The Spalding methodology is used K-6 as students thoroughly learn the English Language to include: Speaking, Spelling, Writing and Reading.
The Method is:
Explicit: means that every new skill, procedure, or concept is modeled, i.e., explained and demonstrated.
Interactive: means that students continually engage in learning activities.
Diagnostic: during daily interaction with the learners, their progress is observed and individualized instruction to meet specific needs.
Sequential: The founder of the Spalding Method, Romalda Spalding, learned from Dr. Orton to divide each task into its component parts, teach them sequentially, and talk about each part. This process helps learners as there is a steady movement from the simple to the complex.
Multi-sensory: students see, hear, say, and write using all channels to the brain, creating new neuropathways, and using the strong neuropathways that already exist. Using all four of these senses in learning reduces the amount of practice required for mastery and helps prevent or overcome learning difficulties.
Integrated: means that the connection between speaking, writing, and reading is continually taught and reinforced. High-frequency words are analyzed for pronunciation and spelling. Rules in the spelling lesson are studied for meaning, usage, morphology, and parts of speech in the writing lesson. Because of this process, students naturally apply language arts skills in other topics.