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Over time, the Dart, Arrow, and Boomerang (particularly our newer publications, 2020 and beyond) equip the student with a meaningful examination of English grammar that he is able to internalize and connect to his own writing. ### Sequential Programs For those who prefer a more linear, sequential approach to grammar instruction, we recommend using a program to teach kids grammar three times in your child’s education: - - one year in elementary school to teach parts of speech, - one year in junior high using a program like Winston Grammar or Daily Grams (or whatever you like—they are all equally ineffective), and - two years in high school (through study of a foreign living language like French, or a so-called dead one like Greek or Latin). Whatever didn’t stick when you taught grammar conscientiously will be covered much more effectively when your kids learn a foreign language. They will backdate all that information to their understanding of English. ### Online Class Option Our online class, the **[Groovy Grammar Workshop](https://bravewriter.com/online-classes/groovy-grammar-workshop),** also provides a powerful supplement, empowering parents to implement a **natural approach **to teaching grammar and stands the whole concept of grammar on its head. 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