Making this swap has been huge for my girl! I am so glad we found something that has made spelling more smooth and more natural for her. What have you swapped and found better success?
So happy to see this video. I am using AAR2 and AAS1 with my 2nd grader who is dyslexic. We’re almost to AAS2. My 5th grader went through the public school system until midway of his 3rd grade year and dang we have been paying for it in almost every subject since. Spelling has been a doozy. After watching your success, I think I’m going to spend this summer going through the first 1-3 levels with him to register those foundational spelling skills. I’m so happy you found what worked for you all! 😊
Also recommend the gift of dyslexia!! & u can get clay any craft sewing store ll have it!. Word girl for vocabulary!. Use ruler bookmark when reading with ur son he ll slow down & not be overwhelmed the school system for special needs kids & teens they suck with that. Look into 4H it's free to join no animal required either!. Highly recommend it! Ask ur homeschooling group county group they know any tutors for dyslexia? & post on next store FB for tutors for dyslexia!!.
This is so perfectly timely as I’m up at 2am searching for ways to help my daughter with spelling who was so neglected at PS K-3 when I pulled her out to teach her myself. Spelling is overwhelming and her struggles are crushing her spirit. Like you I never needed to really “learn” spelling… I just understood it. Thank you Shanna!
Thank you for providing this information. I’m so thankful for you feedback. I’m more than likely starting my rising third grader in AAR level 2 and AAS level 1 because I’m nearly 100% confident she’s dyslexic and she’s struggling. This is why we made the switch to homeschooling to begin with. I’m so thankful I’ve been able to work one on one with her to see exactly where she’s struggling and phonemic awareness is #1. Because of this she’s a struggling reader and speller. I don’t want to go another year not addressing it professionally, or trying to handle it with less expensive resources that don’t work. I’m having her reading level assessed again and preliminarily evaluated for dyslexia prior to asking our pediatrician for a referral for testing. Regardless of those results I feel like using these programs is the only way to go for my daughter to really grasp an understanding of the English language.
@@MakingEverydayMagic can we use aas if we haven’t used aar at all? She’s going into 5th grade and reads at an 8th grade level but memorization for spelling is not sticking.
We also use AAS! From commentary on their website, there is no grade level correspondence. It simply says to start spelling level 1 after you have completed reading level 1. And from there, move at the child's pace. Some child will do 1 level per year, and some can do multiple levels per year.
Thank you for this! My daughter is starting 6th grade this month and while she is a great reader she reallllllly struggles with spelling. I am starting this program once it arrives and I’m excited to see how it helps her
Yes…my 6th grader also struggles with spelling…we went through the same things and curriculum you mentioned. Using spelling you see the past year and it does seem to be the best thing for our kiddo so far! Thanks for all your info on this! Spelling is his main issue too and so b/c of that he hates writing…so working in the spelling has helped with his writing but continuing to work on it. ❤
I know I’m late to comment- I’m curious if you’re still using this program? I have seen lots of review videos on levels 1-3 but hardly anything on 4-7. Would love an update!
We are!! I think I have it slated for early this year. I am franken using it. 🫣 original teacher's guide with the new activity book. 😬 it's working well!
My 8 yr old son is almost done with AAS 2 but I am thinking of taking a brief break and going back over AAS 1 and 2. His working memory is a challenge being dyslexic so repetition is important, but AAS is the only thing that has worked
This is amazing to hear!! My daughter is in the same day and I'm gathering curriculum to start homeschooling her next year in 6th grade. Do you think starting at the very beginning will still be okay for 6th grade b/c mine struggles HARD with spelling and I'm trying to find the best thing for her b/c it will definitely be something we work on.
This sounds like a great system. My daughter will be in the 6th grade next year and I'm going to homeschool her for her middle school years (at least). I believe PS has done a bad job with teaching to spell. At one point they asked me not to give her help spelling so they'd know her deficiencies but then also told me they weren't actively teaching spelling because she'll always have spell check for her whole life. I hate that approach and it's created an issue where if her program tells her she's misspelled a word, she just chooses the first word the computer suggests, making all words spelled correctly, but the sentences make no sense because they've suggested the wrong words! If you have a moment and need a suggestion for a video, a quick run down of what makes the app so great would be nice. You talk about how great it is, but not necessarily why. IF you don't have time, though, I"m probably just going to take your word for it! lol Thanks!
Ooh, I might have this answer in another video, but it is easiest enough to answer here. The AAL programs have magnetic letter tiles for each level in AAR and AAS. They have you set them up on a 2x3 magnetic whiteboard. That's what I've used exclusively for years. I finally bought the app. 🤯 it keeps the tiles organized, and you can select program and level and even lesson to get the right tiles. There's a one step tile reset, and you can even hold the tile to hear the phonogram. So basically, it's smaller, less work, and more functions! The Downside is the extra $20.
