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by mamayi
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Beyond for a 6yo?..any thoughts?
Replies: 10
Views: 1887

Re: Beyond for a 6yo?..any thoughts?

If your son fits into the Beyond according to the skills placement then he should do quite well. I am currently using Beyond for my 6.5 year old and have used it previously for another one of my children when she was 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 as well. (I also used it for my oldest boy when he was 7) For all of...
by mamayi
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Introducing
Replies: 15
Views: 3112

Re: Introducing

Sweet, sweet face! What a precious blessing!
by mamayi
Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: need HELP with the attitude sin
Replies: 5
Views: 1692

Re: need HELP with the attitude sin

Oh my do I know what you are talking about! My ds10 and I can go around and around with conversations like you described. And I think I've addressed the situation in a very similar way - identifying the sin, talking about choices, praying, taking away computer, etc. What I have found very effective ...
by mamayi
Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OT - Update on our Dad and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Replies: 28
Views: 5313

Re: OT - Update on our Dad and 50th Anniversary Celebration

What a wonderful update! Praising the Lord for His presence with your family!
by mamayi
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: My username is now innaccurate...
Replies: 22
Views: 4117

Re: My username is now innaccurate...

Congratulations! May the grace of God continue to pour out on your family!
by mamayi
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: How to keep child's full attention during lesson?
Replies: 9
Views: 1937

Re: How to keep child's full attention during lesson?

I would take that quote from Charlotte Mason on 10 minutes of concentrated attention as a goal to work toward. Your dd may need to start with 2 or 3 minutes of focus and then build up to the 10 minutes over the course of time (a month, or six months, or a year- each child is different). I vividly re...
by mamayi
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Preparing Daily Assignments
Replies: 3
Views: 1138

Re: Preparing Daily Assignments

What a great idea! We are doing Preparing too and my oldest is always asking me "what's left?"
Thanks for sharing!
by mamayi
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Roll Call - When are you all starting?
Replies: 61
Views: 10967

Re: Roll Call - When are you all starting?

We started in mid-July since we had been off since May 1. New baby and her surprise medical condition put us off of school for almost three months. But we are back at it and all of us love having the structure and routine back! My oldest two (ds10 and dd8) are doing Preparing, dd6 is in LHFHG/Beyond...
by mamayi
Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: LHTH at 5 yo
Replies: 32
Views: 4577

Re: LHTH at 5 yo

I just wanted to pop in here and add my two cents if that's ok. :D I was following this thread and as I was reading all of the great questions and advice I kept thinking that combining and going 1/2 pace might be a great long-term plan... if one of your goals is to combine. I have combined my oldest...
by mamayi
Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: LHFHG for 1st grade?
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Re: LHFHG for 1st grade?

From how you described your son it sounds like LHFHG would be the right place to start with him. It might appear to be "light" or "easy" but there are so many skills and habits that are taught in this level that when you do the guide as written you will soon realize just how much is being accomplish...
by mamayi
Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Congrats HOD!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 3927

Re: Congrats HOD!!!

Congratulations! HOD has alway been our #1 pick!
Praying for continued success!
by mamayi
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: A Surprise Perk!
Replies: 4
Views: 1262

Re: A Surprise Perk!

Don't feel bad... we didn't do them at the beginning of our HOD journey either. :oops: By the time we got into the Beyond guide I tried them and realized just how much the children enjoy them and they add so much to the learning experience and don't take much time to do! Now I join them with the jum...
by mamayi
Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: wow-had a grand new idea!
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Re: wow-had a grand new idea!

That sounds like an extremely workable plan! That's the wonderful thing about homeschooling (and doing it with HOD) is that you can arrange and adjust things to fit your family's particular needs!
Praying that you will have a successful year!
by mamayi
Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Military HOD Families
Replies: 14
Views: 3371

Re: Military HOD Families

We're a Marine family stationed in Pensacola, FL!
We've been overseas before and I agree with Heidi that you should take at least a few books with you in case your household goods is delayed.
Praying that your PCS goes smoothly!
by mamayi
Mon May 21, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Is anyone happy @ combining?
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Is anyone happy @ combining?

I've combined my oldest two for the past three years. It kind of just happened as my oldest son was not eager to do anything school-related (except read) until he was past 6 years old and my oldest daughter was more than eager (and able) to start schooling. We started with LHFHG when ds was 6 and dd...