In search of a GOOD Language Arts for 3rd Grade

[cseitter]

I have 3 kids going into 3rd grade.  My twin 9 year olds have Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD one is more severe than the other. They are both struggling with reading. Both are very visual learners.  My 8 year old is an Auditory learner and reads on a 4th grade level. They ALL have phenomenal reading comprehension levels due to audiobooks since they were babies (thank the lord!)

 

I'm currently using AAR Level 2 for reading, and attempting AAS Level 1 for spelling... my APD kids are having issues phonetically spelling words of course.

 

I'm looking for a good solid grammar and spelling curriculum as I have neglected this area of their education focusing more on getting them to read on grade level.

 

Thank you!

[...................]

AAS covers spelling.

 

Grammar is kind of tricky as some kids just don't really take to memorizing rules about language.

 

We really enjoyed First Language Lessons and I can't say that it stuck but at least it was pretty logical and painless and even at times lovely and interesting :)

[wapiti]

You might want to ask on the Learning Challenges forum.

[Abeilles]

I have highly visual, poor auditory learners with lots of learning challenges/delays and auditory processing disorder. My DS does not have good reading comprehension nor reading skills. We used AAS, WWE, and FLL in 3rd grade and it worked for them. I would have liked something visual for the grammar/writing but it worked. WWE has helped my son narrow down his thoughts to the main point and construct his sentences more appropriately.

[Ellie]

I have 3 kids going into 3rd grade.  My twin 9 year olds have Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD one is more severe than the other. They are both struggling with reading. Both are very visual learners.  My 8 year old is an Auditory learner and reads on a 4th grade level. They ALL have phenomenal reading comprehension levels due to audiobooks since they were babies (thank the lord!)

 

I'm currently using AAR Level 2 for reading, and attempting AAS Level 1 for spelling... my APD kids are having issues phonetically spelling words of course.

 

I'm looking for a good solid grammar and spelling curriculum as I have neglected this area of their education focusing more on getting them to read on grade level.

 

Thank you!

 

If your 9yo children are "struggling with reading," I don't think now would be the time to do grammar. There are only eight parts of speech and some thingummies like gerunds and phrases; when their reading is up to their age, do grammar. Until then, focus on the reading.

 

And I'd say the same for your youngest, but if you must, then Easy Grammar 3 would be my suggestion.

 

AAS is spelling. Do you not care for it?

[Pistachio mom]

I really like English for the Thoughtful Child both volumes.

also Critical Thinking company's Language Smarts, Even Moor Daily Grammar series to review.

These resources have short lessons that have worked well for my family.

 

Have you seen the Right Brain teaching programs on Dianne Craft's website? I have a child with audio-processing disorder too. The right brain teaching techniques have been super useful in helping her learn anything. I recommend the video Right Brain Paragraph writing.  Look in the "store" tab for the right brain products.

 

She also has a lot of helpful information on her site with lesson plans, teaching methods, and research articles that have personally been a help to me in my own family.  It has helped me adapt any program to fit my girls. The Brain Integration Therapy manual shows exercises to help and correct the audio issues. She explains it all in the book.

 

 

http://www.diannecraft.org/

[Guest]

Are you sure you don't want a BAD LA curric? Cause, if you change your mind, I bet we could come up with a tonne of suggestions :laugh:

 

If you are amenable to cc in everything, my recommendation for you is CLE full stop.

 

LA

 

and reading

[MerryAtHope]

I probably wouldn't add grammar just yet. I'd keep working on reading and spelling (and handwriting if needed), to help them get stronger in these areas. Keep working on grammar informally (gently correcting speech etc...) but I would probably do formal grammar in another year or so. Easy Grammar is one I'd consider.

 

Here's an article on planning language arts that you might find helpful. 

[welltrainedmami]

Christian Light Education (CLE) Language Arts!!!