Apr. 11, 2007
Grammar
Well, I'm on the search for an easier way to teach grammar. I know there are numerous ways of doing this and I confess I've been burdened by textbooks. As our number of children increases, I've seen them learn things that I know I haven't personally sat and taught them. It must be from reading, in general, outloud and independently. We have used Rod and Staff for years. But with each child in a different book it gets tiresome for all parties! I thought this morning after looking at the grammar and composition book I have from an Abeka program, that this is it. I'm going to start using their real reading and copywork to teach grammar. Whew! I'm feeling less pressure already. I would love anyone's recommendations of simple books and helps in that area. I mean simple! I don't want a 20 book program on teaching from real books!!
Mother of 9 wants it's easy!
Off to morning, blessings, Theresa
Comments
Apr. 19, 2007 - I can't help there

Posted by
babean
But wanted to encourage the out of the box thinking for fun and love of writing. But I couldn't be specific, my oldest is merely 5. LOL I am not sure I plan on using a curriculum per se for that as much as I would be using beautiful books that my kids loved so it would be a joy for them to learn grammer, punctuation and the like while using material they knew and loved. I hope someone gives you some good suggestions!
Apr. 27, 2007 - grammar
Easy Grammar has been great for us - easy to understand and easy for me to grade. jill
May. 3, 2007 - Grammar made easy

Posted by
BarbaraLee
Now KTNies use a simply program for english w/all the kids but what I do is this. We are doing Mystries of History that works for all kids. Then with a book list from a book about unit study I picked a book to read out loud. Now from this I look for field trip ideas or science. The Golden Goblet. There is a nieghbor who works with iron and to the jewerly store that makes jewerly in the store. Hope this helps. I have the unit study book but not in front of me. When we co-op we have 7 kids all together. If you want more ideas let me know.