{"id":18906,"date":"2020-08-10T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=18906"},"modified":"2020-12-10T15:38:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T21:38:11","slug":"all-about-spelling-right-for-my-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/all-about-spelling-right-for-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Is All About Spelling Right for My Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"All\r\n\r\n

Spelling can be a challenge for some kids. But whether you’re a homeschool veteran or just starting out, you’re probably here because you want to do whatever it takes to help your child master this critical subject.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

In an ideal world, you could teach spelling and it would just \u201cclick\u201d for your child. But alas, that often isn\u2019t the case. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Maybe you started with a spelling program that just didn\u2019t teach in the way your child could understand<\/a>. Or maybe your child says he \u201chates spelling\u201d or is having trouble progressing beyond a certain level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

So it\u2019s time to enter problem-solving mode. Maybe you\u2019re curious about All About Spelling<\/cite><\/a>, but you have one important question: is AAS<\/cite> right for my child?<\/p>\r\n \r\n

You\u2019ve read the product descriptions and reviews, but what you\u2019d really like to know is if the program will be a good match for your child\u2019s unique situation and skills. And that\u2019s why I\u2019ve compiled seven common spelling-related scenarios that are based on situations that parents and educators face every day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Do any of these situations remind you of your child? Click on a heading to see more!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n My child is a natural speller but doesn\u2019t know WHY words are spelled the way they are.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n It is such a joy to teach children who are natural spellers! They intuitively pick up spelling patterns, and if you explain a rule, they \u201cget it\u201d right away. Very little review is required, and spelling lessons seem effortless. My daughter was one of these natural spellers.
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\r\nAll About Spelling<\/cite> is perfect for the natural speller. You can move as quickly as your child is able to, while being assured that nothing is skipped.
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\r\nIf your intuition tells you that your child is ready for spelling, you are probably right! If you want more information\u2014or want to confirm your suspicions\u2014check out this post<\/a>.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n Reading comes easy for my child, but spelling is a struggle.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n First, please know that this is perfectly normal. Reading is easier for most kids, but good reading doesn\u2019t always translate into good spelling.
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\r\nThis article explains in detail why reading is easier than spelling<\/a>.
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\r\nBy focusing on spelling separately than reading, you can give special attention to those things that will improve your child\u2019s spelling\u2014and make spelling easier. She\u2019ll learn spelling rules she can rely on. She\u2019ll practice what she\u2019s learned so it becomes ingrained in her long-term memory<\/a>. She\u2019ll gain confidence as she learns why words are spelled the way they are. Then one wonderful day, you\u2019ll both realize that spelling is no longer a struggle!\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n Simply put, my child is a \u201chorrible speller.\u201d\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Give your kid a hug for me! It isn\u2019t his fault that he is a horrible speller. Most likely, his current spelling program has failed him.
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\r\nMaybe his previous spelling program wasn\u2019t logical<\/a>. Maybe it had big gaps<\/a> that he couldn\u2019t fill in on his own. Maybe it taught too many concepts<\/a> at one time, or maybe it didn't teach the spelling strategies<\/a> that he needed. Most likely, his old spelling program taught a list once and then moved on, never to review it again.
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\r\n So now\u2019s the time to fill in those gaps! All About Spelling<\/cite> makes that really easy to do, even for older students<\/a>.\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n Spelling is a daily battle that we both<\/span> dread.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n My heart goes out to you and your child! When a child hates spelling, it is often because he feels stupid, frustrated, and embarrassed. I\u2019ve seen it over and over: kids who fight against spelling just aren\u2019t being taught in a way that they can understand.
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\r\nI originally created All About Spelling<\/cite> for my son, who was a struggling learner. We had tried everything<\/span>, but nothing was working. It was a long road\u2014as I explain in this video<\/a>\u2014but I was finally able to turn the situation around. And what made the difference? Logical<\/a>, multisensory lessons<\/a> that teach one concept at a time<\/a>, plus\u00a0carefully sequenced lessons that are mastery-based<\/a> so children can progress at their own pace.
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\r\nWith All About Spelling<\/cite>, children finish their lessons feeling successful and confident. So instead of being a dreaded subject, spelling can become a favorite<\/span> subject<\/a>\u2014or at least a tolerable one!
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\r\n(You might also be interested in the article \u201cIdeas for Handling Tears and Frustration<\/a>.\u201d)\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n My child misspells the same words over and over again.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n This is so frustrating for both you and your child! But we can solve it. Several things may be at the heart of your child\u2019s \u201cforgetfulness.\u201d
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\r\nFirst, if your child often misspells certain words, it is likely that he has not learned to segment words<\/a> and hear each sound in a word. And if he can't hear each sound in the word, he can't represent the sounds with the correct letter combinations, or phonograms<\/a>. That is why segmenting and teaching phonograms play such a major part in the All About Spelling<\/cite> program.
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\r\nBut there\u2019s another factor at play. It can be hard for children to remember material that has not been reviewed. The All About Spelling<\/cite> program helps children remember concepts through continual review of previously learned rules and words, even basic ones. Continual review permanently ingrains instruction into children's brains<\/a> and, with the All About Spelling<\/cite> program, it only takes two minutes of review per day to make that happen!
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\r\n If you think your child has memory issues, be sure to download my free report called Help Your Child\u2019s Memory<\/a> for practical tips.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n My child is \u201cstuck\u201d at the third grade level of spelling and now she avoids writing.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Believe it or not, there is a term for this phenomenon: your child has \u201chit the wall.\u201d This often happens at the third or fourth grade level. Up until this point, many students are able to memorize spelling lists<\/a> through rote memorization. But there are only so many words that a person can memorize this way, and at higher grades, the words naturally get harder. Your child just can\u2019t jump the hurdle, so she hits the wall instead. At this point, spelling struggles begin to affect a child\u2019s writing ability, and she begins to try to bluff her way through by guessing at how unfamiliar words are spelled, which leads to many mistakes.
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\r\nIt\u2019s a scary time for kids who never learned \u201cwhy\u201d words are spelled the way they are. After all, more composition is being required of them, but they can\u2019t spell the words with confidence. A downward spiral starts: lack of ability leads to lack of confidence, which in turn leads to stress and avoidance. Without intervention, poor spelling and a lack of confidence in writing will plague students their entire lives.
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\r\nBut All About Spelling<\/cite> is exactly what a discouraged and uncertain student needs. Our lessons are step by step and mastery-based<\/a> so your child will gain confidence in spelling every step of the way. In our program, once your child has mastered spelling words using letter tiles<\/a>, we make spelling dictation<\/a> a part of every lesson. This continual reinforcement of what has been learned builds confidence in writing and spelling.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n <\/path><\/svg>\r\n My child has special needs.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\nAll About Spelling<\/cite> was originally created for kids who struggle with spelling (including my own child), so you can be confident that we keep special needs in mind every step of the way.
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\r\nIn addition, the following articles address specific learning difficulties:\r\n