So glad your kiddos are thriving with AALP! My question is: with your 5th grader, do you feel like you could have started with level 3 or would you say her success is due to you starting at level 1 and working your way through each level?
I'm not far enough into it to confidently say either way. I like that we started at the beginning. I honestly don't know (haven't looked) to see if they recover some of the basics. Like when to use c vs k.
We are working through AAS 1 and I'm super unsure. We are working on beginning and ending blends and struggling. Not only that, but at least at this point, alot of words are hard because we don't say the word phonetically (for instance, a writing pen we say like pin). When I say it correctly for spelling, my daughter is like "mom why are you saying that word weird?" I just wonder how it will translate to real life when we start doing more writing. I dont think she will get it correct if she just goes off the way she says things.
We also love AALP! We are on level 3 reading and level 1 spelling. My daughter (almost 7) was not interested in spelling until this past November. We started AAS after the new year. She is flying through level 1. With your older daughter on the lower level, did you have her do both the tile pull down and writing the green card words? My daughter gets annoyed with having to do both... so yesterday, I had her do the tile work with the green card and then write out the extra practice words. I was just wondering how others did it.
We started AAS level 1 this year for my first grader. We are about 4 lessons away from starting level 2. This is my absolute favorite curriculum ever! I love being able to teach her the rules!! She's not just memorizing words, she's learning rules and applying them when she's reading or spelling! It's a game changer for sure!! We have not started All About Reading but my girl is a great reader. We plan to start level 3 next year. Another thing to mention is the Box Art!!!!! In the comment box of your order you can ask them to draw a picture on your box and they will do it!! We had them draw a 🐼 with a 🏀 and it was beautiful!!!! Not only is their curriculum outstanding, but their customer service is unmatched!!!!! We put Velcro dots on the back of the tiles instead of magnets and put them on laminated paper so we can put them in a binder. We still use the tile app way more though! My daughter loves this curriculum and loves that it's not a workbook! She jokes how the teachers manual is my workbook and not hers Haha 😂
AAS has a list of words to practice for each lesson. They're also in flashcard form. I can't send a pic here. They're the words I have my kids write from dictation. You could easily drill them throughout the week. I don't. I just teach them the phonogram concept and have them spell from dictation. If they need more practice or are struggling, we will linger a bit.
It isn't the way that I learned. I was a traditional spelling list, then test kid, memorizing the words and not the why. Learning the why of spelling has helped my kids be able to spell words they don't already know by using the rules and phonograms that they've learned.
You have got this!! With my 5th grader, we started with lists, traditional style. Then chunking, with spelling u see. Now, the phonograms and rules with AAS are what is sticking!!
If you're using AAR, they recommend starting AAS after AAR level 1. I think if you're not using AAR, I would start AAS Level 1 after basic cvc words and phonograms. I would def meet her where she is. With my older girl, we started level 1, and I just let her move faster.
I highly recommend using ruler or bookmark to read a paragraph at a time or sentences at a time. School house rock definitely highly recommend DVD they talk about grammar a lot history 🏰 they have fun songs!. Word Girl very good for vocabulary!.
Making this swap has been huge for my girl! I am so glad we found something that has made spelling more smooth and more natural for her. What have you swapped and found better success?
So happy to see this video. I am using AAR2 and AAS1 with my 2nd grader who is dyslexic. We’re almost to AAS2. My 5th grader went through the public school system until midway of his 3rd grade year and dang we have been paying for it in almost every subject since. Spelling has been a doozy. After watching your success, I think I’m going to spend this summer going through the first 1-3 levels with him to register those foundational spelling skills. I’m so happy you found what worked for you all! 😊
It's been a game changer!!
Also recommend the gift of dyslexia!! & u can get clay any craft sewing store ll have it!. Word girl for vocabulary!. Use ruler bookmark when reading with ur son he ll slow down & not be overwhelmed the school system for special needs kids & teens they suck with that. Look into 4H it's free to join no animal required either!. Highly recommend it! Ask ur homeschooling group county group they know any tutors for dyslexia? & post on next store FB for tutors for dyslexia!!.
This is so perfectly timely as I’m up at 2am searching for ways to help my daughter with spelling who was so neglected at PS K-3 when I pulled her out to teach her myself. Spelling is overwhelming and her struggles are crushing her spirit. Like you I never needed to really “learn” spelling… I just understood it. Thank you Shanna!
Happy to share! I figure if I'm having these struggles, someone else is too. At the least, this group is such a wealth of information to me!!
My Son is the same. His spelling is atrocious. I am pulling him out of the public school system next year.
Best of luck!!
