We've just started All About Spelling, and we really like it (we're only 2 lessons in). I'm considering getting All About Reading (Level 2), but it's somewhat pricey. I'm wondering if we need to do both...All About Spelling and All About Reading? Any thoughts?
I think it will depend on your kid. I tried just teaching my boys with just spelling and it did not take. But with the reading program it's really taking hold. I could see some kids really getting it with just the spelling.
ReplyDeleteAsk Carisa or Jolanthe of 1+1+1=1 and homeschool creations I know they use it but not sure if they use both?
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I don't think you "need" both. I use AAS 1 and OPGTR with my son and that is a great alternative combination. I have used and reviewed AAR prelevel 1 and level 1 and while it is a great program, it wasn't a good fit for my son. I don't think you have to feel like you are missing out if you only use AAS. It also depends on how well O can already read. When I started AAS with Bear, AAR didn't exist yet, but it would have been redundant for her to have since she was already a reader.
ReplyDeleteWe use AAS alone, though I've purchased a few readers from AAR -- only to find we really didn't need them. For whatever reason, AAS helped my son (now 1st grade) to pick up reading very quickly when we started it last year.
ReplyDeleteWe are using both, but we just started a week or so ago. I can try and let you know how it goes. I bought Level 1 in AAR, but it is pretty easy for my daughter, so I have debated getting level 2 as well.
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