What is a good CM style LA program?

[Katiebug_1976]

I am trying to find a new LA program for my kids. We have been using Rod & Staff, but I want to start my younger children with more of a CM approach, and move my older girls this direction too, if possible. I have heard alot of terms on this board, but what would you suggest. I'm at a loss as to where to start looking. I will have a 1st, 4th (with very little grammar done), 7th & 8th graders. I also want to put a big focus on creative writing with my older 2 girls. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks so much

[Julie]

Take a look at Queens Language Lessons, very CMy.

[Caroline4kids]

:iagree:
with Queen's. These books are great and have wonderful creative writing for the ages of your older children.

Also Spelling Wisdom from www.simplycharlottemason.com (http://www.simplycharlottemason.com) is excellent.

We use both and do Simply Grammar (amazon) once a year over the summer for kids 9+.

Don't forget to have the kids narrate everyday. :001_smile:

[Mandy in TN]

http://www.amblesideonline.org/FAQ.shtml#language
Read the Ambleside LA FAQ page.

http://www.queenhomeschool.com/index.html
Queen Homeschool is known for their Language Lessons series. They also carry CM Easy Packs. You can look at these and get some ideas for a total LA.

http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1239462355-1963565&subject=7&category=1556
Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons are carried by Rainbow.

http://hillsideeducation.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6
Hillside has released their own revised reprints of Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons.

http://www.winterpromise.com/language_arts.html
WinterPromise LA have a little CM flavor.

Just some starting points.
Mandy

[Katiebug_1976]

Do you use anything else with Queens? Or does it pretty much cover everything? I'm still learning about the CM style. Trying to break the "textbook" mold I grew up in.

[Julie]

I think it really comes down to what your family is looking for in terms of grammar. For instance, a family that loves R and S probably would not find this appealing at all. On the other hand a very laid back CMer would no doubt be fine with Queens. Over the years I have used a variety of grammer, but have always implemented some from of copywork. HTH

[sunflowerlady]

I am on a search for the same thing. :) In addition to the ones listed above, here are a couple more that other homeschoolers online have pointed out to me.

These are by Shoelace Books: They are called Simply Language Arts

http://shoelacebooks.ecrater.com/category.php?cid=272768

Here are some for the younger children. These look interesting because they are based on the seasons.

http://home.att.net/~classicalwriting/Primer.htm#Series

Good luck with your search. Enjoy your new CM approach.

[Jen the RD]

Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons are carried by Rainbow.

:iagree: Primary Language Lessons is for gr 2 & 3, and Intermediate Language Lessons is for gr 4-6. These books are great! There's not much formal grammar, but my dd (5th gr) has enjoyed the composition assignments and she hates to write. I think the subject matter of the composition assignments are much better than in most writing programs. Plus there are many narration style activities, copywork, and dictation giving it a nice CM flavor.

Jennifer