Spelling / Vocabulary

At Rainbow Resource Center, we can help you choose a Spelling/Vocabulary program that will work for you and your student. Choose from a variety of curriculum that are designed to address different learning styles and teaching approaches such as phonetic, rule-based, visual, morphemic (word roots), right brained, vocabulary development, Latin, and more. We have curriculum and tools to help your student be a successful speller!

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Spelling and Vocabulary Resources

Blog Post

To Grade or Not to Grade: Part 2

Join veteran homeschoolers, Amber and Deanne, as they share their reasons for choosing to (and not to) keep grades!

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Video

Quick Easy Vocabulary

Quick and Easy Vocabulary Activities

Are you interested in making your vocabulary learning fun? Sara introduces a number of great activities that will build your child’s vocabulary repertoire.

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Article

4 Mid Year Tips

Four Mid-Year Tips to Keep Going

No school is ever perfect. Instead of being frustrated, identify the issues and try to come up with some doable solutions to keep moving forward.

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Extracurricular

Dr Seuss Day

Celebrate Dr. Seuss

Together, read aloud your child’s favorite Seuss book. Ask them to share their favorite part of the book. Do they notice any patterns or rhyming in the book?

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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.