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[@kathrynbates5459]

Sherry! I just had to come over here and share my excitement for my kids. We have used your Lesson Books, The McGuffey Readers and Gentle Grammar for my 2 oldest daughters for almost 4 years. This year our co-op offered the Stanford 10 test and my 7th grader scored “post high school” for her Language while my 6th grader scored an average 9th grade level! We have occasionally dabbled in other LA curriculums, but always come back to the McGuffeys and the Lesson Books. That said, my older kids are also my avid readers, so I’m sure that played a role as well, but I am shocked that something so simple is so powerful. I first found your videos when I was juggling 6 kids ages 9 and under. What a blessing you have been to our homeschool! We are now expecting #8 and I am excited, not daunted to tach them all.

[@MomDelights]

That is so amazing! I have been so blessed with the McG's--every child who used them has been better off in their understanding of LA. I wish so much that other homeschoolers could discover the genius of these vintage treasures!

[@ezekielfenjavandehei3189]

I think all your videos are so helpful and practical but as much as I love them, I love your nuggets of pure gold at the end. The Holy Spirit is working through you, it feels as though you took out your Bible and thought about what you should say to me directly. Thank you for listening to the Lord so wholeheartedly! ❤

[@MomDelights]

Hallelujah! This encourages me so much--I'll continue to try and be more and more sensitive so His power comes through and He gets the glory!

[@mamaof7kiddos]

This is exactly how I feel! Thank you

[@graceandknowledgeacademy]

I recently started my 7 year old who finished the McGuffey Primer and we are doing gentle Grammer 1 through the summer at her own pace if she isnt finished before the new school year she will finish it in next school year. She has enjoyed it so much. She told me she feels more confident. She has asked for help very few times so far. Thank you for putting the time and effort to adapting Gentle Grammer. We really appreciate it

[@kimberlyccrn]

You have blessed me so much with your videos. You truly model biblical womanhood. Titus 2, proverbs 31

[@MomDelights]

Hallelujah! That makes me very happy!

[@yeseniacruz6445]

Thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit!! ❤ I've been trying to sit and watch your video ALL DAY but kept getting distracted, interrupted, sidetracked by other things that needed to get done... but I kept feeling like I just needed to finish watching. And now I know why! God knew my heart needed those last few minutes! I love your heart so much.

[@MomDelights]

Hallelujah! We all need some encouragement during these times--thank God for His Word!

[@awilson8521]

So fun! Love all your resources! The Illness hysteria has been so stressful. So glad we have a good God who reminds us about the final result: glory.

[@clarkclips8015]

I LOVE Psalm 37! I read it whenever I feel anxious about what the evils of the world are doing! I'm going to make a copywork notebook of Psalm 37 for my kids!

[@kristyjo5745]

Love these!!! I also love the First Language Lessons (1 and 2) the older version that has both books in one, and also SERL'S primary and intermediate grammar books as well.

[@MomDelights]

Me, too!

[@living4jesuschrist843]

The Word was so encouraging. thank you for sharing, perfect timing for a perfect Word🙂

[@MomDelights]

That makes me so happy :)

[@ApprendreSansEcole]

What a blessing to listen to your faith filled and gentle message ! Thank you for making these videos. I am always uplifted.

[@MomDelights]

That makes me so happy! When you describe my message as "gentle" it makes me smile. Thank you :)

[@Michelle-xk9gl]

Thank you for reading that psalm, it does my heart good.

[@MomDelights]

Hallelujah! His comfort is so amazing!

[@lanag4088]

Sherry! Thank you so much for this video.. I’ve been using the McGuffey’s for about a year and a half now. I also purchased Harvey’s Grammar.. I have two girls that will be in 10th grade and a daughter in fifth who uses gentle grammar.. your videos have been so helpful, also simplifying my homeschool has been so freeing! Thanks for your time and knowledge as always! 🥰

[@MomDelights]

You are so welcome--thank you for your sweet comment :)

[@crazychicken4063]

Thank you for sharing the grades of your children and what you're using! I've been hoping to find someone who uses these with highschool children. My daughter is struggling with grammar. She'll be 10th grade this fall

[@MomDelights]

@@crazychicken4063 No problem! Grammar is best caught, but basic grammar can help. Harvey's is straight-forward, without any frills or politically correct indoctrination, so it's pretty easy to grasp. You can also go at any pace necessary, and then take a lesson and look for reinforcing materials. (Charlotte Mason and Ruth Beechick would have the child copying portions of good literature--we use the McGuffey readers for that).

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

I love gentle grammar! I have used it with 2 of my boys and through they don't like grammar it's the only program they would work on without fussing and both of us wanting to throw the book across the room. My 12 year old just finished the last book and my 13 year old is almost done. I already have the Harvey's grammar ready to go but came to watch this video to see how to use it and it's exactly how I was thinking too! I myself probably need to go through as well as boys as I struggle so very much through school especially essay writing which is something I'm needing to teach my boys this years. I like the idea of waiting until someone can understand before teaching a concept and grateful to know I'm not the only one. Thanks yall! 😊

[@kayheart1413]

Amazing! Praise God. I needed hear psalms. Thank you so much

[@MomDelights]

You are very welcome!

[@christineharclerode3101]

I appreciate you so much ! I’m a homeschool mom of 6 and I am so thankful for your videos, your demeanor, grateful you have been at this for awhile and have so many nuggets of help.

