WWE 2 dropped it, should I pick it back up? Modify?

[Jennifer132]

My children loved WWE 1, so last year I kept going and we started WWE 2, using the workbook. My kids (then 8 and young 7), had an issue with remembering the dictation sentences. They really struggled with that, and it became a battle, so we set it aside after we had only finished about a quarter of the book. They were getting dictation with HOD Bigger, and the only reason I kept up with WWE is because they had loved book 1 so much. So now that it's been several months, do you think I should pick it back up? They have had alot of narration practice in HOD, and hopefully have had time to mature in these skills. I would like to get back to it, but I don't care about it enough to fight that battle every day. Anyone ever modified the way dictation is done? Thoughts? Wwyd?

[kiwik]

I did that with WWE1. Backtrack a few lessons and keep going.

[MiMi 4under3]

I repeated as many times as the kids needed and I did not have them repeat the dictation before they started writing.

I did have them put their pencils down and listen to the entire dictation before continuing to write, though.

 

It was either that - or a frustrating struggle like you described.

[Aloha2U]

I would give it another go. I believe WWE builds a foundation that will pay off in the long run. The time and effort is worthwhile, imo.

[idnib]

Give it another go.

 

Have you seen the SWB video in which she does dictation with her son? It really helped me see that it's okay to give them plenty of help.

 

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[Amy M]

Following, as I'm having similar struggles.