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We're often asked if Spelling You See uses phonics to teach spelling. Learn how Spelling You See's use of phonics differs from most other programs.

Are Phonics Taught in Spelling You See?

About Jean Soyke

Jean Soyke is a certified elementary educator with specialties in math and curriculum development. She taught in both public and private schools before homeschooling her four children, grades K-12.

July 1, 2016

We're often asked if Spelling You See uses phonics to teach spelling. Learn how Spelling You See's use of phonics differs from most other … [Read more...] about Are Phonics Taught in Spelling You See?

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The very repetitive nature of nursery rhymes creates an atmosphere of social interaction with children that helps their language skills develop.

Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes

About Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe educated her children at home for 21 years. With a degree in child development, she laughingly says it was not necessarily helpful for raising her own six children. She owned her own business for 15 years, as well as being involved in several nonprofit boards. She has spent the last 10 years in positions of homeschool advocacy and comes to Demme Learning as a Placement Specialist. She loves the outdoors, all things furry, and is in the process of learning farming and beekeeping skills.

June 17, 2016

Let’s play a quick game. I say, “Jack and Jill went up the hill to ____.” Can you finish the rhyme? I’ll bet you can. What is it about nursery rhymes … [Read more...] about Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes

Category iconReading,  Spelling,  Spelling You See,  Writing

Patti, Sandra, Mary, Sindy, Amanda, and Linda explain how to deal with word problems.

Tales from Customer Service: Word Problem Tips

About Carolyn McKalips

Carolyn has a B.S. in secondary education and English from Millersville University, and thinks teamwork is one of the hardest things worth doing.

June 10, 2016

Patti, Sandra, Mary, Sindy, Amanda, and Linda explain how to deal with word problems, and give some asked-for advice on how to deal with … [Read more...] about Tales from Customer Service: Word Problem Tips

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How can a fluent reader be placed at a lower level in Spelling You See?

Why Can’t My Fluent Reader Start Higher in Spelling You See?

About Jean Soyke

Jean Soyke is a certified elementary educator with specialties in math and curriculum development. She taught in both public and private schools before homeschooling her four children, grades K-12.

June 3, 2016

“That can’t be right!” This is a common reaction when parents view the results of the Spelling You See placement assessments. “But he’s such a good … [Read more...] about Why Can’t My Fluent Reader Start Higher in Spelling You See?

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"I just want people to know it’s normal to have days when it’s not together. They’re doing great." Read more stories from our customer service team.

Tales from Customer Service: We Were Students

About Carolyn McKalips

Carolyn has a B.S. in secondary education and English from Millersville University, and thinks teamwork is one of the hardest things worth doing.

May 17, 2016

Because of your positive response to our last post about what our Customer Service representatives think about their work, we present Part 2. Patti, … [Read more...] about Tales from Customer Service: We Were Students

Category iconTales from Customer Service

Over the years I’ve heard a LOT of homeschooler jokes and thought that it would be fun to share of them with you.

You Might Be a Homeschooler If…

About Demme Learning

May 13, 2016

I was the valedictorian in my class and voted most likely to succeed...I was also a homeschooler. My parents homeschooled me and my three brothers, … [Read more...] about You Might Be a Homeschooler If…

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When you get your Math-U-See blocks in the mail, we hope you’re impressed by how brightly and beautifully the packaging is.

Who Puts the Blocks Together for the First Time?

About Carolyn McKalips

Carolyn has a B.S. in secondary education and English from Millersville University, and thinks teamwork is one of the hardest things worth doing.

May 10, 2016

When you get your Math-U-See blocks in the mail, we hope you’re impressed by how brightly and beautifully the packaging is. You open it up, and see … [Read more...] about Who Puts the Blocks Together for the First Time?

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The value of dictation in Spelling You See cannot be understated. This is the way your student provides you with feedback as to their progress.

The Value of Dictation in Spelling You See

About Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe educated her children at home for 21 years. With a degree in child development, she laughingly says it was not necessarily helpful for raising her own six children. She owned her own business for 15 years, as well as being involved in several nonprofit boards. She has spent the last 10 years in positions of homeschool advocacy and comes to Demme Learning as a Placement Specialist. She loves the outdoors, all things furry, and is in the process of learning farming and beekeeping skills.

May 6, 2016

Do you remember the scene from one of the Charlie Brown cartoon specials where Miss Othmar asks the class to take out pencils and paper for a … [Read more...] about The Value of Dictation in Spelling You See

Category iconSpelling You See

We conducted short interviews with the customer service team to hear about their experiences from their own homeschooling and from taking your calls.

Tales from Customer Service: Funny Hangups

About Carolyn McKalips

Carolyn has a B.S. in secondary education and English from Millersville University, and thinks teamwork is one of the hardest things worth doing.

April 26, 2016

We conducted short interviews with the customer service team to hear about their experiences from their own homeschooling and from taking your … [Read more...] about Tales from Customer Service: Funny Hangups

Category iconTales from Customer Service

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