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Episode 479: Structured Word Inquiry Part 1: A Different Way to Teach Spelling

Homeschool Together Podcast·Arial and Matthew Buza·8 June 2026·29 min

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Most of us were taught spelling through weekly word lists and memorization. Structured Word Inquiry takes a completely different approach by teaching students to investigate how words are built from meaningful parts. In this episode, we explore what Structured Word Inquiry is, how it differs from traditional spelling instruction, and whether it might fit into your homeschool. If you have ever wondered why English spelling works the way it does, this conversation may change how you think about words. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured_word_inquiry https://structuredwordinquiry.com/ https://app.grammarly.com/ https://www.hearthandstory.com/ https://amzn.to/3PnGfW5 https://amzn.to/4wQ6rsY https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Connect with us http://www.homeschool-together.com/ https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast https://twitter.com/hs_together https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com