Looking for a book that teaches Greek/Latin roots...

[Sue G in PA]

I'm just not motivated to do Latin with my dc yet (neither are they) but I think it would be beneficial to learn the Latin roots of our Eng. words. What books/curriculums are out there that teach this? I've heard of several on the board but can't remember. THanks.

[Jenny in Florida]

There are seveal levels, most available in either a workbook format or as software. We've used the computer-based ones with both of my kids.

--Jenny

[OnTheBrink]

English from the Roots Up teaches this.

[Heather in OK]

criticalthinking.com has some books

[Canada_Mom]

I've started using English from the Roots up with my little one. We like it and it's easy enough for her age, though I know we'll have to keep reviewing in the years to come.

[Cadam]

We have liked the pack of flash cards from English from the Roots UP. We have added a couple of card each week. We go over the derivatives and quiz each other. They have Greek and latin roots mixed together but I went though and separated them. The latin cards are Red (Red for Roman) and the the greek cards are green. Simple and quick way to learn the roots.

[LizzyBee]

Vocabulary Vine by PaulaH who posts on these boards. We've really enjoyed it.

[Tammyla]

English From The Roots Up worked very well for us. Just a few minutes a day. Quick, easy and it stuck with my dc. :rolleyes:

[umarider]

I don't know how old your dc are, but Vocabulary From Classical Roots has worked well for DD12 this year. We'll be continuing on to Book B next year.

[Chris in PA]

We just started Vocabulary Vine and I really like it. It takes a few minutes a day and my kids are already retaining the info. I can't wait until we get a few more roots under our belts so we can start playing the games.

[KidsHappen]

Even I enjoy doing it and it is quite challenging.

[Rhonda@LivingWater]

This has been a huge hit here and my dc have done very well with it. We mostly use the flashcards and learn and review with those.
HTH!

[Kathy in MD]

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