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We have really enjoyed HOD this year! My ds10 is doing Preparing, and I have dd9 & dd6 combined together in Beyond. I don't know what to do next for my dd6. I think that if she continues on with Bigger for 2nd grade with dd9 (who will be 4th), she might have trouble but do okay. But, I really do not...

Julie~I just wanted to thank you for your last post (which was SO helpful!) and give you a little update! This is what I finally decided on, and it has worked out wonderfully for so many reasons! 10yo--PHFHG 8 yo & 6 yo--combined in Beyond (8yo is using dictation from Preparing) 4 yo LHTH (working o...

I loved reading your post, Julie! Helps me feel like I am heading in the right direction. I enjoyed reading the links too. However, I am wondering one thing. If I am to teach to the younger child while adding in extensions for an older when combining, will I only ever be able to combine the oldest t...

Does anyone know if there would be any differences in a guide that is older vs. the newer version?
Thanks!
Dena

I have wondered about this too. I really don't like writing in the TM (especially when using it with more than one child), but I want to keep good records. I think I saw some grid sheets in the yahoo group files that someone made. My kids like having something to check off, so I might try putting th...

Lisa~ I struggle with wanting to combine them too--especially when I think of how we will do it when the younger 3 are added in the mix. I am trying to keep my focus on this year, and I think 2 guides will be very doable for us!

Lisa~that is too funny! What is even crazier is that my two girls are named Abby & Emma!!! :D Jessi~you are SO right! Just need to make the decision and go with it! Rebecca~Wow, your post was so helpful! I went back to look at what I was planning on getting, and now I think I need to change a bit. A...

Thank you, Julie! I do think I will do the extensions for my 10 yo ds.
I also didn't realize R&S English was so advanced--thanks for letting me know!
Blessings,
Dena

Thanks for your advice! kayrenee~I am worried that my 10 yo should be at that level, but is not after using MFW! However, we really enjoyed it up until this last year when we did CTG. My main reasons for switching are that I need something that is less work for me and less dependent on the library.

Well, that is part of the problem. The older kids mostly fit in Preparing, but the grammar section throws me off. DD 6 definitely places in Beyond. The older two have been doing Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons for grammar, so they have not really had formal grammar. They c...

Hi, We are considering switching to HOD after 5 years with MFW. I have read the placement charts, combining threads, and prayed, but I still can't decide if I am choosing the right guides! It is driving me crazy! LOL. I currently am thinking I will have ds 10 and dd 8 do Preparing, while my 6 yo dd ...