The Spelling Strategies Program is an online subscription course that teaches essential spelling strategies that should be taught and learnt in primary school. It’s specifically designed for older learners (10 years and above) who want a more mature approach—without the frustration of programs that feel too young or childish. While the program is primarily intended for parents to use at home with their children, teachers and tutors are also finding it highly user-friendly and effective for helping older students who struggle with spelling.
The Spelling Strategies Program stands out for three important reasons:
1. Help for parents
This program empowers parents who want to support their children with literacy but aren’t sure how to start. Video lessons allow parents and children to learn together, and all the materials are provided, so there’s no extra work for you.
2. Designed for older learners
Older children often don’t want to spend too much time going over the basics. That’s why the program introduces foundational spelling strategies and skills in the early units in a clear, accessible way that helps children catch on quickly.
3. Making spelling logical
Many people who struggle with spelling think English is confusing and frustrating. This program shows that spelling does follow rules and patterns, making it easier to understand and learn.
1. Access the Course:
Once you subscribe, you’ll have access to the program for a full year. Log in to the online platform to find all 15 units, each containing video lessons, activities, and worksheets.
2. Follow the Lessons:
Each unit features an interactive video lesson that teaches essential spelling strategies and rules. These are designed so that the learner activity participates in the lesson using a whiteboard, while the adult offers support (and learns) at the same time. If you are an adult accessing the program for your own spelling development, feel free to contact us to find out how the program can work for you.
3. Complete the Activities:
After each lesson, there are worksheets and activities to practice what you’ve learned. These are designed to reinforce the strategies and help you apply them to real words.
Date:
Friday 13th December
Time
9:30am to 11:30am
Location:
SPELD SA, 715 South Road, Black Forest, Adelaide, South Australia
Cost:
$20 Redeemable on the Spelling Strategies Program!
Plus, when you purchase the Spelling Strategies Program, you'll receive a FREE Workbook (worth $70)!
Who is this Workshop for:
What we will cover in the workshop:
The latest research on how children, especially older children, learn to spell.
Common misconceptions about older learners with spelling difficulties.
How parents can use the Spelling Strategies Program at home with their children.
How tutors and teachers can use the Spelling Strategies Program to support older learners.
"I have used the Spelling Strategies Program with huge success with many of my students and recommend it widely, to schools, parents and teachers. I cannot praise and recommend the Spelling Strategies Program highly enough."
Jan Daly
Teacher | Learning Matters
Here's a quick look at the structure of each unit in the Spelling Strategies Program. The program is thoughtfully designed to meet a variety of needs—whether you're a parent with limited time, a homeschooling parent seeking a more in-depth approach, or a tutor or teacher. To ensure flexibility, each unit includes two optional steps, allowing families to tailor the program to suit their lifestyle and learning goals.
Each unit begins with an engaging pre-recorded video lesson that introduces the key spelling strategies for that unit. Learners actively participate by using a whiteboard and marker, with support from an adult when needed. It’s a fun and interactive way for everyone to learn together!
Each video lesson in the program is supported by a printable workbook designed to reinforce learning. You can download and print these from your subscription, or purchase professionally printed copies of the complete set.
Children who struggle with spelling need to master the most commonly used words in the English language to confidently tackle everyday writing tasks. Each workbook includes a list of 10 high-frequency words to focus on, conveniently placed on the back cover.
Each unit includes a short list of words designed to reinforce the spelling strategies covered in the video lesson. If you're working with a child, simply read the words aloud for them to write and then explore the spelling secrets provided with the list! This step is an optional addition for those seeking a thorough approach but can be easily skipped for the online quiz (step 5).
The online quizzes are a fun and simple way for your child to finish each unit and for you to track their progress. Simply click the link provided in your subscription, and your child can complete the quiz in about 10 minutes!
Children who struggle with spelling often have difficulties with writing as well. Dictation is an effective way to improve both skills because the learner can focus on essential writing skills like spelling, handwriting and using punctuation without the added pressure of deciding what to write. In dictation, an adult reads sentences aloud, and the learner uses the spelling skills they've learned to write the sentences. As with step 4, this is an optional part of the program, included for those seeking a more thorough learning experience.
Select the option that best suits your needs:
Get instant access to the first half of the Spelling Strategies Program. This option is ideal for those who prefer to split the payment into two installments.
Unlock the full potential of the Spelling Strategies Program with complete access to all 15 units, ready for you to work through at your own pace. Start your journey to spelling success today!
Unlock full access to the Spelling Strategies Program and enjoy the convenience of our Complete Learning Kit. Along with the digital access, you'll receive hard copies of both workbooks ($70 each). While these materials are available as printable PDFs with the full access option, this package ensures you have everything in hand, ready to use.
When you purchase the Spelling Strategies Program, you'll get free access to all course materials, ready for download and printing. Due to popular demand, we've also compiled these resources into professionally printed hard copies, available for purchase.
Workbook Part One
Contains all of the workbooks from Units 1-9 of the Spelling Strategies Program.
Workbook Part Two
Contains all of the workbooks from Units 10-15 of the Spelling Strategies Program.
Instructor's Manual
Contains all of the word lists, spelling strategies and dictations sentences that are in the Spelling Strategies Program.
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"I have used this program for a term, with my 14 year old son. He’s always struggled with spelling & no matter how many times we reviewed things, it failed to stick. We are half way through this program and I am thrilled with it so far. The lessons are well thought out & easy to manage. The way it’s taught, is different to any other programs we’ve tried. Helping us both understand how the English language is put together, rather than trying to memorise how to spell words. It’s giving him tools & strategies to work out the structure of the words, which enables him to spell them correctly. He was also relieved that we didn’t waste time starting from scratch again, which most programs encourage. He was able to move through the basics very quickly, boosting his interest & confidence. Really looking forward to finishing this program with him, as I think it’s what we’ve been needing all along."
Julie (parent)
I hated writing because spelling just didn't make sense to me. Now I feel so much more confident with writing because I now use strategies and rules to help me.
I did a spelling test at the start of term and got 41%. I completed The Spelling Strategies Program in one term and I've just done the same test again (at the end of the term) and got 71%
I'm going through the Spelling Strategies Program with my boy and it's fantastic. I write for a living and I've even learnt a few things. I guess I've always known the how (to spell words) but now I know the why (words are spelled that way). It's been enlightening!
I started using this program last term and have really enjoyed it so far. The lessons are fast, easy, you learn lots and the set up is great. Another bonus is the website is easy to use and access everything.
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