Testimonials

Cathy Duffy — Homeschool Curriculum Reviewer

Sequential Spelling is a uniquely constructed spelling system that was originally created to help dyslexic students and others with learning difficulties. However, the program has also proved useful with other students as well.

The program incorporates four key features that reflect Sequential Spelling's unusual methodology:

• Words are taught in relationship to one another, both horizontally and vertically.
• Children can figure out the rules for themselves from their relationships and commonalities — spelling rules are not explicitly taught.
• Students begin by 'testing' themselves, trying to write words correctly before they study them.
• Words for each level are selected for common phonetic elements rather than grade-level appropriateness.

The Curriculum Choice

"Most spelling curricula focus on typical age ability and memorising lists. In contrast, Sequential Spelling begins with the basis of the words, adds consonants making word families, then adds prefixes and suffixes. So your child sees right away how to build complex words and can immediately apply them to writing."

"This curriculum took the 'hair pulling' out of our day. Its simple and repetitive approach made sense to my learner, so there was no struggle. He knew what was expected, which took the stress out of being tested each week."

Melanie C. — Homeschool Parent

"I have used Sequential Spelling as our exclusive spelling program in homeschooling my 4 children. My oldest is 12 years old and about to finish book 7. He didn't start out as a very good speller, which was compounded by the fact that his vocabulary grew exponentially thanks to his love of reading and my insistence on his reading classic literature. Obviously we've stuck with the program, and his spelling has improved dramatically."

Julie M.

"Thank you very much! We are loving Sequential Spelling — it is already making a difference in my daughter's spelling."

Karen C.

"Thank you! Thank you so much! This is just another reason why I love your program so much — you take care of your customers even when it's our fault! I keep telling more people about this great program."