JadeOrchidSong Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I decided to teach my two kids Latin together because I don't want to burn out myself teaching separately. They will be almost 6 and almost 8 when I start in the fall. So I am considering the three programs in the title. I read great reviews of GSL at amazon.com and great reviews of PL at homeschoolreviews.com. If I just want a gentle introduction of Latin to both kids starting this fall before any more serious study, which program should I use? And which one should follow? I would like to have a rough plan to follow. How about GSL followed by Prima Latina and then Latina Christina? Or is SSL a better start? Thanks for your suggestions! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I don't know anything about SSL, sorry... however we use PL here as an intro to Latin and it was very slow and gentle. I did it with my 9 y/o last year and my 8 y/o will do it this coming year. It was pretty easy for my 9 y/o so I'm sure your younger dc's wouldn't have any trouble. Very easy to teach as well. We pretty much just listened to the pronunciation CD and went from there. DS9 will do Latina Christiana I this year. It looks to be a little more involved, but still very doable. It is simple and gets the job done! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like Prima Latina. We're using it this upcoming school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 We're halfway through SSL now, and while my 5 yr old LOVES it, I don't know that an 8 yr old wouldn't find it completely babyish. It does teach a lot of vocabulary and some basic grammar, but it's very much "listen to and sing the songs, point to pictures, circle pictures, trace (not even write-trace) words, and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 If it's any help at all, I'm starting my almost 9-year old with GSL and plan to move into Latin Prep (unless I change my mind again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 We've been pleased so far with Prima Latina, very easy and gentle intro into the world of Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I think GSL would be too difficult for a 6yo unless they are advanced in grammar. I started it with an almost 9 and it was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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