Spelling Power and Spelling by Sound and Structure Homeschool Honest Review

[@TheChan7]

This was great. We’re always looking for spelling programs that will work since we have a very struggling speller. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@vanessawatson8199]

Thank you for this review. I was on the fence for Spelling by Sound and Structure. It was great to hear how you’ve used it, as well as the pros and cons. I think I may try it for next year.

[@thehenhouse6183]

Good luck with it! I think you will really enjoy it. The workbooks are very gentle, yet comprehensive. I always enjoy hearing the pros and cons of a curriculum. Glad it was useful for you!

[@93seldomseen]

Thanks for this review. We are new to homeschooling and I purchased Practical Spelling (very similar to the Rod and Staff) but I'm thinking of getting Spelling Power instead.

[@thehenhouse6183]

Thanks for watching this review! I hope your homeschooling journey is off to a great start!

[@koriking1399]

Thank you for this video!!! Another MFW mama here!! This was super helpful. I also have a kiddo flying through the Rod and Staff spelling and will definitely supplement with the Spelling Power when we finish early next week. Are you still enjoying Spelling with Sound and Structure?

[@toledoleslie]

I was looking for reviews of spelling power and found your channel. This was so helpful and now I am looking into spelling with sound and structure. I have a child with learning differences that make memorization slow and painful, so I do not think spelling power is right for her. Someone gifted me spelling with sound and structure grade 6, but my kids aren't there yet so I didn't appreciate how the program works. Now that I understand better I am ordering grade 3, which is very affordable on Thrift Books. Thank you!

[@thehenhouse6183]

Glad you found a curriculum that works best for your child! We love Spelling by Sound and Structure and we will continue to use it within our home. Blessings as you continue homeschooling! Thanks again for watching. :)

[@thehenhouse6183]

Thanks for stopping by! To see up close images of the curriculum content, visit my blog post regarding this review at: the-henhouse.com/2019/04/25/spelling-curriculum-review-spelling-power-and-spelling-by-sound-structure/

[@stephaniesalas6539]

What age/grade do you switch from SBSS to Spelling Power?!

[@thehenhouse6183]

Hi Stephanie! Sorry for the very late response. I was not receiving notifications on my channel for some reason. I switched when my daughter was in 5th going into 6th, if I remember. Around middle school was when she wanted just a list. You could switch earlier if you’d like. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@msdjones30]

We use Abeka and I think my oldest son will be using spelling power in addition. He really struggles.

[@thehenhouse6183]

We really enjoyed using some Abeka curriculum! They have a great spelling program also. Take it one day at a time. He will get it! Thanks for watching the video. I hope it was valuable to you!

[@msdjones30]

@@thehenhouse6183 Thank you, Yes I agree. The Abeka Academy accredited program moves very quickly. We need more than a week to master 30 words. It's really a challenge. I hope to to get different techniques and concepts this year from Spelling power and stay with the program.

[@stephaniesalas6539]

Do you use both curriculum to the same student?

[@thehenhouse6183]

Hi Stephanie, No, I do not use both currently. One curriculum is enough unless your child can memorize words quickly. My daughter did, and she used to memorize spelling words from both books, but that was because it interested her! My oldest is now doing Spelling Power on her own, and my second grader is using Spelling by Sound and Structure. Once my Kindergartener is old enough, he will also do SBSS. Hope this review was helpful to you!

[@stephaniesalas6539]

@@thehenhouse6183 What age/grade do you switch to Spelling Power?