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Timberdoodle's review Video   I am an atrocious speller; don't even ask what atrocious looked like before I spell-checked this copy! But I find it interesting that I am not consistently a bad speller, as I do have some strengths. When I consider those strengths, I recall not phonic rules per se, but patterns that were diligently taught by some nameless teacher in my past. Having recognized the brilliance of that methodology, I was more than eager to examine the Sequential Spelling series. While we intuitively teach our children to read via word families (first at, then bat, cat, fat, and so forth), we rarely incorporate that same methodology in teaching spelling. Instead we shift to burdensome rules and endless lists of seemingly random words. Sequential Spelling is radically different as it is firmly entrenched in teaching using word families. The parent dictates a word, then the child writes it in his notebook. The child corrects any error right away before the next word is dictated because when he immediately corrects his own mistakes he will learn and retain more. Everyday, every lesson is a test. That's it, that's the program. Your child will never be asked to study for a spelling test; the author believes that the tests should be a learning device, not a method of evaluation. This is by far the most common sense spelling program I have ever seen. And it is incredibly easy for a parent to use, with no CD, DVD, silly games, or rule cards to keep track of. If you were hoping for a book of spelling rules, you'll need to look elsewhere. The Student Response Book has blank columns for each daily test and makes this program super convenient, but the teacher's manual explains how to use notebook paper to accomplish the same thing. Each level of Sequential Spelling consists of 180 days of lessons. If you find the list of 25 words too much for your child, then do fewer words a day. While Level One can be used with a first grader, it is equally effective with an older child who needs to build a solid spelling foundation. There is nothing juvenile about this program, so dive in at whatever level seems appropriate. Samples of each level are available on-line. How I wish I had used this system with my own children; it is truly the only spelling program I have seen that makes absolute sense. Sequential Spelling eliminates the study-for-the-test-and-forget-by-Monday syndrome. Each of the 7 levels has 180 daily tests of 21 words for a total of over 25,000 words!   Features Sequential Spelling is a seven-level spelling program for the teaching of the patterns of English spelling within seven normal public school years, though many homeschoolers complete all seven levels at a much faster rate. Important Note: The Sequences are not based on grade level curriculum. The sequences are based on building from easy words to advanced words as from all, tall, stall, install, installment, installation. View first 4 lessons from each of the seven levels. View 1st 8 lessons for Level 5 Now comes with one free Student Book! Publisher's Information Author: Don McCabe Pages: 69 Binding: Paperback Copyright: 2006 ISBN: 9781564009654 Publisher: AVKO Educational Research Foundation Made In: USA Consumable: Yes Reproducible: No Average Customer Review: Based on 13 Reviews. Write a review.

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I really like it so far September 3, 2009 Reviewer: Nikki S. from Lebanon, MO   We just started it, but I really like this program so far.  My kids dreaded spelling before and now they are enjoying it.  I am also glad to have a program they can use together.  The only reason I can't give it 5 stars yet is because we haven't used it long enough to see if it works - (the kids remember the words long term.) Was this review helpful to you?

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Didn't work September 3, 2009 Reviewer: Sheri R. from Glennville, GA   There was once a time that I wholeheartedly recommended this spelling program. However, that is no more.   I used this program with three different students for about a year. They were three very different students- one ace speller, one in need of serious remedial spelling help, and one who was right on track in spelling.   I recommended this program before because it was fun, easy, the boys enjoyed it, is relatively inexpensive, requires no teacher prep, gives immediate feedback, can be used for multiple students easily, is not consumable, and was pretty easy to complete each day.   Turns out, it was too good to be true. My ace speller was terribly bored. My remedial speller made very little to no progress. My on track speller began slipping behind.   I believe this is because this spelling program is completely lacking- spelling rule training phonics training segmenting/syllable training  My students learned little other than how to change a few letters to make a new word in a word family. This training didn't stick. In their daily writing I often saw misspelled words that we had already covered in their spelling tests.   I wouldn't even recommend using this program along with a supplemental program that covers all it's missing. In my opinion it's simply missing exactly what it claims to teach- spelling training. Was this review helpful to you?

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Cheap, easy to use and straightforward! September 3, 2009 Reviewer: Jackie A. from APO, AE   I love Sequential spelling.  It was the simplest way to teach my non-spelling son how to spell.  Cheap, easy to use and straightforward! Was this review helpful to you?

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from tears to loving it September 3, 2009 Reviewer: Dana R. from Gig Harbor, WA   My daughter was terrible at spelling yet, excelled in reading! Every time we pulled out a spelling book she burst into tears. In desperation I looked for another program and saw yours at a Homeschool Conference.  I purchased sequential spelling - she has had marked improvement and loves it. It just makes sense. Was this review helpful to you?

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Easy and complete September 3, 2009 Reviewer: Jorgina H. from Bountiful, Utah   This is the proper way to learn spelling; in spelling families.  I taught my oldest this way but had no curriculum 15 years ago and she is an awesome speller.  Most spelling programs make no sense as they are just random lists. Sequential spelling is easy and complete. Was this review helpful to you?

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