grader is not a natural speller at ALL. The methods in this book make it easy to identify some trouble spots for him and work on those words. We spend about 10 minutes per session on spelling, or maybe a little more, and then I plug the words that he has missed into a list on SpellingCity.com for him to work on with fun and interactive games. It's working very well for us this year, and I'm excited that we can continue to use this same spelling book year after year. I have 5 kids, so it'll be wonderful to get my use out of this book with all of them. It's a terrific value and a solid program.

I have tried other spelling books & the words were so hard my children struggled! I've been using spelling power for years & my kids love it. They spell words words that they will use in every day life. You also save money because any age can use the book & you use it every year! There's a placement test you give to figure out what level your child is at. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!! We love it!

Actually, this looks like a WONDERFUL course! As a homeschooling mom of 3 very bright girls, I give this a thumbs up. All the kids can use this course, despite their learning differences. My 8 year old and 9 year old READ way above their grade levels with wonderful comprehension - but ask them to spell "comprehension" and they're lost! This course with CD is a great tool to use for my sight readers AND my phonics reader. We're looking forward to completing it. Grade: A+

My now fourth grader was using another spelling program in 1st grade and got really burned out. It was the traditional study the list all week, write the words, pre-test on Thursday and test on Friday. She and I both hated it! Since we switched to Spelling Power, she asks "Can I do my spelling first?" Everyday, you test them over a designated list of words. When they have spelled 3 wrong, you stop. They study the words they missed using a 10 point study program (all lined out in the record book they use). The next day, they first re-test on the words they missed, and then go on to the next set of words on the designated list. The placement tests show you exactly where to start and where your child is according to grade level. Although it is designed to use starting with 8 and up, I am using it with my 6 year old, too. She was jealous of her sister getting to do this spelling. She does great! We just move slower. The teaching of study skills is powerful! Get this program! Don't be overwhelmed with the text. Take the time to read it before you ever start. On a daily basis, no preparation is required. Annually, you give placement tests. That's it!

Although the program is designed for ages 8+, I bought it for my homeschooled 5 year old who has been reading since age three. The results were immediate and he is whipping through the lessons painlessly. Minimal time required per lesson, only 15 minutes for the student and 5 minutes for the teacher. I highly recommend it, though it is expensive.

My 7 year old groaned every time we mentioned spelling. She had low confidence in her spelling ability. The first day we started this program--WHAM-- what a difference! She saw that she could spell! She loves the 10 step study pages. Also, she likes that you only have to study the words she missed and not 10 to 20 words a day for a test at the end of the week. In this program, you take daily tests lasting just 5 minutes. Then the missed spelled words are repeated the next day. I'm looking now for the activity cards. This program is wonderful for homeschoolers and anyone wanting to improve their childs spelling ability.The author of the book recommends this for grades 3 to 12, but used it with her 5 year old granddaughter. We are using it with our 7 year old who is an advanced reader. Also this 10 step word study helps her with independent learning. She focuses better with steps.They have their own website if you want more info. Just type Spelling Power into your search engine.

We used this book during the 1998-99 school year for spelling advancement of our three children, 2nd-8th grade. The book is comprehensive in its content and excellent in structure (it directs to areas needing more intensive study). Downfall would be that the parent (or savvy person) needs to be with the student 10 minutes each session - and at the same time, a great benefit is that the parent or savvy person needs to be with the student 10 minutes each session!! Our children each loved this time when they alone had my full attention. Spelling never was a "groan" issue after getting this program. It's well worth the cost, as it takes us through high school.