The Essentials of English Language is offered at most Classical Conversations® Communities. It is generally understood by most parents, to be a preparation for their Challenge Program later on. However, I don't know how well understood the Foundations Program is, as a preparation for Essentials. Personally, before doing anything, I always need to see the big picture, and then hone in on the details afterward. That's just how my brain is wired. I have talked to a lot of people doing Foundations over the past six years, and it appears many don't see a "game plan" to prepare for Essentials. Phrases like "drinking from a fire hose" are usually a part of a conversation about the first year in Essentials. However, I really don't think it needs to be that way, if you are able to see a "game plan" while you are in Foundations. I hope my visuals and insights below, bless someone who is struggling, or wondering what is the point to all that seemingly "random" grammar memory work and gives them the "big picture" as I see it. So here it is...
Showing posts with label Essentials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Essentials. Show all posts
Monday, February 23, 2015
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Fun Ways to Jump Start for Essentials of English Grammar!
I have gotten questions from parents wondering how they can prepare their younger kids for the Essentials of English Grammar®. If you are using the Classical Conversations® Foundations curriculum, then there is nothing formal that needs to be done, beyond memorizing the English Grammar memory work for each "cycle" (and definitely don't discount that one - it will go a LONG way towards making Essentials easier)! (Essentials is Classical Conversation's class they offer children in 3rd Grade and up, focusing on English Grammar - you can go to their webpage for more information about their programs), there are few things that I think are fun that would definitely provide exposure to concepts, that they will be learning when they get there. If you are not in Classical Conversations®, then these are just great ways to make English Grammar fun for anyone getting their kids ready for a formal Grammar program!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thoughts on Essentials/IEW From a First Year Mom!
So we have made it through the first four weeks of Essentials/IEW®. Prior to fearfully entering the classroom, I had heard horror stories from first year shell shocked Moms, regarding how overwhelming this class was. Phrases like "drinking from a firehose" and "intense" were often sprinkled somewhere in the conversation. I was fully prepared that this was going to be an arduous year of grinding out papers and grammar all day long - just to keep up. Well, let me share some good news for those who have yet to darken the doors of this class - It's NOT BAD! At least none of those thoughts have come to my mind so far this year, though I can see how it might if I wasn't better prepared. While I can see where it does certainly build upon one week after another, with increasing demands for paper writing and grammar charts, it's all very doable -but it does depend on a few things. Here are the reasons why I think it's actually been great so far:
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