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Shellymos - I've had a similar discussion on another board RE:spelling. I think what was mentioned that once the kid is spelling words that he doesn't use in his own writing, it's time to table spelling for awhile. How about work on latin/greek roots? I think for a 5yr old, his time is better spent on other things than spelling if he's a natural speller. It would be much better to pursue history and science at this age. JMHO. 8-) How about have him narrate from history and science and then write down his narrations...that way he is spelling words he would want to spell.