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by gratefulmama
Wed May 07, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Spelling: I question
Replies: 8
Views: 2404

Re: Spelling: I question

There is a book called "The ABC's and All Their Tricks" by Margaret M Bishop that may be helpful to you. I don't know how to link previous posts for you, but if you do a search for "abc's tricks" here on the HOD website you should find several references to this book. I have it on hand for future us...
by gratefulmama
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Not going to finish guide by end of year...what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 3331

Re: Not going to finish guide by end of year...what to do?

I like the advise you are getting - do not worry. I have a couple of thoughts to add: It's nice after break to be in familiar territory. Starting back up in the fall for those last weeks of the guide will allow for an easier transition back into the groove of school than if it were all new material....
by gratefulmama
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: Preparing Hearts for His Glory
Topic: Science notebook pages
Replies: 2
Views: 7942

Re: Science notebook pages

Welcome to HOD Celeste! There is a "Science Lab" sheet to copy in the Appendix of the Preparing guide. You may have already found it. Now most posts/ questions are submitted on the "Main Board". More people will see the ?'s there and answer more quickly. I'm glad you found HOD! I hope you enjoy it a...
by gratefulmama
Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New to the board! Love Heart Of Dakota!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1570

Re: New to the board! Love Heart Of Dakota!!

Welcome to the board Maryann! Yay! :D I am so glad that you are here! I love this board! All the ladies are so helpful and encouraging! You will also enjoy the "Week in Review" section under "Current Discussions" where you will get to see a lot of pics and blogs listed. I hope you find someone who i...
by gratefulmama
Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OT: Book suggestions for our time in Europe?
Replies: 2
Views: 842

OT: Book suggestions for our time in Europe?

I hope it's ok if I ask. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! We are traveling to Europe for 7 weeks this spring and I'm looking for any Storytime or just "extra" book titles that would be complimentary to our trip. We will spend most of our time in Prague, CZ, along with a week or so in London. A...
by gratefulmama
Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: He's Here!
Replies: 35
Views: 6212

Re: He's Here!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Oh my, he is beautiful! So happy for you all!! What a blessing! :D

:) Victoria
by gratefulmama
Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Microscope
Replies: 4
Views: 1233

Re: Microscope

Hi Pam,
We recently did some microscope research for my oldest boy's birthday. I liked this top 10 review:

http://microscopes.toptenreviews.com/ki ... pe-review/

Hope that helps!

Blessings,
Victoria
by gratefulmama
Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Newbie Placement Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2211

Re: Newbie Placement Question

Cyndi, Welcome to HOD :!: I think you will LOVE it :!: Your plan is exactly what I am doing with my boys who sound just like yours and are the same ages too. We started in Feb, and are on summer break right now but I just wanted to let you know that this plan works really well! It usually takes us a...
by gratefulmama
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question for you adoptive moms...............
Replies: 12
Views: 2140

Re: Question for you adoptive moms...............

Christy, Wow, this is exciting! :D It's fun, too, for me to think back about making our initial decision for adoption. I remember going to the library and checking out a big stack of adoption books. You're right, it is a big decision. But you will know - God will lead you with with certainty. :D I r...
by gratefulmama
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Reading Made Easy vs. The Reading Lesson
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Re: Reading Made Easy vs. The Reading Lesson

Sharon, Here are a couple of links to some good previous discussions on this topic that I had "bookmarked" http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2503#p18592 http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3931#p29197 :D Carrie contributed to each of these threads with very ...
by gratefulmama
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Weekly Heart of Dakota Check-In
Topic: Week in review- 1-4-10 to 1-8-10
Replies: 14
Views: 10637

Re: Week in review- 1-4-10 to 1-8-10

We had a great week of school, I am so very glad we found HOD when we did!! We finished TRL this week!!!!! Luke is so excited about reading and so proud of himself. I couldn't be more thrilled with our whole experience over the last year. TRL has felt effortless; it's been a perfect fit for us. We s...
by gratefulmama
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: video for 18 month old
Replies: 9
Views: 1819

Re: video for 18 month old

I have loved loved LOVED the Baby Praise videos. My little girl is just about to turn 20 months and this is one video I have put on for her. My favorite is Born to Worship . They are kind of like Baby Einstein except set to worship music then they'll show kids playing, smiling, flowers, ABCs, 123s, ...
by gratefulmama
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Exciting News/Prayer Request
Replies: 12
Views: 2176

Re: Exciting News/Prayer Request

Wow, Kathleen, congratulations!! :D This is great news!! I am rejoicing and believing with you! Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible :!: Deut. 7:13 I love this verse for your family: He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the cro...
by gratefulmama
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Newbie - dh wants to do all the schoolwork now!
Replies: 6
Views: 1380

Re: Newbie - dh wants to do all the schoolwork now!

Welcome to HOD Countrymom! I am so glad for you that you found HOD when you did! I feel so blessed to have found it at the beginning of my hs journey just like you! It's been such an incredible gift for my family. I am forever greatful to Carrie - and the others here too, who offer support and encou...