Insertcreativenamehere Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I started my 7th and 5th graders in Visual Latin this year and it's going over like a lead balloon for the 5th grader. I love it for the 7th grader, though! Meanwhile, my 2nd grader also wants to try Latin. Recommendations for something that might fit both of them, preferably with a minimum of writing? Thanks! Kara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm currently using Getting Started with Latin (GSWL) for my 2nd and 4th grade DDs. We're only on Lesson 25, but so far so good! The lessons are fairly short (10-20 minutes) and there hasn't been a ton of writing. I can't speak to the later lessons, but it may be something for you to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Take a look at Little Latin Readers at Catholic Heritage Press. The grammar may be too much for your little one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 We're using GSWL too this year. So far it's a hit. We did Latin's Not So Tough orally last year to get a foundation, but it has more worksheets than he was ready to add to his day. GSWL is simple. We introduce the lesson, he makes a flashcard to add to the box, and then we go through the exercises either orally or written. It's usually about 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Minimus was a good start for mine at those ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfABunch Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm currently using Getting Started with Latin (GSWL) for my 2nd and 4th grade DDs. We're only on Lesson 25, but so far so good! The lessons are fairly short (10-20 minutes) and there hasn't been a ton of writing. I can't speak to the later lessons, but it may be something for you to check out. DS1 did GSWL when he was in 4th grade. He did it mostly independently and I don't recall there ever being an issue. It was a good start for him before Henle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraBeth475 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 How about Song School Latin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 GSWL gets tougher towards the end. I've successfully used it with a grammar-strong third grader but I wouldn't make a second grader do it. SSL would be a good fit for second grade. If you could get through 1 (seemingly simple task), then you could work through 2 next year and be at a perfect spot to roll into Latin For Children or First Form. For the 5th grader, I'd totally pick up GSWL, First Form, or LFC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 GSWL is hands down my favorite beginner Latin book. If the 2nd grader understands the difference between a predicate nominative and a direct object, he might be able to hang with it. If not, wait on him. Either way, I'm not sure I would do them together because they probably need different pacing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) GSWL for the older one; Song School Latin for younger one if you think it's really really needed -how much time/energy do YOU have for this? Not that SSL is that intensive, but sometimes it could just be that one more thing to get done that tips the scales for your day ;). I have happily taught Latin to second graders, and I have also waited a year because that is what worked best *for me* at that time. Or you could (possibly) do Prima Latina. PL is kind of dry and to the point--but I had two children who loved SSL, and two others who preferred PL (songs and coloring pages just got eye rolls from them; they preferred the get down to business aspect of PL). YMMV. As Lynn said, GSWL does get into grammar--my second graders would have tripped up on working with direct objects and predicate nominatives. I prefer to teach grammar in English first; some kids can overload trying to understand the grammar concept AND remember endings AND translate at the same time. GSWL was great for my fifth grader who wants to conserve his energy ;) for more important matters. Easy to do orally and do minimal written work. He is continuing it in 6th grade. Edited September 13, 2017 by Zoo Keeper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) SSL for your 2nd grader. GSWL fir your 5th grader Edited September 13, 2017 by ScoutTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Having gone through SSL with one child, I would do it again, but do the workbook portion orally. There's no need for them to write all that out. The point of it all is to practice Latin, not writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 For a second grader I'd start with Prima Latina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemeche Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We use the Memoria Press route. Prima Latina for your second grader and First Form Latin for your fifth grader. The MP material is dry compared to some, but I am old fashioned and think it's ok to make children learn from dry material. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We like I Speak Latin by Andrew Campbell for younger kiddos. It's oral and active and my kids beg to play Simon Dicit. :) My fourth grader who has dyslexia is doing Prima Latina this year. It doesn't require much writing, and we add little activities and pantomimes to help him retain everything, so it actually doesn't seem too dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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