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cfa83
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Posted: Aug 06 2007 at 9:41pm \| IP Logged

Utilizing CHC spellers is appealing to me for the obvious reasons over SWR, Phonic Pathways, Spelling Power, Explode the Code or Spelling Workout. I have always wanted our kids to learn through syllabication. Does anyone have any experience in any of these? I like the idea of SWR in it's completeness but am concerned how much time I would have to put in. I also like the idea of one spelling book for all the kids (Spelling Power plus workbooks).

I don't care for busy work. Can anyone help?

Mary G
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Posted: Aug 06 2007 at 9:53pm \| IP Logged

I like the CHC spellers -- they fit with my memories of grammar school ... funny thing, I HATED spellers and actually "flunked" 2nd grade spelling because I thought they were so redundant ...

In other words, I SO want to order the CHC spellers or my own comfort, but would rather REALLY try to get the kids spelling the CM way by teaching them words as they need them, writing them on the chalkboard/wipe board,having them visualize the words, and then "own" the word...

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Posted: Aug 09 2007 at 9:14am \| IP Logged

I can only comment on CHC spellers. I used them for my 2nd and 3rd grader last year and will be using them again this year. My kids liked them; I thought they were ok. I asked what they liked about them and they said that it was short, easy and when they finished the page they knew they were done. I have outdoor kids who would rather be in their boots by the pond, so anything too subjective just drives them crazy because they want to know - when am I done? when is this done? how much longer? CHC spellers are thorough, teach appropriate words and have a variety of activities to keep it interesting. I also like that every so many lessons is a review.

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Posted: Aug 09 2007 at 10:24pm \| IP Logged

I just received our first CHC speller. I think we used Spelling Workout (MCP?) last year. It was way too easy and we skipped a lot of it. I am impressed with CHC's so far. I'm quite pleased.

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