Customer Reviews

 
Debbie P. from Salt Lake City, UT wrote the following on 06/20/2007:
AVKO's spelling program removes the busy work associated with most spelling programs and uses what is helpful and useful for learning spelling patterns. We have tried so many different spelling programs, and this is finally the one I will be sticking with! I have children that pick up spelling easily, and others that think spell-check on a computer eliminates the need for learning any kind of spelling whatsoever -- though we know that is absolutely not true! There is quite a bit of repetition with the word lists, but this creates reinforcement, not monotony. They learn different patterns and spelling rules through the grouping of word lists. I used the program by giving the list to my child, and if they get them all correct we immediately move on to the next list the same day. When they misspell any words in a given list we review them and repeat it the next day. There is no workbook busy work that just takes up time rather than teaching spelling. There are suggestions for all kinds of learners -- auditory, visual, etc. I find that this type of spelling instruction translates to their other work much better than memorized lists from standard spelling programs. There is no teacher preparation necessary, and while I don't necessarily see that as a plus (I don't mind preparing when necessary as a home schooler) it does keep it simple and easy to use. Because we go at the pace of the child, either moving to the next list or stopping at a list that needs review, it is very easy to use with all age levels. I started in the same book for my elementary children as well as my junior higher. The older children moved at a faster pace, but it still worked very well and we didn't need a separate book for each child. Each book is a great value and lasts from one half to one year, depending on the spelling skill level of the child.

 
Laura L. from Greenville, SC wrote the following on 07/10/2007:
I think we have tried just about every spelling program or idea to learn spelling on the market for our daughter. Reluctantly I picked up Sequential Spelling while in the back of my mind thinking, "there is no way this will work either." Boy was I wrong! We used it last year and recently my daughter made the following comment, "Mom, that Sequential Spelling really works. I can remember how to spell words that I thought I'd never be able to spell! We're going to keep using it for school aren't we." I think that speaks for itself!

 
Natalie B. from North Texas wrote the following on 08/18/2007:
We started using Sequential Spelling this past year with 3 of our children. Our son has had some neurodevelopmental issues and had struggled with reading and spelling. He progressed very well with this program and enjoyed discovering the patterns in the word families. Our daughter is English as a second language and spent this past year learning to speak as well as write and read in English. We found that learning the word families was very helpful to her in understanding spelling as well as reading. This program works well for children with learning issues who need extra parent attention and who benefit from immediate correction of errors. We liked that the cost was not terribly high and we can use it with several ages at once. A naturally good speller would probably find this program too basic.

 
Nita N. from Ohio wrote the following on 02/27/2008:
We have finally found the right fit for our accelerated language oriented son in Sequential Spelling. Compared to other spelling programs that we've used I think that this program is uniquely suited for the quick learner like our son. I knew that we had the right fit after just 3 lessons. In the past we'd do week after week of lessons in which my son knew all the words. With Sequential Spelling we've found that we aren't wasting a week's time on learning words that he already knows. While there is little preparation necessary for the program I have found that I need to have previously read the lists to be sure that I know the meaning of all the words. Every so often a word slips in that I haven't come across. It was worth the cost. I really like the fact that the lists are non-consumable and can be used in the years to come for my younger children. My son really enjoys using the resource book and seeing the list of words he knows growing.

 
Carmen R. from Hillsboro, MO wrote the following on 04/14/2008:
My seventh grade daughter had struggled in spelling all through school. I had tried three programs, but all of them ended in frustration and tears. Her spelling in daily life was far below grade level. Sequential Spelling was one of the best finds for her in our school! It takes the simple concept of having the student write the same spelling patterns over and over, using different but similar words. Right away, she stopped crying through spelling, and within a few weeks, her spelling in her other writing was noticeably improved. We are at the end of the second book now, and her spelling is nearly grade level. She had some issues with reading as well, and this program helped her notice patterns and be able to read unfamiliar words. Highly recommended for struggling spellers!