2cents Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Got a link to this in my email today and it looks fun. It would be a low-stress, easy review too for older children. http://www.letticebell.com/GrammarLand.pdf In this classic read aloud book, published way back in 1878, author Nesbitt creates an amazing fantasy land not unlike "Alice In Wonderland", where the citizens are the nine parts of speech (Mr. Proper Noun, Dr. Verb, Little Article, etc.) and all are governed by the stern but wise old Judge Grammar. It's a fun, fascinating way to learn some of the basic grammar rules all the while carried along by the very memorable characters and a wild adventure to boot. Here are worksheets that go along with it! Jessica at the "We Don't Need No Education" blog has created worksheets for each chapter of Grammar Land, incorporating the exercises woven into the story. You can download all 17 of these PDF worksheet files on her blog. They are loads of fun and a great way to make sure your kids "get" what is taught in Grammar Land. Here's a link to a page on her blog where you can download these: http://dontneednoeducation.blogspot.com/search?q=Grammar+Land&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfall Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That's cute and sweet. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadsandLilysMom Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That is adorable thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I started using this with my kids in Spetember, set it aside (and forgot about it), then last wek they asked for it! It is a great way to inroduce grammar, and the worksheets really do back things up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It's like a 130 year old version of MCT's stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melenie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It's like a 130 year old version of MCT's stuff. That was my thought as well. Thanks for posting this, it looks like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We've been using this this year. When I said to ds that I was thinking of adding another grammar program in, he said, "We'll still get to do Grammar Land, won't we?" :D Gotta love it. There are also some files at hslaunch. The first gives you the idea, but there are files for all the chapters there. There is also a game. The second link I just love. I haven't quite got a good reason to print these yet (and our ink is expensive:glare:) but I will one of these days just 'cause. We use the worksheets from dontneednoeducation, but I like these too. http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/file/3509 http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/file/3662 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's like a 130 year old version of MCT's stuff. So, does that mean it would make a nice transition into MCT next year or have we basically covered that base (at least at Island level)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We love Grammar Land, too. :D I had fun reading it, and refreshing my knowledge a bit. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppieJ Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Wow! Thanks for sharing! I was actually looking at this the other day. Of course, the one I was looking at wasn't free. Bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 So, does that mean it would make a nice transition into MCT next year or have we basically covered that base (at least at Island level)? My son loved grammar land - he asked for it so much I finally just bought it,....lol. That said, he does not like MCT :tongue_smilie: I thought he would since he is so fond of grammar land but not at all. Thank you for those worksheets! I think maybe we will try some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 What age group would you say this would suit? Is it like a FLL or more of an older elementary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I just found audio files for the book at: http://librivox.org/grammar-land-by-m-l-nesbitt/ From what I can find, it looks like it is for ages 8 to 12 on the average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 that is very cool and cute thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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