Thank you for providing this information. I’m so thankful for you feedback. I’m more than likely starting my rising third grader in AAR level 2 and AAS level 1 because I’m nearly 100% confident she’s dyslexic and she’s struggling. This is why we made the switch to homeschooling to begin with. I’m so thankful I’ve been able to work one on one with her to see exactly where she’s struggling and phonemic awareness is #1. Because of this she’s a struggling reader and speller. I don’t want to go another year not addressing it professionally, or trying to handle it with less expensive resources that don’t work. I’m having her reading level assessed again and preliminarily evaluated for dyslexia prior to asking our pediatrician for a referral for testing. Regardless of those results I feel like using these programs is the only way to go for my daughter to really grasp an understanding of the English language.
So I just saw that AAS 1 and 2, now come in color and with an activity book! I'm so sad we are now past those levels. Would have been awesome!!
Thanks so much!! This sounds like us and just need to decide what level to do.
I could be lying, but I think they have a placement test on their site.
AAS level 1 is designed for after AAR level 1.
@@MakingEverydayMagic can we use aas if we haven’t used aar at all? She’s going into 5th grade and reads at an 8th grade level but memorization for spelling is not sticking.
@TheSweatyTravelingMom absolutely you can! We picked it up late with my oldest. It made a huge difference!!
Love AAR! About to finish level 1 w my 5 yo. Already have AAS to start sometime next school year. So glad to hear it's going well for yall!
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We also use AAS! From commentary on their website, there is no grade level correspondence. It simply says to start spelling level 1 after you have completed reading level 1. And from there, move at the child's pace. Some child will do 1 level per year, and some can do multiple levels per year.
Right now, it's definitely working for us. I can see such a huge improvement.
Thank you for this! My daughter is starting 6th grade this month and while she is a great reader she reallllllly struggles with spelling. I am starting this program once it arrives and I’m excited to see how it helps her
My daughter has really turned a corner with her spelling.
Yes…my 6th grader also struggles with spelling…we went through the same things and curriculum you mentioned. Using spelling you see the past year and it does seem to be the best thing for our kiddo so far! Thanks for all your info on this! Spelling is his main issue too and so b/c of that he hates writing…so working in the spelling has helped with his writing but continuing to work on it. ❤
Yay!! Glad you found something that's working!
Sounds like to me he has handwriting disablity I recommend silly potty, to have him squeeze hand weights.
I'm in Canada, but the supplier I buy AAS from, does have the student packet you can buy separately, which for level 3 has the silent e book in it.
Good to know!! I briefly looked and just couldn't find it easily.
I know I’m late to comment- I’m curious if you’re still using this program? I have seen lots of review videos on levels 1-3 but hardly anything on 4-7. Would love an update!
We are!! I think I have it slated for early this year. I am franken using it. 🫣 original teacher's guide with the new activity book. 😬 it's working well!
My 8 yr old son is almost done with AAS 2 but I am thinking of taking a brief break and going back over AAS 1 and 2. His working memory is a challenge being dyslexic so repetition is important, but AAS is the only thing that has worked
I just love the approach. It's great to hear your feedback from a dyslexic need!
This is amazing to hear!! My daughter is in the same day and I'm gathering curriculum to start homeschooling her next year in 6th grade. Do you think starting at the very beginning will still be okay for 6th grade b/c mine struggles HARD with spelling and I'm trying to find the best thing for her b/c it will definitely be something we work on.
I started my 4 th at the beginning. I just told her that some of it may be remedial so we can go as quickly as she wants to.
@@MakingEverydayMagic Fantastic, thank you so much!
This sounds like a great system. My daughter will be in the 6th grade next year and I'm going to homeschool her for her middle school years (at least). I believe PS has done a bad job with teaching to spell. At one point they asked me not to give her help spelling so they'd know her deficiencies but then also told me they weren't actively teaching spelling because she'll always have spell check for her whole life. I hate that approach and it's created an issue where if her program tells her she's misspelled a word, she just chooses the first word the computer suggests, making all words spelled correctly, but the sentences make no sense because they've suggested the wrong words!
If you have a moment and need a suggestion for a video, a quick run down of what makes the app so great would be nice. You talk about how great it is, but not necessarily why. IF you don't have time, though, I"m probably just going to take your word for it! lol Thanks!
Ooh, I might have this answer in another video, but it is easiest enough to answer here.
The AAL programs have magnetic letter tiles for each level in AAR and AAS. They have you set them up on a 2x3 magnetic whiteboard. That's what I've used exclusively for years. I finally bought the app. 🤯 it keeps the tiles organized, and you can select program and level and even lesson to get the right tiles. There's a one step tile reset, and you can even hold the tile to hear the phonogram.
So basically, it's smaller, less work, and more functions! The Downside is the extra $20.
@@MakingEverydayMagic Thank you so much for taking the time to answer!! I agree, that seems worth the price!
