I found a great new and free site called SpellingCity.com. It's an online free spelling program (and I quote)  that makes practicing for spelling tests fun.  What makes SpellingCity.com so special?- It contains over 30,000 words, including plurals, contractions, past and future tenses
- It uses a REAL person's voice to say the word and use the word in a sentence
- Teachers and parents can enter and save spelling lists for their students or children
- Students can play games with their words or any word list

SpellingCity.com can give you the spelling help you need to make spelling fun for your kids.

Can you imagine watching your child tackle his or her weekly spelling list with as much enthusiasm as a video game? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to make weekly spelling practice exciting? Are you looking for some free spelling help  for your child?

SpellingCity.com is on a mission to make spelling more fun, and give you the spelling help you are looking for. Our spelling program is a breakthrough.  All parents and students, whether you are involved with a public, private, or homeschool, can use SpellingCity.com to make spelling lists, practice for spelling tests, and make instant spelling and word games to play online or print out.

Writing - I've also found a spectacular homeschool writing program. There are great writing tutors. The prompts are fun and the teachers are flexible so students can choose their own prompts. In my case, we wanted to take it this summer but work around a two week vacation and they accomodated us. Time4Writing provides online 8 week writing courses that help elementary, middle and high school students build writing skills. Students learn through one-on-one interaction with a certified teacher.

Time4Writing helps 3rd - 12th graders with: