homeoflove4him
- Reviewed on Monday, August 31, 2009
- Grades Used: 1st, 2nd, about to use 3rd
- Dates used: 2007-present
You know, I was almost considering going with a less expensive spelling program, until I came here to read the reviews of Abeka's spelling program. Clearly, we have chosen the right program for us, and it actually isn't "expensive" after all (after looking at some other programs). The examples given from those saying that it is "too hard"--first of all, special sounds are introduced in KINDERGARTEN, so if you didn't start with Abeka in Kindergarten, or skipped over that thinking it was useless, well.....it might be challenging for you. Please do not blame the program when the instruction has been there for you to use.
Also, someone else asked who uses the words on their spelling lists. Educated people with a good vocabulary, that's who.
Yes, looking at some of the other programs, I was going to have to go a grade level or two HIGHER, just to continue challenging my children, but we'll stick with Abeka.
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perkybunch
- Reviewed on Thursday, January 29, 2009
- Grades Used: 1st-2nd
- Dates used: 2006-2009
We use A Beka Spelling, and I modify it. My daughter hated the workbook pages, so I make up a word search for each list, which she does on Monday. On Wednesday, she has to write each word (and definition, if applicable) and then gets to draw a picture for 5 or 6 of the words. On Tuesday and Thursday, we practice spelling the words orally (say it, spell it, say it). Friday is test day, where I say each word, and she spells it on her paper. Then at the end, she has to write the definitions for the vocabulary words I say (usually 3 in second grade). I also often add a word from "regular life" to each list that she's been having problems with, either spelling or knowing the definition. She is a natural speller, so this program hasn't been that challenging for her. Plus she's been doing A Beka phonics program, which ties in very well with the spelling. I had been looking around for another program, but after reading these reviews, I think I'll stick with A Beka. I didn't realize it was one of the hardest programs out there. We don't need anything easier.
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OneRoomSchool
- Reviewed on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
- Grades Used: 3, 6
- Dates used: 2008
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trainingup3
- Reviewed on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
- Grades Used: 1st, 3rd, dropped in 4th
- Dates used: 2004-2007
I used this in 1st, again in 3rd and in 4th (only because it came with the "box"). I don't recall hating it in 1st or really in 3rd but I certainly did this previous fall (2007). It just became a burden on both myself and daughter. There were so many words and and the level of difficulty greatly increased. My dd was becoming more and more frustrated. I dropped it and I am so glad I did! I am an Abeka fan for core subjects (math and language arts) and I do like their science, thus far, but I do not care at all for spelling or their penmanship (but that would be another review, now). We changed to A Reason For Spelling and have loved it from the start.
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