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SCM Discussion Forum » Topic: Latin Programs http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs Discussion of Charlotte Mason Method homeschool topics en-US Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:33:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/search.php AngieG on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs/page/2#post-50408 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:45:17 +0000 AngieG 50408@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ My kids are age 10 and we all really enjoy Getting Started with Latin.  We use the downloaded lessons online with the book as the author gives a little more info on the downloads than just in the book and we get the benefit of hearing how to pronounce the words.  Our library actually has this book.  Maybe yours does as well so you can see how it lays out? jeaninpa on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs/page/2#post-50398 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:28:54 +0000 jeaninpa 50398@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ We started using Latin for Children a few weeks ago, so I'll put in a plug for it.  I'm using Primer A for my ds, ages 13, 12, and 10.  My dd 7 and 6 are using Song School Latin.  I have no Latin background at all, but I'm finding this quite easy to teach.  All my children are enjoying it and ask to do it each day.  In fact, I hear them chanting the conjugations all day long!  We have spent quite a bit of time on the first chapter in order to learn the method, but now we are able to move through more quickly.  I did purchase an activity book for each of them.  In retrospect I probably should have just purchased the Primer book for each of them.  The Primer book contains all the instruction, plus some worksheets and a chapter quiz.  The activity book may have some fun worksheets, but the real meat is in the primer imo.    Sue in MN on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs/page/2#post-50392 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:09:13 +0000 Sue in MN 50392@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ I used Prima Latina when my dd was younger. Now she is using First Form Latin by the same company. I like Memoria Press products. cedargirl on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs/page/2#post-41764 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:33:29 +0000 cedargirl 41764@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Has anyone used Prima Latina with younger students? Rachel on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs/page/2#post-41741 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:02:26 +0000 Rachel 41741@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ HI Carrie, I didn't get around to it last year. I just wasn't able to collect the supplies in time. I'll be able to this year so I'm still going to use LfC; I'm just not going to get the activity bk. for my son (I will for my dd), but I already bought the reader. I know that the DVD will come in handy if I'm not able to get with him, so it suits his self-teaching tendencies, my husband can follow along by watching the DVDs; you can access games on their website and I've already seen the benefit of electronic reinforcement with our Hebrew program, plus it has the readers; again I've seen the benefit of having readers in our Hebew program in that it provides the reinforcement and practice needed. Hopefully, Christie will chime in; if not, you can PM her and ask her. Sorry I can't help w/Latin Primer. Rachel havefaithplease on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-41739 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:06:08 +0000 havefaithplease 41739@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Rachel & Christie, I'm looking at Latin programs for my older son (will turn 10 early Oct) this year.  How did latin go for you both this past school year?  You both used Latin for Children, did you and your kids like it?     I was looking at maybe using Latin Primer by Martha Wilson.  Along with Rummy Roots.   <a href="http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/curricula/reviews/latinprimer.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/curricula/reviews/latinprimer.php</a>   Has anyone else used this latin program?  Thoughts?   ~ Carrie Rachel on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19370 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:17:40 +0000 Rachel 19370@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Thanks, that would be great if I could have a heads-up on those activity books. I don't time for busy work and my son would balk at it anyway; so if it's useful that's great. Check in in a few months! Rachel missceegee on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19348 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:42:01 +0000 missceegee 19348@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Rachel, I did buy the activity books, so I'll let you know what we think of them when we get to it. I didn't get the readers, for the same reasons. I will keep your long term plan in mind, perhaps it will help when we get there!<img src="/scmforum/my-plugins/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> Christie Rachel on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19291 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:05:07 +0000 Rachel 19291@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ I just and looked at my notes. After 2 years of L4C, then I have that we will go into Latin Alive! w/EcceRomani readings for the above mentioned reasons. Rachel Rachel on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19289 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:52:50 +0000 Rachel 19289@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Christie, I'm doing Latin 4 Children, too. We can commiserate with with each other! I went through a lengthy decision making process, but now I can't remember why I chose it. But I wrote it down in my notebook and I know I picked it; I just wish I could remember why. I don't think I'm going to get the activity books and I read numerous times that the readers weren't all that good (dare we say twaddly Latin?), yet useful. I think after Level 2, using Ecce Romani as reading/translating material was recommended, as it is apparently more meaty and meaningful: <a href="http://www.homeschoolcurriculum.com/curricula/reviews/ecceromani.php">http://www.homeschoolcurriculum.com/curricula/reviews/ecceromani.php</a> Here's a neat game I found to complement Latin for free (it corresponds to ER): <a href="http://abney.homestead.com/ecce1.html">http://abney.homestead.com/ecce1.html</a> Oh Well, I know I did the research and hopefully it'll work. Now in the next few months, I'll have to figure out how to incorporate it into our day. We start in Oct. so you'll get a head start! Look forward to hearing what you think... Rachel   missceegee on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19283 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:41:10 +0000 missceegee 19283@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ I've decided NOT to use Galore Park's Latin Prep. It just looks too complicated to figure out! It's in the to be sold pile now. <img src="/scmforum/my-plugins/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-undecided.gif" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /> I have now decided to try Latin for Children b/c I love the way they chant and I know that will be a hit with my kids. So we'll see. I hope to start in July.  Blessings, Christie Rachel on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19255 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:54:59 +0000 Rachel 19255@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Tina, I responded on the other post. Thanks for asking! If you want any other details, please ask. Shalom in Him, Rachel TinaSC on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-19250 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:51:44 +0000 TinaSC 19250@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Rachel, I would love to know what resource you use for Hebrew! We are very interested in studying that language!   Tina Sonya Shafer on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-16998 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:22:54 +0000 Sonya Shafer 16998@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ We started it when my daughter was 12. I wouldn't start it before age 10. Rachel, we're probably going to do Cambridge Latin next. My goals are really just exposure to it and appreciating the challenge of translating. There are other benefits, of course, but my daughter's main foreign language is ASL so this is just an add-on.  Karen Smith on "Latin Programs" http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/latin-programs#post-16965 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:19:41 +0000 Karen Smith 16965@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Getting Started with Latin also has a free audio download of each lesson. You can choose between ecclesiastical pronunciation or classical pronunciation. The audio has been a huge help to us.