DDR Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I've been reading some threads and checking MCT's website and, as of now, we'll be using MCT when the kiddos are old enough. So, if MCT is the goal, what is a logical way to get there? Right now my son is doing FLL and I'm pulling together copywork from our read-along books, the bible, or history lessons. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 We're really enjoying Town level MCT with my 10 yo. For my younger dd, I think that the FLL 1/2 and WWE 1/2 that she will have completed by the end of this year will be good preparation for Island level MCT next year in 3rd. She already sits in on a lot of the stuff her sister and I do--I'm sure she could handle Island now. But I don't really want to push it too early, as I don't want to hit Town level before 4th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I've been reading some threads and checking MCT's website and, as of now, we'll be using MCT when the kiddos are old enough. So, if MCT is the goal, what is a logical way to get there? Right now my son is doing FLL and I'm pulling together copywork from our read-along books, the bible, or history lessons. Thanks! I don't think there is a single "best" preparation for all kids. Teach the kids so that reading, speaking, and penmanship are fluent. Help them enjoy language through stories and poetry and show them how to linger over an interesting page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 :bigear: I'm interested in this, too, because I'm hoping (desperately) that MCT will solve our LA woes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm interested in this, too, because I'm hoping (desperately) that MCT will solve our LA woes. Is your oldest in 1st grade? What LA woes do you have that you think MCT will solve? Since most people don't start MCT until 3rd grade, I'm curious what LA problems you might have now that could be solved by MCT later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is your oldest in 1st grade?What LA woes do you have that you think MCT will solve? Since most people don't start MCT until 3rd grade, I'm curious what LA problems you might have now that could be solved by MCT later? Yes, my oldest is in first. She's currently doing 2nd grade LA, though, and she's bored and whipping through it. My hope is that once we get to MCT we'll actually be able to have 1 year's worth of curriculum last for a year. Or even close would be nice. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yes, my oldest is in first. She's currently doing 2nd grade LA, though, and she's bored and whipping through it. My hope is that once we get to MCT we'll actually be able to have 1 year's worth of curriculum last for a year. Or even close would be nice. ;) Ah, that makes sense. I said that most don't start MCT unti 3rd grade; however, some advanced students have successfully used Island level at younger ages. If your child can read, speak, and write fluently, and both of you have the inclination, you don't have to wait until a magic age to start MCT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ah, that makes sense. I said that most don't start MCT unti 3rd grade; however, some advanced students have successfully used Island level at younger ages. If your child can read, speak, and write fluently, and both of you have the inclination, you don't have to wait until a magic age to start MCT. Nor do even need to use a curriculum! ;) Work with your child where his/her skills are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Nor do even need to use a curriculum! ;) Work with your child where his/her skills are. That's where we're at right now. We tried 4 LA programs this year and it's just better doing it mommy led right now. :001_smile: I just don't want to do that forever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayt ul-Hikmah Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen this question here before, and some have recommended Sentence Family. Ds and I both really disliked FLL, so have been camped out doing Mad Libs together. I think we're going to start SF soon, and from there to MCT, of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 From another thread ... IMHO, the only prerequisite for Island would be. . . + reading well (3rd/4th gr level or higher) + comfort composing short (2-10 sentence) stories, paragraphs, letters, etc. (No need for perfection.) If I were planning a pre-Island english program, I'd focus on: + reading, reading, reading + writing at least 3-6 sentences each week, ideally by writing a letter, composing a story, etc. Just *some* practice in composing thoughts into written sentences. Total casual/free is just fine. Don't pick it apart, but gently guide towards norms (basic punctuation/capitablization) over time. + spelling (as MCT doesn't cover it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 So, if MCT is the goal, what is a logical way to get there?Read, read, read. Beautiful words, classic works, poems.... read. Read things you love. Sure this will help with vocabulary and grammar, but hopefully it will instill a love of words and sounds and stories and language, which is, at its core, what MCT is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathmom Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) I completely agree with Kuovonne's quote. Peanut is using Growing with Grammar now. We tried FLL and it just wasn't for her. After two years with GWG, she will be more than ready. Edited November 30, 2010 by mathmom typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 My son did GWG 3 the year before he started Island level. I would think FLL would be fine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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