Spelling You See

Description

Important note: Levels C-G have been revised for 2025, and the revised edition is replacing the previous edition. The 2025 edition of Spelling You See is not compatible with the previous edition.

The Spelling You See methodology employs chunking (identifying and color-marking letter combinations) in a real-life informative passage to identify the spelling rules in words. Copywork and then dictation solidify the word’s visual picture and send it to long-term memory. All levels feature 36 weekly lessons each, providing daily activities for five days. Weekly reading selections, special activities, and writing exercises all promote the book’s specific theme. The consistency and repetition of the Spelling You See daily work coupled with reading the words in context builds visual memory.

Spelling You See targets their levels to five developmental stages of spelling. Stage I is Preliterate; stu­dents are learning about the printed page and the flow of reading material based on their literary environment. Stage II, Phonetic, is an auditory stage where students become able to distinguish the individual sounds that make up spoken words. Stage III, Skill Development, is learning effective ways to deal with the pho­nics exceptions. Repetition over several years is necessary at this stage. In Stage IV, Word Extension, the focus is on syllables, prefixes and suffixes. Lastly, Stage V, Derivational Constancy, looks for word root patterns. Organized around these developmental stages rather than grade levels, placement in the series should, there­fore, be based upon the readiness guidelines listed for each course.

Instructor Handbooks include a program overview, placement guidelines, detailed les­son plans, a complete answer key, and links to online teacher resource supplements. Chunking, highlighting, and copying the pas­sage make up the activities for the first three days of each week. The third day often incor­porates an additional activity: perhaps exer­cises, perhaps composition. The last two days are reserved for dictation (the same passage but written from hearing it read out loud). Dictation days are skill building days rather than tests. The student is encouraged to write a word several times to see which way looks right (to catch sloppy copy).

The new 2025 Edition (levels C-G) also includes a Daily Huddle Activity, encouraging parent engagement along with new videos that provide extra teacher support. The Student Packs include the two Student Workbooks which provide ample space for all of the written work (with perforated pages for easy removal). The Sets at each level contain the full-color Student Workbooks and an Instructor's Handbook. You will also need a quality set of colored pencils.

The program is also no longer sold as a Universal Set, so you will need to purchase a Set or purchase the Instructor Guide plus the Student Pack. We will have remaining inventory on the previous edition only while our current quantities last. 

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.