Julie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 At present I am using Queens along with R and S 5. I like that Queens is way less teacher intensive, and her general approach. Iis there any way that is enough grammar? I have not thought so, but what if I am wrong and I don't need both??? I would love to hear from anyone who can chime in on this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chloe Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Julie, I have not used Queen's, but I am seriously considering it after my 5th grade dd finishes the Ridgewood Grammar book she's in now (only a few lessons to go). I plan to use it along with Daily Grams. IMO this is enough. However, it really depends on what your goals are for your dc. I tend to lean towards a combination of Ruth Beechick/Robinson Curriculum in my homeschool methods. Both methods focus more on writing than grammar. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Julie, You will see from my signature that i use Queens. I don't think its enough grammar, really, or really taught in such a way as it will be retained, but I have still found the books valuable for a season. I haven't wanted to be tooooo heavy on grammar in the past, and we tend to hit it on and off, with Analytical Grammar on and off, with KISS grammar, and just now I am dropping Queens for my younger and having him do R&S6 because I feel he needs a challenge and also the repetetiton, and since I had R&S on the shelf, I have decided to use it. But for him I wont use Queens as well- that's too much, IMO. He will do some copywork and dictation but not a program. I tend to change LA programs and approaches according to how I feel, how the kids are doing, etc- I have never been one to just stick with something for year after year, because we get really bored and uninspired. The one year we did of Rod and Staff 3 years ago taught my kids a lot, and I dont regret not doing it year after year since then- but it just feels time to do it again for one child. Anyway, I just go with my feelings. I like the Queens stuff. I like a CM approach although I don't feel the Queens books are anywhere near as rigorous as CM herself was, and that is a bit misleading. I wouldnt use the Queens materials alone year after year, but yes, they are fairly independent . You could easily add something lighter than R&S to it (JAG, AG, Daily Grams) and still be doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Chole, Thanks so much for your input. I am with you, writing over grammar. I have used DG's for the last several years b/c dd always seems to score poorly on the puncuation part of standardized tests. I decided after this last year to ditch the DG's because they don't seem to be helping, I am hoping that the Queens will improve that area, I guess I will see next year. I really like the Queens, but your not diagramming sentences, do we need to?? I am not sure, I don't think it is on the SAT's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Peela, Great insight, I do tend to change up LA curricula quite a bit, I suppose that is not so terrible. I love you suggestion of something lighter than R and S, or maybe we will just do it every other day with the Queen's, as I already own it. At any rate I am going to check out the other items you suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I like Queens because it's a nice change and my kiddos are still learning. The enjoy using this program. My dd is using Language Lessons for the Elementary Child and ds is using Language Lessons for the Elementary Child book 2. What I have done is have them do two lessons a day. Sometimes copywork is over 5 lessons. Thank I have them do one lesson of copywork and the other lesson they skip ahead and do adverbs. My dd is now moving onto FLL 3 and ds R&S 5. I plan to use Queens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Linda, I notice you are using RS, I assume your not using Queens by itself? Thanks for your input. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Linda, I notice you are using RS, I assume your not using Queens by itself? Thanks for your input. Julie Hi Julie, Yes, we finished our Queens grammar books a week ago and now my oldest is using R&S English 5 and my dd is using FLL3. The next level of Queens is The Secondary Child and I'm going to wait another year or so for that. I really enjoy using Queens. My dc all are using their cursive books along with New American Cursive and they enjoy that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have been wanting to get Learning How to Learn. I have a free shipping coupon so I plan to put an order in soon;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Linda, I am going to look that book up on Amazon, I bet it is something that can help me solve my curriculam delimma's. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Linda, Just so I am clear, is it by Josehp Novak? I was expecting a CM book.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Linda, Just so I am clear, is it by Josehp Novak? I was expecting a CM book.:) It's actually the one from Queenhomeschool click HERE to see. I'm going to have to look up the one your talking about;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Don't bother, it did not look that good. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Do you have a coupon for free shipping at Queens?? Where did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I get those homeschooling card packs about every six months.Queen has a card in there that says free shipping. I ordered by phone because there is no space in the check out process to put the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sorry if the link didn't work. When ever I link anything to their site it seems to automaticly go back to "home". You just have to scroll down and find it. Wonder why that happens:glare: maybe I should mention it to them. I did mention once if they could have a forum and she sais they would look into it. Right now they are so busy with just the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I only plan on using it for 2nd grade. After that, my youngest will attend Essentials. I don't think Queens is heavy enough (academically) for upper grammar aged students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 What is essentials? I googled it with no success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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