[@MomDelights]

It's truly a blessing to be of help :)

[@mppar3104]

Thank you so much for posting this !!!!! This has helped clear up so much confusion ! Love your channel ! God bless you ❤️😊🌺

[@MomDelights]

I'm so glad!

[@graftedinthruYahusha]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. Your experience and knowledge and wisdom is a blessing to me. I bought Gentle Grammar for my 2nd grader and for my friends daughter. My daughter didn't really take to it right away, but she didn't really start reading until this year. She didn't finish the whole workbook with in the span of the "school year". Now that she is a more confident reader, I believes she will breeze through it now. Blessings to you and your house! In Jesus name.

[@graftedinthruYahusha]

The psalms are such an encouragement and prophetic and meat to my soul. Bless the LORD and exalt His holy name!

[@MomDelights]

I'm sure she will, too! I get so much out of the psalms--God has given us such treasure in His Word!

[@unpoedichannah]

Thank you for another informative video! My 2nd/3rd grader currently utilizes your Gentle Grammar. What puzzles me about older grammar books such as Harvey's is how to incorporate review, something my children seem frequently to require in order to grasp and apply concepts.

[@MomDelights]

This is a great question. Actually, Gentle Grammar is not really about retaining the information per se, but introducing concepts which will aid in early writing attempts. The actual learning of the grammar (nouns, verbs, clauses, et al) is for older children who are reading competently and just need some refining of their writing skills. I wouldn't worry about this at the second and third grade levels. These concepts will be used and reintroduced multiple times as they grow, especially if something like Harvey's is used later on.

[@punkybrewster07]

Have you heard of Grammarland? I came across it awhile back and it really seems like it would be up your alley.

[@MomDelights]

Yes, it really is a great book!

[@savannacanales2555]

My son is second grade and this is my first year homeschooling. He was in public school before this. We will be starting the first mcguffey reader with your lesson 1 book. Would you recommend we use the gentle grammar level 1 as well? Your videos are so incredibly helpful!

[@courtneysimon444]

Hi Sherry! Do you tie in formal writing instruction while using Gentle Grammar? Or do you wait to do that with Harvey’s Grammar?

[@helloharrishomeschool9554]

We have been using your gentle grammar this year and I love it! I also have Emma serls primary and intermediate language lessons that i was given. If we go through all of the gentle grammar lessons do you think that these primary and intermediate language lessons are necessary or redundant? I can’t decide if i need to keep them or pass them on to another family. Thank you for your encouraging videos always 😊

[@annecharbonneau6701]

I was asking myself the exact same thing yesterday. What did you end up doing?

[@helloharrishomeschool9554]

@@annecharbonneau6701 I ended up doing gentle grammar 1 and 2 and now and going to try to alternate gentle grammar and the primary language lesson book for a month or so to see if it’s overkill or a good fit.

[@annecharbonneau6701]

@@helloharrishomeschool9554 I'm going to set a reminder to touch base in a couple of months then! 😁

[@SouthernCouture4]

What age or level would you start the Gentle Grammar?

[@MomDelights]

About the time your child is beginning to write fairly legibly and needs to know how to formulate sentences. This can vary from child to child.

[@kghadzic]

We started our reluctant 9yo in the first one and he did a great job with the series. Helped him get over the hump with writing.

[@LampWaters]

Wheelers graded studies in great authors is good too.

[@juliequates9529]

Thank you so much !

[@MomDelights]

You are so welcome :)

[@fatimoris]

Love your title! 😆

[@crazychicken4063]

I have the Mott media McGuffey readers, books 3 &4. Do you recommend the revised set for my daughter who will be in 10th gr this fall? Other wise I was planning to use book 3 from Mott media. It seems to be a good fit. Also, what lesson book would you recommend to use? I'm also trying to find out what grammar is covered in the Simply Grammar books.. my daughter is struggling with grammar and needs help with the basic parts of speech. I can't see enough samples to know what each book covers. I'm thinking Harvey's grammar may be too advanced? I can't tell. Please help. 🙂

[@crazychicken4063]

Well, I rewatched your video. I think Harveys grammar would probably be just fine! Lol Still wondering about the McGuffey readers...

[@MomDelights]

@@crazychicken4063 The 3rd and 4th original McG's are not my favorites--although the primer, 1st and 2nd are my absolute favorites for those stages. After the 2nd original McG's, I go to the revised. The third original is not as interesting, and it even gets a little morose in areas. The revised versions are full of interesting subject matter by excellent authors of the time, so they really hold a young person's interest. The original third book also takes a huge leap in reading ability from the last point in the original second book, while, even if you need to skip ahead in the revised book four, it will move more gradually according to the ability of your child. Hope this helps!

[@crazychicken4063]

@@MomDelights if I switch to the revised, what book do you recommend we start with. I had her reading to me from the 3rd book of the original and it seemed to go well. Not too easy, a little hesitating on some of the words, that kind of thing.

[@petagayejolly7577]

This is great, thank you for sharing. Is there only one level of the Harvey’s grammar books?

[@MomDelights]

Actually, there are multiple books done by Harvey, but only two that are in print--the Elementary Grammar and Composition, and the Grammar and Composition--both published by Mott Media. The latter one is more complex than the former and so I don't recommend it very often, unless you have an advanced student on your hands. It really is almost post-collegiate level. Hope that wasn't more than you needed to know! Just do a search on the Internet Archive site to find more.

[@petagayejolly7577]

Ok thank you so much!!!

[@WatchingtilJesusComes]

Amen!

[@baonguyen7896]

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