Level One in the All About Spelling series brings together the three pathways to learning—auditory (hearing), visual (seeing), and kinesthetic (touching). This multisensory approach, combined with a built-in review system and reinforcement activities, ensures that students retain what they learn and understand how to apply it in practical situations.
In a practical, hands-on way, your student will learn:
How to say and write the first 32 phonograms
How to segment words into their individual sounds
Short and long vowel sounds
How to identify and count syllables in a word
How to choose between c and k at the beginning of a word
When to double f, l, and s
How to spell /k/ at the end of a word
How to form plural words by adding s or es
Compound words
Open and closed syllable types
and more!
The multisensory learning tools and activities included in the program help your student master important spelling concepts.
The Flashcards provide a visual and hands-on way to help your student learn and review phonograms, words, and spelling rules.
The Spelling Review Box helps you organize the flashcards so you can quickly see which words, phonograms, and spelling rules your student still needs to learn and review. (Flashcards and dividers are included; you supply the 3x5" index card box.)
The Segmenting Words activity helps your student identify the individual sounds in a word so that he can spell more easily and accurately.
Concept-oriented spelling lists that are grouped by similar phonograms and spelling rules accelerate learning by organizing ideas in the student’s mind and allowing the student to concentrate on and master one or two main concepts before moving on.
Key Cards clearly present key ideas, concepts, and spelling rules that help your student thoroughly understand why a word is spelled the way it is and how to apply that knowledge to many other words.
The More Words and Dictate Phrases sections reinforce current and previously learned concepts, increase the student’s repertoire of words, and allow the student to apply his knowledge in practical situations.
Tips for the teacher anticipate and provide answers to your questions and give you on-the-spot strategies for helping your student overcome stumbling blocks. Worked seamlessly into the lessons, tips are placed right where you need them, when you need them, so you can continue your teaching uninterrupted.
The Progress Chart gives your student a visual reminder of how far he has come and motivates him to master the next step.
Features are arranged in three easy-to-follow sections:
Review: The Review section provides continual review of phonograms, spelling words, and important concepts so your student can advance confidently from one lesson to the next without the frustration of having to re-learn previous material. All About Spelling doesn’t “teach it and forget it.”
New Teaching: The step-by-step lesson plans lay out new material clearly and concisely and save you valuable time. You don’t need a degree in education or hours of planning every night to teach All About Spelling—all the work has been done for you.
Reinforcement: The important Reinforcement section gives your student the opportunity to apply what he has learned and to use that knowledge in practical situations.
By the end of Level One, your student will be able to write phrases such as:
the pink pig camp in tents sad songs a stiff neck big clamshell quick snack
The 24 steps of Level One progress in a logical, sequential order. Through direct instruction, students learn exactly what they need to know in order to spell well.
What is included in the Level One set? The Level One set includes one teacher's book and one student Material Packet.
Do I need more than one Material Packet?
If you are teaching more than one student at a time, each student should have his own Material Packet so that he has his own set of flashcards. The cards, which are arranged behind dividers for Review, Mastered, and Future Lessons, are used for customized review. One student may need extra practice with particular Phonogram Cards, while another student may need extra practice spelling certain words.
If you are teaching just one student at a time, you can reuse the Material Packet when the first student is completely finished with the level.
This is exactly what a spelling program should be--logical, organized, and easy! The simple, incremental steps ensure success even for struggling spellers. This is the first spelling program I have found that breaks down the spelling process into the phonograms and is also truly auditory, visual, AND kinesthetic. The letter tiles and many cards are GREAT for my kinesthetic learner! And it's all so well laid-out that I can just grab it and go. I also love all the little teaching tips inserted in the book--it's like having a spelling expert right beside me. Thanks for a phenomenal curriculum!
AAS is great for reading too!
Mar 25, 2009
Kim
US
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful program. I am about to finish level 1 with my 4th grader, 1st grader and kindergartener. My younger two are learning to read as well and AAS has given them such a great grasp of phonograms they are both doing great. My older child struggles with spelling but I have seen marked improvement since we started the program. Thank you for something that finally works!
Edible Spelling!
Mar 5, 2009
Alyssa
US
I started AAS with my 5 yo daughter and it's fantastic. Yesterday, she outlined the phonograms on a baggie filled with chocolate pudding (Lesson 4) and LOVED it. Of course, the anticipation of eating the pudding for a snack helped. I'm so pleased with this program that I plan to order Level 2 for next school year and have already recommended the program to a friend. Thank you.
Colorful and well-designed!
Mar 5, 2009
Leigh
NC US
I cannot thank you enough for your OUTSTANDING program. I nearly cried when I received our first order and saw just how beautiful, colorful and well designed it was. My 8yo son and I have both been frustrated with the numerous reading/spelling approaches we have tried over the years. The most recent (and most expensive) one I never used--I was so frustrated trying to understand the teacher's manual! I was thrilled to find you have the same structure and content as they did, but your layout and order is so user-friendly. My son was excited to put on all the magnets and went ahead and organized the board himself. I LOVE the cards and tabbed dividers and how the lessons prompt me to review. I cannot praise your program enough except to say I will highly recommend it to everyone and I will be ordering the next level and the games very soon! I know that putting extra time and money towards good visual design is challenging for those creating curriculum, but I hope you know it has made all the difference at least for this happy customer! THANK YOU!!!
