Yes! This can be used with any phonics or reading curriculum. As you teach your phonics lesson, the will be a correlating spelling list to go with most of those lessons. You can choose to follow your phonics progression or use our suggested scope and sequence. 

Each dictation session or practice activity takes about 10-15 minutes. Most teachers focus on spelling 3-4 times a week for 15 minutes each time. This is a very small time commitment for a very big reward!

Teaching spelling patterns instead of having students memorize word lists is supported by research from the Science of Reading (SOR), which emphasizes the importance of understanding how language works rather than rote memorization. This deepens the letter-sound correspondence and facilitates the transfer of spelling patterns to new words. Explicit instruction of specific spelling patterns can also support morphological awareness and promote long-term retention of spelling.

To make it easier for teachers and home educators, we have bundled all levels of spelling into one resource. This means you'll have access to all of the spelling patterns. Many teachers start with the level they teach, while others look for patterns their students are struggling the most with. We also have many interventionists who use the lessons in small groups and choose the lessons their students need the most.

Handwriting is essential for learning to spell because it strengthens the connection between letter formation, sound, and meaning. When students physically write out words, they engage multiple brain pathways, including motor memory, which helps reinforce the spelling patterns and rules they are learning. The act of writing requires attention to detail, prompting students to focus on the sequence of letters and the sounds they represent. This multisensory engagement improves their ability to recall spellings and apply them in future writing tasks. Additionally, handwriting supports orthographic mapping, where the brain links the sounds in words to their written form, making spelling more automatic over time. Once students master the spelling rules, they can move on to typing.

Yes! Do not purchase this resource if you own the classroom or homeschool program.

No, this is not a membership! You will own the materials you purchase to use for personal use. You may access them in your dashboard for the lifetime of the program.

Like phonics, the spelling patterns need to be directly taught. Once you have taught and practiced the rules, you can use the spelling rule posters we've included to help students apply these patterns to their writing. These can be placed in a binder as a reference tool for students during writing time!