Spelling helps.....

As I prepare for the upcoming school year, I am taking a different approach to spelling. In the past, our spelling has been more theme-based. As we studied the solar system or birds or the original 13 colonies, our spelling lists reflected each unit. But I want this year to be more structured and intentional as far as spelling goes. Here are some sites I've found intriguing, informative, or both..... I'm not saying everything these sites ascribe to is something I agree with or what I'm using or think you should, so read with wisdom and glean carefully!

http://www.spelling.org/free/instructional/how_to_develop_your_own_sequenti.htm This is part of the AVKO site, in the freebies section. I am considering using their samples as a guide and want to spend more time reading about the methodology of how this works. I don't think I'll necessarily go with all their procedures, though.

http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/spelling/courseoutline.htm I like how this course integrates actual word usage, dictionary practice, and grammar.

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/spelling-levela.html Have I shared this site before? I just found it in the last week or so and am very tempted to just go with the curriculum they offer. I do need to spend more time looking at it and considering how it fits our goals.

http://www.spelling.hemscott.net/#prefixes This site is not the easiest to navigate, but I can see it being beneficial, particularly in giving attention to trouble areas in spelling.

http://www.spinandspell.com/ This site has interactive games to make spelling fun, particularly for younger students, I would think. The words are organized into categories.

http://anneelliott.com/blog/?p=400 This blog offers some great free resources and helpful direction for those of us seeking guidance in the process of teaching spelling.

Anyhow, this is where I am right now--I am so very open to any suggestions or ideas y'all have about spelling these days!