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Description
Parents find this spelling program very easy to implement with the open-and-go aspect and the scripted teacher guide. This program promotes mastery learning where each concept builds upon the previous one, regardless of grade level. Therefore, students usually begin in level 1 and work their way through each level at their own pace. The materials kit includes the teacher guide and student packet (student activity book, flashcards, stickers). If you have an additional student, you will need to purchase another student packet. If you have used previous levels of All About Spelling first edition, you can move to the Level 4 Color Edition without any issues.
This revised edition has a lot of nice updates and is not compatible with the Level 4 previous edition. The teacher’s manual is in color and has eleven new lessons added to expand on certain topics. Instead of “Steps,” teaching sections are called “Lessons.” There is more information in the introduction to help parents succeed and feel confident in teaching the program. A “Before You Begin” section has been added to ensure you are ready for each lesson. Instructions on when to complete the activity sheets in the new activity book have been added. The Appendices in the back of the book have also been expanded and contain a lot of useful reference material.
The new Twirl into Spelling activity book is in full color and includes many engaging activities for the student. There are word sorts, writing stations, and cutting and pasting activities to familiarize students with the spelling words. Advanced Application activities allow older students to practice multisyllable words.
Flashcards include phonogram, sound, rule, and word cards. These cards are kept in a review box with cards from the previous levels. The teacher guide instructs when to use these cards.
~ Gina
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.