I love this program -- as others have stated. My ds was 9, could read high school level books and could not spell at first grade level. I couldn't understand it, since I taught him to read phonetically! He (accidentally) told me one day, "Mom - I really like this spelling program." It is hands-on and kinda' fun (Throw that rule-breaker into jail!) and totally transformed him. Hang in there. You'll find something that works. Sandy

I had to laugh, reading your post -- my ds has said the same thing to me after some of the chapters (he is a history buff, but all these uprisings, etc. are just a blur to us now, I'm afraid). Thanks! Sandy

Thank you for this idea and the link. Sandy in CO southmetromom

...and yes, I do most of it with him. I am trying (in general) to help him be a bit more independent, but I am nearby and have read/studied the lesson. I think I am going too slowly -- he forgets what we were doing. We'll pick it on up! Yes, I enjoy Lively Latin quite a bit myself! Thanks again! Sandy

...in addition to all the great advice above: Have you read Raymond Moore's classic book Better Late than Early? I find much reassurance in his well-researched conclusion that children, especially boys, simply aren't ready to learn certain things before, say, age 8, 9 or 10. Hope that helps, Sandy in CO southmetromom

Dear Friends, We have been doing Lively Latin since September. My ds is 10 (just turned 10). I have him do about a page a day -- but, then again, maybe I haven't kept on top of it as we just finished Lesson 3. How do you schedule/pace Lively Latin? I thought ds would love it, but he doesn't. He is bored by the history (even though he's a history maniac -- because he says he already knows all of it... he has been exposed to most of it, I guess.) Any testimonials or ideas would be gratefully received. Thank you, Sandy in CO (southmetromom)

I guess I just have to decide! Thanks again, Sandy in CO

...such that I am invisible, even to those searching for me. (I'm new at this, too) This works. I signed my husband up for Facebook -- and then he couldn't find me to ask me to be his friend! Sandy in CO southmetromom

... and would add that it really varies from child to child. My ds practically has memorized SOTW I,II and III. He is a history buff. My dd (7) doesn't remember much -- she is not into history at all! She does enjoy the fairy tales and myths most of all. But I think the exposure to these lovely stories and fun projects is the thing. If they latch onto something and remember it or want to read more about it -- victory! If not, then nothing is lost. They'll be exposed to these topics over and over before they leave our nest. Sandy in CO southmetromom

Dear Friends, We finished SOTW IV chapter 8 right before Christmas. (I'll spare you the circumstances/excuses for our slow progress last fall!) What do you recommend -- should I double up chapters and try to finish by May, or take it a chapter a week and finish next December? (We take summers off -- but I guess that's another possibility...):confused: If doubling up, has someone already posted a list of chapters to combine (oh, hate to reveal my lazy streak)!? I haven't found SOTW IV to be as user-friendly as I, II and III. Maybe I just haven't embraced the differences. My ds is 10. (My dd is 7 and I am doing something entirely different with her until ds begins the Ancients again). Any advice or pep-talks will be appreciated. Thank you! Sandy in CO (southmetromom):o

Thank you both so very much -- for the answers, and the encouragement! Sandy

Thank you both, so very much! I'll look into the group. Sandy

Dear Friends, I had one or two semesters of Latin in college (decades ago). I want to really learn it myself, as I am going to be teaching the children in the next year or two. Someone convinced me to use Henle for this. What do I need if I'm going to do this? The student text? Or the TM? Answer key? TIA, Sandy in CO southmetromom

Dear Friends, (cross-posted to the curriculum board) I had one or two semesters of Latin in college (decades ago). I want to really learn it myself, as I am going to be teaching the children in the next year or two. Someone convinced me to use Henle for this. What do I need if I'm going to do this? The student text? Or the TM? Answer key? TIA, Sandy in CO southmetromom

...I like Charlotte's Web and Trumpet of the Swan (both of these we both read and listened to on tape -- excellent). You also might consider Paddington Bear -- his series (Michael Bond). We also read Michael Bond's books about the guinea pig, Olga da Polga. Sandy

I may just put it aside, no guilt. Sandy:001_smile:

Dear Friends, I welcome your opinions, exhortations, etc. We have fallen behind in FLL3. I think I'm on Lesson 64, and have absolutely no inspiration for it. I'm not sure why -- I love grammar and even took advanced grammar electives in college. Perhaps it is because for my 9 yo boy, it is just another workbook that I must do with him. Do I need to finish the book? He is quite advanced as far as language arts skills go, having sailed through FLL1 and FLL2; he has no difficulty with FLL3, but I'm sure he doesn't see the bigger picture as far as diagramming; we are pursuing Latin studies (just started with PL but plan to make it a central part of our studies). I would like to finish school at the end of May. (We continue with music, spelling and math drill all summer... but I'd like to put the workbooks away.) TIA for any thoughts. Sandy in CO

Thanks, Kendra - Here's the link -- I meant to include it: :confused: http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/specials5.html Sandy

Hi, Alana (et al.) Here's the link to the sale. I thought I had included it -- ooops!:confused: http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/specials5.html Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Sandy

Has anyone used Jim Hodges Audio Books? He is having an incredible sale this week, in celebration of his only daughter's upcoming marriage. I remember I talked to him at our homeschool conference, but I wasn't convinced enough to buy the CDs. And I didn't have a player at the time that would play .MP3 format (now I do). http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/ Any opinions? Sandy:cool:

I've put them in jail at times... ...if they were mis-used (like, for hurting a sibling) or if they were left out on the floor where I could step on them. We now have a Toy Library -- The children can have one or two items checked out at a time. It has cut down on the toy chaos. My husband reminds me, "Growing up, there were four of us (childrnen). We had one toy box." He's right. We have too many toys! LOL Sandy

He is having a terrific sale now. I spoke with him at our homeschool conference last year, but I want the Hive mind as far as his G.A. Henty and other audio books are of good quality. Here's a link to his webpage: http://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/ Any input would be appreciated. Thanks! Sandy

... it is just so logical, fun, and produces great results -- in very different types of children. I bought the CD (the first one -- for youngers) -- such fun! We still love to play it here. As they grow older, they can use different types of paper. HTH Sandy

I think I just have a few pages you sent to me by e-mail. I didn't know you'd put it on Lulu -- I'll go look at it! Go for that next volume, please! Thanks, Sandy