Luvmy3kids Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Do you know of any LA that is similar to CLE LA, but secular? I have already used GWG. I do like it, but my DD is just not retaining a lot from it. I am not saying it is the program. It very well could just be my DD. Does anyone know how to help a child retain information better? If I asked her right now, "What is a preposition?", she would look :001_huh:. She is going into 6th grade. She can do the material while she is "doing" it. Then, later, she will forget. Thanks all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I was looking into something secular like CLE too, and settled on GWG. For a spiral effect, you might consider "Daily Grams" or Evan Moor Daily Language Practice. Perhaps combined with GWG? For part of speech practice, how about doing a few madlibs every day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmy3kids Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I was looking into something secular like CLE too, and settled on GWG. For a spiral effect, you might consider "Daily Grams" or Evan Moor Daily Language Practice. Perhaps combined with GWG? For part of speech practice, how about doing a few madlibs every day? You know what?? Those are some great ideas! :) Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I know Saxon has a grammar program as well. I've never used it but I imagine its in a spiral format like their math for grades 5-8. http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/products/default.htm?level2Code=MSIB10037&level3Code=M31068&level4Code=M000002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I know Saxon has a grammar program as well. I've never used it but I imagine its in a spiral format like their math for grades 5-8. http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/products/default.htm?level2Code=MSIB10037&level3Code=M31068&level4Code=M000002 :iagree: I've never used it either, but did look into it, and I got the impression it was very much like CLE. It's Saxon and Hake Grammar, or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I posted the same question about a year ago, and we settled on GWG. We do a lot of memory work relating to grammar as well: parts of speech, definitions catechism, etc. We also do a quiz every two weeks that I write up, focusing on tricky aspects of things that have been covered that he might not fully remember. It's a cumulative quiz, so he's encouraged to review for it. The memory work component is critical, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirlzx2 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 What about Grammar songs to reinforce the concetps? I was reading earlier that some people learn things better through song. You could try the School House rock videos on Youtube and I just found this earlier http://gardenofpraise.com/mugram.htm Maybe you could also try Grammar games wttp://theteacherscafe.com/Grammar/Grammar_Games.php Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmy3kids Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I think I will stick with GWG and add in some memory work plus the extras that were mentioned. I forgot that I had the Grammar Rock (??) CD. I can definately pull that out. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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