gandpsmommy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I want to start learning Latin with my dd next school year. She will be 7. Officially, we will be doing second grade, but she works ahead of traditional grade levels in several areas. She is 6.5yo now and currently reads fluently on a fourth grade level, according to a few quick tests we did for fun last week. She is finishing up second grade grammar in FLL, which she catches onto easily, although she doesn't necessarily enjoy it so much. She loves spelling and is almost finished with the All About Spelling Level II book. We will probably make it through at least one more spelling book before summer, as it is one of her favorite subjects and she is an excellent speller. In fact, we haven't come across any words in this spelling book that she didn't know how to spell already. We are doing the book because it contains many helpful rules that I think it is important for her to learn (how to divide syllables, different kinds of syllables, when c says /s/, etc.). I know the recommendation for Lively Latin says 3rd to 6th grade, but I'm just wondering if it might work for her. I have heard it highly praised, and from the reviews I have seen it seems as if it would be a better fit for her than Prima Latina. Thanks for any opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda...inOwasso Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 We're using Lively Latin this year... my dd7 and me. We just started and we're really enjoying it, but unfortunately I'm not far enough along to give you a solid opinion. As long as her reading skills are strong, I'd say go for it! ~ Linda :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 My advanced 6yo is on Chapter 13 and there has been no difficulty. We've slowed down in anticipation of lessons starting to appear for Level 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 You've just about described my son when we started -- a little basic grammar, reading very well. It's easy to learn alongside your kid, and easy to learn, in general, with Lively Latin. She shouldn't have any issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 We are well into Chapter two (dd is 7) and she loves it. She actually says it's one of her favorite subjects to do, only science and history come before. I give it the thumbs up :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 My 7yo ds is very much like your dd and is doing great w/ LL. Sometimes if a page requires a great deal of writing, I'll have him dictate (word & spelling) part of it to me. I want Latin to remain an enjoyable challenge (like spelling & doing mental math) for him and not turn it into a burden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I am glad for this information. I was planning to use LL with my son when he turns 7 this year after we finish up Prima Latina and I wasn't sure it if it would be too advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I think it would be a great fit. My 6yo dd is also a strong reader. She had had some previous Latin exposure, but I think she would have done fine even without that. Go for it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in SoCal Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Go for it! Lively is gentle and fun. I'm sure your daughter (and you!) will be fine with it. It's such an enjoyable Latin program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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