My son, who is doing 4th grade work with a different program this year, overheard/watched me do the Spelling practice (Beyond) with DD today. We are on Day 4, and today she had to write the missed words, largely, on a sheet of paper (1 on each sheet) in marker. Then, she traced it with glue. The idea is that when the glue dries she can 'feel' how the words are spelled. So my son, waching this, says, "Where did you get all those
cool ideas for spelling activities?" I wish I could take credit; nope, not that crafty.

So, I told him it was HOD. I'm so glad we'll be using HOD for ALL the kids next year...DS's response is already one of excitement, I can only imagine what it will be like when he's using Bigger.. Thanks so much, Carrie!