Workable, consistent spelling for youngsters        Rating:

I have tried many different spelling curriculums over the years amongst my seven children. The Spelling Workout series captures their attention. It isn't too long or too short. The words gradually increase in number throughout the lower elementary grades. It doesn't overburdened the kids. They enjoy the activities. It is parent friendly. Much of the work can be done independently if the child is a fluent reader. There is adequate reinforcement for learning the words in a reasonable amount of time.

loved it        Rating:

I've used this for 2 of my children and it was a great starting spelling book. It gave them the confidence they needed to excel. It was just the right level for any early emergent reader. The book is brightly colored and fun. It works well with the MCP phonics, which is one of my favorite phonic programs. I have home-schooled for 12 years and have used many phonics and spelling books and MCP is my favorite.

Could have lived without it        Rating:

I ordered this book as a recommendation from A Well Trained Mind. We are using Phonics Pathways as our book to teach reading. I have found that the writing and spelling suggestions in Phonics Pathways are sufficient to build spelling skills and do not need this book in addition to teach spelling to my first grader.

Great Spelling Curriculum        Rating:

I'm a homeschooler. I ordered this workbook for my first grader. It is phonics based, has simple and direct lessons, and a veriety of activities. We are half way through the book and I'm very pleased with it. I have already ordered another copy for my younger son and the Level B for next year. I plan on using Spelling Workout for as long as the kids keep learning from it. It seems to work for us. It's a very good book...definitely worth a try!

Will be looking for another spelling curriculum        Rating:

I bought this book along with Level B upon the recommendation from The Well-Trained MInd for my 5-year-old son. He is naturally a very good speller since he's been reading for quite some time now. We looked through the books when they first arrived and knew immediately that they would be too easy, but we're going through them anyways because it's good handwriting practice. I set the Italic Handwriting book A alphabet in front of him while he works on this. There's also some proofreading exercises, which is new and fun for him. That being said, I will be looking for a more rigorous spelling curriculum since he loves this subject and wants to be challenged. I would recommend this if your child is still working on phonics and beginning reading, otherwise it may be too easy.

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