The Spalding method provides instruction in reading and writing that is
explicit, interactive, diagnostic, sequential, multi sensory, and integrated.
THE SPALDING METHOD
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION - means that every new skill, procedure, or concept is modeled (explained and demonstrated).
INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTION - means that teachers continually engage students in dialogues and activities, and ensure that all students participate.
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTION - means that ... teachers carefully observe each student's progress, and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
SEQUENTIAL INSTRUCTION - means that teachers divide each task into its component parts, teach them sequentially, and talk about each part. Learning tasks progress from simple to complex.
MULTI SENSORY INSTRUCTION - means that students see, hear, say, and write using all channels to the brain ... By using all 4 sensory channels, students are able to develop mastery.
INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION - means that the connection between speaking, writing, and reading is constantly taught and reinforced.
...The components of language are not taught as separate entities, but as part of a cohesive whole.
References:
Spalding, Romalda Bishop (2003). The Writing Road to Reading. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. , p.4-6