Spelling Power
Who it fits
One affordable book that covers every child and grade, for a parent who doesn't mind giving a quick daily test. Look elsewhere if you're juggling several kids at different levels, want an open-and-go workbook a child does alone, or need a scripted Orton-Gillingham program for dyslexia.
How it scores
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How demanding the material is versus grade level. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1gentle, below grade
- 2relaxed
- 3on grade
- 4demanding
- 5advanced
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How much the parent is present and teaching. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1hands-off
- 2light
- 3shared
- 4leading
- 5parent-taught
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How much the parent prepares before a lesson. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1open-and-go
- 2minimal
- 3moderate
- 4involved
- 5heavy
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How much daily work is on a device. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1fully offline
- 2mostly offline
- 3blended
- 4mostly digital
- 5fully digital
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How much the child can do alone. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1adult-led
- 2guided
- 3semi-independent
- 4mostly independent
- 5fully independent
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How long a daily lesson takes the child. Where a program lands on the 1 to 5 scale:
- 1under 15 min
- 215 to 25 min
- 325 to 40 min
- 440 to 60 min
- 560+ min
At a glance
What parents consistently praise
- One book covers every kid from first grade to high school
- Kids only study the words they miss
- Fifteen minutes a day and you are done
- Buy it once and reuse it for years
- Great value for a big family
What parents report as challenges
- You read a thick manual before you can start
- Gets mom-intensive with three or more kids at different levels
- Repeated words get boring for strong spellers
- Pricey upfront if it is just one child
How it shifts by grade
Retake the placement test each year to reset each child's level. Grades 1-2 stick to oral games, and the written ten-step method comes in from about age 8 up through adult.
Additional notes
Sold as a base manual, Basic Pack, or Deluxe Pack. It is a program you administer, not a self-teaching workbook. The current stock is the 5th Edition.
Cost
| Price | $64.95 base (one book, all ages) |
| Consumable | No |
| Per child / year | Very low, one ~$65 book serves the whole family for years |
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