I originally was going to put them into the RTR, because of the 10-12 age range, but when I got the catalogue it stated 5th-6th grade, which is a grade level above my middle son. They are strong readers and my 9 year old is advanced. They have a strong grammar background, though they used Shirley grammar and did not learn diagramming - only the Q&A flow. The hardest thing for both of them at home is writing, so that is my one reservation about putting them in RTR, with this being our first year in a Charlotte Mason style curriculum (which I love
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Both boys have been through Ancient history (Greeks, Romans...), but I don't think repeating it with many of the living books would be boring for them. My main concern is that I want my oldest to be challenged and he is able to do a lot of independent work (though writing is like pulling teeth...he can do it, but we're working on confidence issues). I also love the Bible Studies and Science included in RTR...and the introduction to Shakespeare.
Do you think CRC would be a better place to start with some extensions for our older? Also, can anyone suggest some work we can do over the summer on grammar, writing and/or narration to get ready for the fall?
Thanks so much for reading!