Delaying Latin?

[Jweishaar]

I sat down with my rising 3rd grade son (who loves Latin) and we looked at Latina Christina and what lessons would entail and he’s just not ready for the level of work and commitment it will take. I’d rather postpone it until next year (4th grade) and focus on doing the rest of our work well this coming year. There’s no big reason I don’t know of that I’ll regret putting it off, is there?

[DiannaKennedy]

I sat down with my rising 3rd grade son (who loves Latin) and we looked at Latina Christina and what lessons would entail and he’s just not ready for the level of work and commitment it will take. I’d rather postpone it until next year (4th grade) and focus on doing the rest of our work well this coming year. There’s no big reason I don’t know of that I’ll regret putting it off, is there?

not at all. If anything, I think the extra year of mental maturity is so helpful.

[enbateau]

I see no problem with that at all. You can still split it up over two years when he gets to 4th, but you will probably find his maturity enables him to do it at the one-year pace by then.

[Katie]

I waited a year to start Latin for my twins. Prima in 3rd. I’ve taught First Form to a group and it seems 5th graders usually do better in FF. As Embateu said, he will likely be able to handle the one year pace in 4th. One year makes such a difference around here!

[Jweishaar]

Thank you all! My gut said he would be better off with one more year to mature. Thanks for confirming that for me.

[pickandgrin]

Agreeing with the others above on a thumbs up for a delay. Will another child be doing Prima in your house next year? If yes, he could sit in on the flashcards or even (gasp!) be in charge of running flashcards and review with this other child, game style.