kesmom Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 We will be starting LFC A next year and I'm wondering about the Clash Cards. Do you use them? How much does the program rely on them? (If it is a matter of making your own vs buying, I will probably buy to save a little time but I'm wondering if they are needed) Also, I remember reading in the past that there is some overlap with LFC C and Latin Alive A and that many people skip over one of them. If you have done this, which one did you skip? Just thinking ahead a little. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) . Edited September 5, 2023 by SilverMoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Are the activity book and history reader required or useful for LFC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) On 3/11/2015 at 7:04 AM, jaderbee said: Edited September 5, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 We did all three years in grades 3-5. I did buy the cards and we did use them a great deal. They helped dd with vocabulary practice when I was not available to help her. We also played the games using them. Dd is now in Lukeion and doing very well so it was a great base. Knowing what I know and AND had dd been a year or two older, I would have had her make her own flashcards. This is what we do now for Lukeion and writing each word on a card further solidifies the memory. But at ages 8-10, I think it would have been too tedious and probably too inconsistent to be really useful. I also bought the activity books but found the exercises mostly too watered down to be useful. I would pull it out once in a while for review or just for fun but looking back, I probably would not bother if I did it all over again. The games on the website were about the same level of helpful and they are free. The history reader was the best part of the program IMO. It was sometimes very hard for dd and I often helped her, but in the end I think she got more out of it than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2bh Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 My first never used the clash cards. My second thought they were fun for a little while but now prefers to review vocabulary without the cards. They are a fun extra, but definitely not required. My dd did LFC A and B and then moved onto Lukeion using Wheelocks. I plan for my next to work through LFC until his English grammar skills are solidified before moving on to LA. Skipping LFC C and moving into LA is doable, but I wouldn't skip LA 1. LA 1 does review LFC, but it goes deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 We never used the cards. My kids went through LFC A-C . My oldest then went on to Wheelocks but my middle son is now doing LA now I wouldnt skip they are good review and moves quicker and covers other areas. Activity book ok, not necessary we didnt complete them. Did the latin reader good practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks for the info! I like the idea of making their own flash cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirlwhopaintedtrees Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Forgive my ignorance. Which Latin program is LA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weintz8 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 LA = Latin Alive by Classical Academic Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirlwhopaintedtrees Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 If you were starting Latin with a bright/motivated 11-year old with a very good base in English grammar, would you use the LFC series or begin with LA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 If you were starting Latin with a bright/motivated 11-year old with a very good base in English grammar, would you use the LFC series or begin with LA? Probably Latin Alive. If you're concerned LFC can be done at a faster pace, and it isn't babyish in the slightest. Latin Alive is more interesting for older kids though, and level 1 starts at the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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