Sheklanian Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I have a new 6th grader. New to classical education as well. Would it be a good idea to start Latin with him? Or is it just too late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Definitely NOT too late. I personally don't introduce Latin until 6th or 7th (with the kids I did Latin with.) Latin has complex grammar, so waiting until they are older allows them to progress more rapidly and on into more interesting reading than when you start younger. Some kids just burn out on Latin when they start too young. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ting Tang Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) We were new to classical last year, and I attempted to start my 4th grader on the Memoria Press forms curriculum. He had no cultural reference to Latin, and I don't think that helped us. We switched to Minimus, which is a comic style curriculum, and I think he got more out of it. It has a lot of history, culture, and mythology in it. I would definitely make sure the style of Latin curriculum you choose fits the student. It is definitely not too late! You could even wait until you have a grasp on classical education. I felt we had to start early based on the Memoria Press curriculum. Edited August 12, 2022 by Ting Tang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, 8filltheheart said: Definitely NOT too late. I personally don't introduce Latin until 6th or 7th (with the kids I did Latin with.) Latin has complex grammar, so waiting until they are older allows them to progress more rapidly and on into more interesting reading than when you start younger. Some kids just burn out on Latin when they start too young. This! Good time to begin. Loads of threads here about Latin curricula. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Too late?? Agreeing with the others that it is absolutely not too late! Many students do not study Latin until high school. An older student can learn in one or two years what it might take a younger student perhaps four years, e.g., Henle I can be completed in two years or less by a student in upper middle school or high school, while the Forms (for younger students) take four years. They basically cover the same Latin grammar and syntax -- although Henle is more oriented to prepare the student to start reading authentic Latin, such as Caesar's writing. Good luck to you. He has many years of happy Latin study ahead of him! Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Great time to start Latin! We have really enjoyed Getting Started with Latin and following up with Keep Going with Latin. The program is very easy to use and explains concepts well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakParkOwlets Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 hours ago, lulalu said: Great time to start Latin! We have really enjoyed Getting Started with Latin and following up with Keep Going with Latin. The program is very easy to use and explains concepts well. Have you used any of the YouTube videos? If so, do you find them helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 1:43 AM, OakParkOwlets said: Have you used any of the YouTube videos? If so, do you find them helpful? I didn't know there were YouTube videos. We have used the recordings from the website and commentary. DS likes to use the recordings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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