Apples is designed for the older student who needs basic phonics review. A new spelling rule is introduced each day, after which it is applied by using Bible verses, sentences, and puzzles. Includes resources for 150 days, plus teacher answer keys. Versions of the Bible used are KJV, NKJV, and NIV. This is a supplementary workbook program to use in conjunction with your spelling curriculum.

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Reviewed by Laura Rivera (New Albany, IN), August 20, 2010

This has been very beneficial for my son. I have been having him do one page a day along with the Sequential Spelling. He said it has helped him because of the review of the spelling rules. I would recommend this to anyone who needs an extra edge on spelling.

Reviewed by Raven Hurst (Opp, AL), April 23, 2010

Apples is a very easy program to implement. I have struggled trying to add a remedial spelling program into our already full schedule in the past. This just about 10 minutes a day. My boys (ages 11 and 13) are doing well with it so far.

Reviewed by Sandra Shippelt (Spruce View, Ab,), March 23, 2010

Simple, easy, makes sence to my 16 year old boy. He has struggled with this for years. He is smart and spelling has held his confidence down. one page a day he does it no complaining. I have learned a lot as well. Great for Young Adults

Reviewed by Rachel Wilson (Hattiesburg, MS), September 27, 2009

I used this for my 9th grader who really had a hard time with spelling. It seems to have helped him a lot.

Reviewed by Holly Emmert (Houghton, MI), March 29, 2009

We have found this workbook to be helpful and manageable. The lessons are about the right size: quick but meaningful. There is enough variety in the exercises to keep monotony away, but enough repetition and review to make the rules stick. Some of the exercises are intuitive in nature, which can be somewhat frustrating when dealing with new material. Overall, however, this is a good tool for strengthening spelling skills.

Reviewed by Michelle Porterfield (Pulaski, VA), November 29, 2008

This book is great for students who struggle with spelling and its many different 'rules'. It repeats the same rule for several lessons with different words allowing the student to see and use it more than just once before moving on to another one.

Reviewed by Kenneth Crane (Apo, AE), October 10, 2008

This is perfect for my son who has been having difficulty with spelling. It has small bite sized lessons with review lessons.

Reviewed by Jane Jolene Wilson (Milford, IN), September 25, 2008

This book has been a great help for those of my children to whom spelling does not come easy. I personally got straight A's in school in spelling, but soon forgot all those words I memorized to get the good grade. This book takes a different approach to common spelling errors. It focuses on the general rule of spelling with practical practice in daily bites. Very well done! I intend to use it with any of my children who are not naturally good spellers.

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Author: Susan Kemmerer
Located in: Telford, PA
Submitted: November 22, 2001

    Tell us a little about yourself.  My husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary. We have eight children whom I have been homeschooling for 13 years. I have authored 7 books. Our publishing business, Schoolhouse Publishing, is currently serving not only as a service to other homeschool families, but also as a homeschool project for our children. My husband and I serve two homeschool support groups.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  With 8 children (6 currently of homeschool age), I had plenty of opportunity to struggle through various learning styles, preferences, challenges, and difficulties. Everything I have developed has been developed around my children. Two of my older boys struggled with spelling. I didn't want to embarrass them by having them go back through elementary phonics - so I developed my own spelling drills. Since we also believe that every subject should be pertinent to their Christian walk and their life purpose, I made sure the lessons I developed would continue to tie their work to Scripture and character development.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  My prayer is that older students with spelling struggles will find some relief by using "Apples." I realize that if you struggle with spelling, you will probably always struggle with spelling, but "Apples" will give the struggling student some tools to help compensate and overcome that struggle.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  I must give credit to God, my Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ - I am what I am only because of Him. He has helped me to apply educational creativity to each of my children as needed. God is so good. My biggest source of earthly inspiration is my husband. He has believed in me, encouraged me, and even invested in me. I don't deserve such a wonderful man as both my husband and friend.

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