English from the Roots Up : Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling & S.A.T. Scores

Just as phonics help children to figure out what words are, Latin and Greek help them to figure out what words mean.

Without an early working knowledge of these indispensable components of their language, children are handicapped in their ability to use words well.

Why do we put off until it is almost too late, or never provide the opportunity to cultivate understanding of the vivid, active imagery that confers power in the use of our language?