Teach Spelling for Free Using the Aldine Spellers
If you’re looking for a comprehensive spelling curriculum for your homeschool, The Aldine Speller series is a hidden gem. First published over 100 years ago and now in the public domain, these books offer a systematic, grade-by-grade approach to spelling that’s just as effective today as it was for students in the early 1900s.
The best part is that all four books in the series and the teacher’s manual are completely free online through Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg.
What is The Aldine Speller series?
The Aldine Speller series, written by Catherine Bryce, Frank Sherman, and Arthur Kallom, was designed to teach spelling through:
- Phonics-based instruction (especially in the early grades)
- Word lists grouped by phonetic patterns or usage themes
- Dictation exercises
- Review and repetition to reinforce learning
- Practical vocabulary relevant to real life and writing
While many modern spelling programs can be expensive and end around 5th or 6th grade, the free Aldine Speller series covers eight full years of instruction in four concise books. Plus, the teacher’s manual, Learning to Spell, explains how to teach each lesson.
Here’s where to find the four spellers and the teacher’s manual:
The Aldine Speller Part One: Grades One and Two
- Internet Archive– Read Part One online or download the book in ePub or PDF format.
- Project Gutenberg– Read Part One online or download it in ePub, Kindle, Plain Text, or HTML format.
The Aldine Speller Part Two: Grades Three and Four
- Internet Archive– Read Part Two online or download the book in ePub or PDF format.
- Project Gutenberg– Read Part Two online or download it in ePub, Kindle, Plain Text, or HTML format.
The Aldine Speller Part Three: Grades Five and Six
- Internet Archive– Read Part Three online or download the book in ePub or PDF format.
- Project Gutenberg– Read Part Three online or download it in ePub, Kindle, Plain Text, or HTML format.
The Aldine Speller Part Four: Grades Seven and Eight
- Internet Archive– Read Part Four online or download the book in ePub or PDF format.
- Please note: Unfortunately, Part Four isn’t available at Project Gutenberg.
Learning to Spell: A Manual for Teachers Using the Aldine Speller
- Internet Archive– Read Learning to Spell online or download the book in ePub or PDF format.
- Project Gutenberg– Read Learning to Spell online or download it in ePub, Kindle, Plain Text, or HTML format.
Start today!
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, complete spelling curriculum, The Aldine Speller is an excellent choice. With free online access, you can start today without spending a dime! You can use the spellers online, or download and print the time-tested books. There’s no need to wait for an expensive spelling curriculum order to arrive in the mail.
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