I still have the board but I haven't pulled it out all year😅
Traditional spelling had never worked for my daughter either. We moved to Sequential Spelling last year (3rd grade) and have seen tremendous growth.
I forgot to say we tried Abeka, Evan Moor, and leveled spelling lists through a blended school before we found Sequential Spelling.
I am not familiar with that program, but glad you found something that works!
So glad your kiddos are thriving with AALP! My question is: with your 5th grader, do you feel like you could have started with level 3 or would you say her success is due to you starting at level 1 and working your way through each level?
I'm not far enough into it to confidently say either way. I like that we started at the beginning. I honestly don't know (haven't looked) to see if they recover some of the basics. Like when to use c vs k.
We are working through AAS 1 and I'm super unsure. We are working on beginning and ending blends and struggling. Not only that, but at least at this point, alot of words are hard because we don't say the word phonetically (for instance, a writing pen we say like pin). When I say it correctly for spelling, my daughter is like "mom why are you saying that word weird?" I just wonder how it will translate to real life when we start doing more writing. I dont think she will get it correct if she just goes off the way she says things.
So far, we haven't had too much confusion as long as we are discussing those things as they arise.
Thanks for your video❤ What's the app that you use? Thank you!
The letter tiles app, it's made by All About Learning to replace the physical letter tiles.
We also love AALP! We are on level 3 reading and level 1 spelling. My daughter (almost 7) was not interested in spelling until this past November. We started AAS after the new year. She is flying through level 1. With your older daughter on the lower level, did you have her do both the tile pull down and writing the green card words? My daughter gets annoyed with having to do both... so yesterday, I had her do the tile work with the green card and then write out the extra practice words. I was just wondering how others did it.
I let her spell half on the app and write half in cursive. 2 birds, 1 stone there🤣
We started AAS level 1 this year for my first grader. We are about 4 lessons away from starting level 2. This is my absolute favorite curriculum ever! I love being able to teach her the rules!! She's not just memorizing words, she's learning rules and applying them when she's reading or spelling! It's a game changer for sure!! We have not started All About Reading but my girl is a great reader. We plan to start level 3 next year. Another thing to mention is the Box Art!!!!! In the comment box of your order you can ask them to draw a picture on your box and they will do it!! We had them draw a 🐼 with a 🏀 and it was beautiful!!!! Not only is their curriculum outstanding, but their customer service is unmatched!!!!! We put Velcro dots on the back of the tiles instead of magnets and put them on laminated paper so we can put them in a binder. We still use the tile app way more though! My daughter loves this curriculum and loves that it's not a workbook! She jokes how the teachers manual is my workbook and not hers Haha 😂
Box art for the win!!!
I’m trying to get a grasp on AAS. Do you use a weekly spelling list at all to practice throughout the week?
AAS has a list of words to practice for each lesson. They're also in flashcard form. I can't send a pic here. They're the words I have my kids write from dictation. You could easily drill them throughout the week. I don't. I just teach them the phonogram concept and have them spell from dictation. If they need more practice or are struggling, we will linger a bit.
Scroll down on this page and it gives you the explanation of not the traditional list approach.
www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/
It isn't the way that I learned. I was a traditional spelling list, then test kid, memorizing the words and not the why. Learning the why of spelling has helped my kids be able to spell words they don't already know by using the rules and phonograms that they've learned.
Thank you! This helps. We are on the struggle bus, so I’m thinking it will be a slower process. We got this though.
You have got this!! With my 5th grader, we started with lists, traditional style. Then chunking, with spelling u see. Now, the phonograms and rules with AAS are what is sticking!!
So my daughter is going into 6th grade and struggles in spellings. In your opinion was it necessary to start at level 1?
We did, just for the foundation, but she was also younger. I let her work through the program at her pace, and she went through 2 levels in 1 year.
This video shows us adding in AAS in 4th
th-cam.com/video/Udga25WkT2s/w-d-xo.html
All About Spelling also has a placement test on their site that may help.
How time consuming is this for you as the parent? Is there a way for a child to work through this somewhat independently?
Our spelling lessons take maybe 20 minutes. We work together and it's done very quickly.
Would you recommend level 2 for 1st grade? Or should I start with what I think she knows?
If you're using AAR, they recommend starting AAS after AAR level 1. I think if you're not using AAR, I would start AAS Level 1 after basic cvc words and phonograms. I would def meet her where she is. With my older girl, we started level 1, and I just let her move faster.
I highly recommend using ruler or bookmark to read a paragraph at a time or sentences at a time. School house rock definitely highly recommend DVD they talk about grammar a lot history 🏰 they have fun songs!. Word Girl very good for vocabulary!.
We love Word Girl and Schoolhouse Rock!!