Tree House Academy Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 My 5 year old is doing 1st grade stuff right now. He is reading well, but is not yet reading, say, chapter books. Should I wait to start Latin until he is reading fluently (chapter books, IMO) or should I start with something like "Song School Latin" now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) I have no experience with song school Latin. From what I've heard, it wouldn't hurt to have it playing in the background. But I'd wait a bit before starting him on anything formal in Latin. Edited April 3, 2009 by Alana in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 My 5 year old is doing 1st grade stuff right now. He is reading well, but is not yet reading, say, chapter books. Should I wait to start Latin until he is reading fluently (chapter books, IMO) or should I start with something like "Song School Latin" now? I think it's a good thing to do immersion style of language teaching with children who aren't yet reading, and a bad thing to do formal grammar lessons in a foreign language for children who aren't yet reading. So, songs, games, role playing, story books (like the comics in Minimus) in Latin would probably be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dands Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I am using Song School Latin for my ds (7) and my ds who just turned 5 read loves the chants. He may not know how to read but he tells everyone he speaking latin. Little by little he is building the latin vocabulary without the sweat. The Minimus is a treat for everyone. They love the CD and the little mini books (expensive) which they fight over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 She is just getting to where she can read CVC words, and I have her using SSL 2x/week. She loves it, so far! Anyway, you don't have to start latin yet, but if you want to, I would recommend SSL. BTW, we also do Ecoutez! Parlez! French as a family, so she's doing those lessons, too. All I am going for with both of these at her age is exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 we're doing it orally, and they are both enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 SSL is amazing... Sylvia is learning Latin words from it, and she's not a fluent reader. Yet the grammar concepts in the workbook are meaty enough for Becca. I make flashcards of the vocabulary for morning review and Sylvia loves to participate. Wendy, please tell me more about LNST! I'm desperate for reviews of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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