koko Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Can those who've used it, tell me what you did and didn't like about it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I liked that my child liked it! He liked it because I did each lesson alongside of him and then we graded our papers together. We would lay out all of the cards on the table where we could both reach them and he would sort of cover his paper with his arm so I couldn't "cheat." LOL Really, I liked the little cards, the lessons were always short (15-20 minutes including grading time), and there was plenty of review. I was pleasantly surprised to see my child looking forward to grammar and actually retaining the information we covered. I haven't tried any other grammar programs (well, we used BJU English for two years which combines writing and grammar...) so I can't really compare it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nothing not to like, imho. thorough clear instruction no-fluff (b & w, no pics) workbook minimal physical writing teaches to all learning styles reasonably priced And most importantly, our two oldest ds's learned more about grammar in one year and without frustration. In fact, our 12yo deemed it his "favorite subject" at one point. :) My 2 cents, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 We've just started using Winston two week ago. For my ADD child with weak fine motor skills I love the kinesthetic "hands-on" aspect of this program. The cards give it a kinda gamelike feel and we are definitely learning in a slower parts to whole kinda way. I am combining this program with FLL and WWE (starting next week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nothing not to like, imho. thorough clear instruction no-fluff (b & w, no pics) workbook minimal physical writing teaches to all learning styles reasonably priced This is why we are using it this year. We will start in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koko Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 thanks all of you for your helpful input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 We tried it, completed about 6 lessons, and tossed it. Dd hated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I last tried Winston Grammar about fifteen years ago. We abandoned it immediately. Manipulatives just are not "our thing". DS and I found it an annoying program, just twiddling with pieces of stuff. Several years later, I learned that Winston is a program used more successfully with LD children. So I felt better about considering it a "non-fit" for us. (Don't make the mistake of thinking that I have condescension toward LD conditions. I don't. Three of my kids have LD conditions, just not ones that require a Winston-type grammar program.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 We tried it, completed about 6 lessons, and tossed it. Dd hated it. Can I ask what she hated about it? I'm considering ordering this to try out with dd12 & just searched it, bringing up this thread. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not trying to butt in, but I have one to sell if you're interested. Very good condition with two sets of cards. Smiles, Shalynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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