Stress-free and easy to use!
Feb 24, 2009
Amy
NC US
I love, love, love your program! I spent a year researching and have tried almost everything out there!!!!!!! I wish I would have found this first. Everything else was wasted time and money.
All About Spelling does everything that other programs like Spell to Write and Read do in a much simpler format. We tried SWR and The Writing Road to Reading... we all wanted to pull our hair out. Your program is so easy to use and absolutely stress free for my children.
I will very enthusiastically be recommending your program to everyone I know! Thank you so much!
Painless spelling, great results!
Feb 2, 2009
Tina Hollenbeck
Wi US
Until we found AAS, I struggled to find a spelling program that I thought would work; either they were too complicated and intense for young children or, on the other hand, if they were simple (as in doing "word families"), I doubted their effectiveness for long-term learning/retention.
I love knowing that my 6 and 7 year-old girls are getting correct, research-based information in their spelling lessons even though we can't spend long periods of time each day. I also love the book's multi-sensory approach, which helps my older (very kinesthetic) daughter in particular. She has always struggled with distinguishing between some short vowel sounds (e/i and o/u), but since we've started AAS, I have seen marked improvement in her ability to differentiate consistently.
I trust that they will continue to grow in their (painless!) mastery of spelling as we proceed. Thanks for a great product!
Absolutely Thrilled!
Feb 2, 2009
Eveline
Br CA
This is truly the first program that is working for me and my son. Spelling used to be my most feared subject. I am amazed at how easily All About Spelling works. It is an outstanding program for someone with little knowledge of spelling. With your program I find I take one step at a time, and I can reach my goal with confidence, absent of the stress and exhaustion I experienced before. Three years ago I was introduced to the Spalding method and got the Writing Road to Reading program. Though the program made sense to me, it was so dry that my older two boys were climbing the walls. ( I have three boys, 11, 9, and 7. ) So I gave up on it. I can very confidently recommend the All About Spelling program to any family. It is one of the easiest to use and most successful programs I have seen yet.
This is what I've been looking for!
Dec 4, 2008
Tiffany
US
My son is in third grade and my daughter is in first grade. We used a different spelling program last year, but it didn't seem to follow any rules...my kids were just memorizing words so they could get them right on Thursday's spelling test...and then forgetting them.
Because of my son's reading difficulties, and just a feeling that he wasn't understanding spelling, I decided to start with AAS Level One for both students. We finished it in less than two months, and it was such a good review and explained things that we hadn't learned before (I even learned new things). Spelling is fun now and my children are learning!
I would recommend getting the magnets for the letter tiles, however. I didn't get them at first and it can be time consuming to set things up every day. Magnets make it MUCH easier and more fun!
Thank you so much for this spelling program--it is an answer to our prayers!
Very pleased!
Dec 1, 2008
Penny Ray
US
I *love* this program--it works so well for my daughter with autism! We are inching forward with it--I do a formal lesson at the magnetic board one day, and then spend a couple of days expanding on the lessons at different points throughout the day. Before AAS, I hadn't realized that my daughter couldn't sound out the three sounds in a work like "not," or distinguish between the short "e" and the short "i" in other words. So, we worked on those things longer and will revisit them occasionally to review. We may be going more slowly than typical children, but we certainly are moving forward, little by little.
I am really tickled with this program and with how it frames the lessons for me to do with my daughter in a way that makes us both feel successful.
My son's new favorite subject...
Oct 22, 2008
Pilar Stevens
US
Nine programs--yes, NINE programs!--we went through before All About Spelling fell into my lap. Though I was afraid of further traumatizing my son, we got started a little less than a month ago. He loved it right away, and the colored tiles and short lessons kept him engaged and on track. He is moving into Level Two next week and even told his doctor that spelling is now his favorite subject! What can I say? AAS is worth its weight in GOLD! Thanks a million.
Glad we started in Level One
Oct 9, 2008
Tracy Hans
FL US
I just wanted to tell you that the All About Spelling program is just what we needed! And I'm glad we started with Level One first--I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. I have six kids, all different ages and abilities. With AAS, no one feels talked down to, and the variety of exercises works for different learning styles. Some need hands-on, some need visual, and some need the auditory parts of the lessons, so all of the kids get their needs met with this program. The lessons are simple for the kids to follow, yet challenge them to grasp what they don't know.
Just what my daughter needed...
Sep 18, 2008
Judy Major
US
Marie, I've been delighted with All About Spelling. My oldest daughter (11 years old) has struggled with spelling for years. Maybe I should clarify that: she's always done great on spelling tests--in fact, she would ace them! But then I'd notice that when she wrote something in her journal or in a lesson for another subject, she would often misspell the very words she aced on her spelling test just the week before! So when I came across All About Spelling I was very eager to see how it would work for my daughter's spelling. Although we're only halfway through the first book, I feel like she is finally getting the foundations of phonics instruction that she's needed for years and that will help her in the long run with her spelling. I very much appreciate how the lessons are laid out. I like the system with the index cards and the constant review. I REALLY like that each lesson is a bite-sized portion that doesn't overwhelm. The multisensory approach has been helpful in keeping both my children's interest and they especially like using the dry-erase board and the magnetic letter tiles. I've never written a review of a product before. Just felt like I had to share my appreciation with you. All About Spelling is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for getting us on the right road to better spelling!
