Spelling Curriculum Comparison | Spelling You See, Abeka, and TGATB Curriculum Detailed Review

In this video, I will give you a thorough look inside of a few levels of Spelling You See and of Abeka Spelling, so that you can understand how spelling is taught in these very different programs. In addition, I will show you The Good and The Beautiful's Language Arts curriclum, and explain how that curriculum approaches spelling.
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[@dawnhankins6139]

We started out with spelling you see and decided to change it because we didn’t think it was challenging enough. We tried bju press for one year. It was okay but it wasn’t clicking. Last year we switched to Evan Moore and we had to just add so much extra because it just wasn’t enough. We are switching back to spelling you see this next school year. His spelling was so much better when we used spelling you see. He went backwards with the others. Finding vowel chunks and all the others really does help a ton

[@SevenInAll]

I do think that there's a lot of value in Spelling You See's very visual approach, where kids need to look closely at the different parts of a word--it's not going to work for every kid, but there's a lot to like about it!

[@abroadtravels6749]

Thank you for this comparison. I agree with you! I am all for doubling up on curriculum when needed. I have found that having different perspectives and methods is helpful in reinforcing ideas and concepts.

[@SevenInAll]

Thank you! Glad to hear it, because I have also seen the benefits of "layered" instruction...using curriculums that overlap in subject area but have different methods and ways of explaining concepts.

[@GatuvelaKdK]

Thank you so much!! This is just the video I was looking for.

[@SevenInAll]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lifewithginab]

I really like the approach for level 4 for the good and the beautiful. The spelling workshop looks great. With level 1 we did the activities but we definitely had to do some extra practice for my son to really grasp the spelling words and even then it was quite difficult. Very interested to see how the new edition from k to level 2 will look like. Really enjoyed this video Rachel!

[@SevenInAll]

I think that at the first grade level, the fact that ALL the words are sight words/tricky words/rulebreakers...can be really overwhelming for kids. The other levels of TGATB follow that same approach, but it won't necessarily be as challenging just because kids are older. And yes, I wonder what they will change about level 1 spelling.

[@tori.homeschoolingmom]

Wow, those Grade 1, Unit 1 spelling words would send me running from TGTB. Good to hear they are making changes! Thanks for the review, we had already decided on SYS but sometimes it’s nice to have a decision confirmed through flip-throughs. 👍

[@SevenInAll]

Yes, I think TGATB has made some positive changes to their spelling program, but Spelling-You-See is a fantastic option!

[@juliequates9529]

We're using Spelling you see this year with my 8 year old. Our phonics program incorporated spelling with reading (I'm still unsure if I liked that approach) was excellent for reading but we're still struggling with Spelling. I like the visual and hands on approach of Spelling you see. Great reviews thank you

[@SevenInAll]

We've used and liked Spelling You See quite a bit!

[@sarahmora5207]

Thank you for doing this video! I use AlphaPhonics for spelling words but I have to make it up which is challenging.

[@SevenInAll]

Yes, making up your own spelling lists is very doable, but definitely takes more time!

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

Spelling u see looks awesome, we haven’t tried it yet!!! We love TGTB language arts but don’t always find it enough. We do the spelling but add in extra stuff when needed!!! We double up as it doesn’t take long to do TGTB spelling!!! It depends if we double up on a subject. We don’t want it to take too long or be too intense but we double up on TGTB spelling and other spelling activities, we may do a spelling curriculum if I find one.

[@SevenInAll]

Yes, I feel like spelling is an easy subject to "double up on" or do some extra practice when kids need it.

[@lisaroper421]

That was very helpful! I am really struggling to know what to do about spelling. I am not an easy speller myself, and one of my daughters is really not clicking with TGATB. The rules in 4 seem pretty esoteric to me, so I have a hard time blaming her that they aren't sticking. And, despite what you say (and I totally see the reasoning of), we will probably not double up, since I don't want to have to fight for a subject that I personally hate too! 😅

[@SevenInAll]

I will say I'm not personally not the biggest fan of TGATB spelling...I think it can work for some...with struggling spellers, I feel like a more straightforward approach can often be more successful.

[@lisaroper421]

@@SevenInAll I can believe that is true for sure! They do have cute ideas for practicing the words, we might keep using those!

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[@bridgetbetler5356]

I was so excited for this video as I’m a naturally good speller as are a few of my kiddos. However, I have one in particular that struggles terribly. I haven’t had success with G&B as I believe it’s good only if you are a naturally good speller (which, my 10 year old daughter and 7 year old son use and it works). I will say aforementioned daughter also did have a couple of years with All About Spelling prior to just using G&B LA. So, for my struggling speller, I have returned to AAS because he needs patterns of spelling. Anyway, off to watch this video (yes, I commented before watching 😂)!

[@SevenInAll]

I agree with you that TGATB spelling is most likely to work for kids who naturally click with spelling and just need a little practice on memorizing tricky words and learning some overarching "rules" of spelling. For seriously struggling spellers...it can end up being a lifelong journey regardless of which curriculum you use (I have a sister with dyslexia who is very successful in her work as an economics teacher--but she has a habit of asking her husband or me to look over anything she writes because she knows that spelling is a weak point for her. She's developed good skills of knowing what she doesn't know and solving the problem.)--but I think AAS sounds like a good option!

[@bridgetbetler5356]

After watching, I wanted to add that I add on the AAS! He also does Explode the Code for reading, but, honestly, it helps for spelling as well!

[@milenameguerditchian5854]

Thanks so much for your videos 😁 I was wondering what your opinion is on All About Spelling? I have an almost kinder and almost 2nd grader.

[@SevenInAll]

I've never used it, so I have no personal experience. From what I have seen of it and heard--some kids have great success with it, and for others, it can be a little "too much", or a little overwhelming. Some kids don't need as much to grasp onto spelling, and a simpler approach can work well, while others will benefit from the more involved method that All About Spelling uses.

[@milenameguerditchian5854]

@@SevenInAll thank you for your response. I appreciate your time ☺️

[@pixelated23-b9z]

My first grader uses all about spelling. He is a good speller and good reader so we don’t really need to use the tiles or cards every time. But i use the tiles app when i need to (never used the actual tiles). I like how they introduce the rules and i it’s very open and go.

[@simplyraisingarrows7369]

Is there a spelling curriculum you would suggest more for special needs kids ? My 7 year old has adhd and dyslexia and can't read yet and my 12 year old is on the spectrum and has add , he is a great reader but not good with spelling ?

[@SevenInAll]

I have no experience with it myself - but I know many people like to use All About Spelling for kids who really struggle with spelling, it's worth looking into. I do like Spelling You See as a program for kids who struggle (we started using it specifically because of a struggling speller)--I think the very visual approach of breaking down the words into chunks and highlighting different clusters of letters has a lot of merit...but I'm not sure if it'll 'click' with all kinds of learners.