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by countrymom
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: ? about extension pack for Bigger (age range)
Replies: 3
Views: 757

? about extension pack for Bigger (age range)

If you use the extension pack from Bigger to be read to the child instead of as an independant reader, could you drop the age range a little lower, or is it still best to stay within the specified age range? I have a child that loves, loves to be read to and although he is not ready now, I am trying...
by countrymom
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:38 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Schedule or routine, which do you prefer and why?
Replies: 18
Views: 4051

Re: Schedule or routine, which do you prefer and why?

I am new to HOD, but I can say I have always worked better with a routine and not being tied so much to times. Our boys are only 19 months apart, and a time schedule would drive my crazy for the very reasons you have mentioned. However, they know what comes next in the day and our day is fairly pred...
by countrymom
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:44 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone use "A reason for Reading" books for beginning reader
Replies: 1
Views: 565

Anyone use "A reason for Reading" books for beginning reader

I have tried the search, but no matter what I type in I get 1,186 responses :shock: So, has anyone used the "A Reason for Reading" beginning books? I plan to start "The Reading Lesson" if it ever comes (no, we did not order from HOD, it was an thought after we had already ordered). My son understand...
by countrymom
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 3229

Re: Introduction

I am new here too but wanted to say welcome! We do have something in common as both of our boys are adopted (Korea, Vietnam) and one came from institutional care. He just turned 3 and I have started him in LHTH. It is perfect for him, as he has a hard time with concentration, holding still, and has ...
by countrymom
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Newbie - dh wants to do all the schoolwork now!
Replies: 6
Views: 1380

Newbie - dh wants to do all the schoolwork now!

Hi everyone, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks since I found HOD. I am so pleased to have found a curriculum so early in the game. I feel the Lord led me here. You know it is good when both dh and I want to do all the schoolwork. We are a team, but I have been primarily working with our olde...