My girls finally see themselves...
Sep 6, 2008
Bobbi Beeson
US
I have to say that we love this program. My girls are finally starting to see themselves as children who can spell. They are actually using their tools to try to figure out words BEFORE they ask me how to spell them--hurray!
Thanks for this wonderful program!
Aug 14, 2008
Kristin Caddick
US
I just want to say thanks for this wonderful program. This is our first year of homeschooling--and so far this is the only program I have not had to change! My son is in second grade and I was shocked to learn he didn't know most of the phonograms. As of today we have been using this program for exactly fifteen days and he spelled the word "Mexico" by himself by using what we've learned! Thank you again!
What a great resource!
Aug 9, 2008
Bethany J
PA US
I am grateful for the beauty and quality of your work. I find a lot of homeschool books and aids that are meant to make the child feel "comfortable" or something by using sloppy handwriting fonts, misspellings, and child-like scribbling. I have always felt that we should put forth the best for our children to copy--to have a pattern of excellence. Your books, materials, and games do just that.
My children really enjoy AAS!
Jul 30, 2008
Susan Price
US
I can't begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our All About Spelling program. We are only on Step 8 of Level One, but my children really enjoy it and they both seem to be prospering in their understanding.
My daughter is feeling successful...
May 28, 2008
Mary Mires
US
We just finished Level One and I ordered Level Two. We have tried a few other spelling programs, and this is the first one that has worked! My daughter is feeling successful at spelling for the first time. The multisensory approach and built-in review make it enjoyable and easy for both of us. Thanks!
We love All About Spelling!
Apr 17, 2008
Jennifer Bates
FL US
I bought All About Spelling a few months ago and I absolutely love it! My kids love it, too. It's so easy to use, and so fun! My kids get bored with workbooks, so this is perfect. I have to admit, I am learning a few things as well.
Enjoying spelling!
Apr 17, 2008
Kelly Hargreaves
US
I bought the program a couple of weeks ago and am very excited about doing it with my seven-year-old daughter. She has already started to enjoy spelling after only a week--and she used to cry daily! Thanks!
My daughter is doing great in...
Apr 16, 2008
Cynthia in AK
US
We are still having a blast with All About Spelling! I continue to marvel at how well you have laid this out.
Mom and Daughter learning to spell!
Apr 4, 2008
Melissa R
PA US
This program saved the day! My daughter struggled through two reading programs--one strictly phonics, one OG. They both included spelling but she was still just frustrated and discouraged--and spelling continued to elude her even once she was reading. A horrible speller myself, I was of little use to help her. But now with this multisensory, user-friendly program, we are both learning to spell! It is also strengthening her reading skills. Thanks, Marie!
I really like this program
Mar 28, 2008
Cynthia in AK
US
I wanted to use vertical phonics to teach my four-year-old daughter to read, and All About Spelling has broken down the steps so she can do it. It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into this program.
I love how All About Spelling teaches all the sounds of the letter, and that when you start working with them you begin with the short sound. I was thrilled to see that the program is set up that way.
This series is very inviting
Mar 20, 2008
Linda S.
OH US
I received my order in wonderful condition, and so quickly! We're so looking forward to using this. Thanks so much for putting together such an easy program to teach--and one with some flexibility as to scheduling. I'm sure I'll learn right along with my daughter.
Solid and enjoyable
Mar 7, 2008
Lucy, The...
US
I cannot say enough good things about AAS. It is solid, effective, and enjoyable for student and teacher. My son doesn't think of it as work, and even asks to do spelling on the weekends!
Great multisensory approach!
Mar 6, 2008
Corie Reuschlein
MD US
I am very pleased with the layout and construction of the lessons. I am a speech-language pathologist, as well as a homeschooling mom, and I think the multisensory approach is great! I use similar multisensory modes when working with kids on articulation issues.
Just what I needed!
Mar 3, 2008
Rita Henley
OH US
This program makes so much sense to me. The clear, concise lesson plans are just what I need--and the steps targeting different learning modalities are just what my children need. I am using the program with my 12-year-old son, 9-year-old daughter, and 7-year-old son. For the first time in this six year journey I am not overwhelmed at the thought of teaching spelling. Thank you!
Every teacher should have this
Mar 3, 2008
Kristin Drach
OH US
I am a former eighth grade Language Arts teacher and school administrator. My fourth grade daughter is dyslexic. I am so pleased with the Level One book! I compared All About Spelling to many other very expensive Orton Gillingham-based programs. I am completely happy with my purchase and, after seeing the program, wouldn't consider spending the amount of money that other programs cost. All About Spelling is a thorough program at an affordable cost.
Every teacher in the primary grades should teach spelling with this system. I am convinced that if this were done, we would see a decrease in LD identifications. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
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