I highly suggest this program for those hesitant to delve into the written world. This program is often used (and endorsed by) those following the Well Trained Mind method of Homeschooling however this curriculum can easily be integrated into any method of Homeschooling. If you are unschooling and your child wishes to expand his or her writing skills, you will want to start at Level 3 for child-led learning unless your child wants you to work closely by his or her side. This curriculum could also be modified and used easily in a religious Homeschooling environment.
Bottom Line:
Some children will love this program, some will hate it. I believe the kids who really dislike this program are those who spent time in traditional school settings or doing a very traditional writing curriculum and have come to rely on grammar lessons and were never taught to think like writers - something that can happen as early as preschool. This program has the potential to turn an anxiety-filled child into a passionate writer with little time and parental input. Whether it will "work" for your child is entirely personal but I think that it has everything needed for a complete writing curriculum and offers curriculum through college level. The books are a little more expensive than I'd like to see but are non-consumable so can be used with multiple children and passed along.
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