Growing with Grammar AND or vs. Language Smarts B?

[raindrops]

Should I use one, the other, or both?

[Melissa B]

Is it for a 1st grader? I would pick one, not use both.

[alisha]

I had planned on using both, but then, through a sale, bought Language Smarts B so was able to look through that more completely. I still plan on using both, but starting with LS and when done with that, moving onto GWG (this is for 1st grade). LS seems a little light and fluffy, but still has much good content, so I can see us moving fairly quickly through it (maybe taking half a year on it-depending on cooperation). HOweve, since LS is so colorful and fun, and GWG is black and white and formal, I might see if I can coordinate it on the topic, but that might take too much work, we'll see what really happens.

[raindrops]

Thanks, yes, after I posted, I realized I was really looking at buying Language Smarts C because B also looked a little too '"light and fluffy" to me. Language Smarts seems to challenge the student with different critical thinking skills, in addition to basic grammar skills. I agree that GWG seems more formal and like "straight grammar". Has anyone used LS C?

[KnSmith6]

Hi!  These are the two I am looking at for next year, for for first grade.  Did you end up using both?  Which did you prefer, which did your child prefer?  Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated!  THANKS!