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by abrightmom
Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Starting Dictation after Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 2747

Re: Starting Dictation after Christmas

I can help with this one! The first thread speaks to your question about how to choose a level for your student. :D The other threads are ones I have bookmarked and contain a nugget here and there to help make dictation a success. Studied dictation is amazing! http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/vie...
by abrightmom
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Coming Back
Replies: 11
Views: 2673

Re: Coming Back

Daisy,

Welcome back lady!!!! I grieved the "loss" of your blog :D but was encouraged by the reason you left the social media for a season (your sweet girl).
by abrightmom
Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Julie, Carrie, or anyone - Need guidance
Replies: 8
Views: 2445

Re: Julie, Carrie, or anyone - Need guidance

Dear Pam, :D I am writing a reply to simply say that you are doing an amazing job with your daughter. As I read your posts what stands out to me are these few things. First, you love the Lord and are continually seeking Him. Since He is faithful to guide us as we trust and seek Him then you are on t...
by abrightmom
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Is there anything wrong with setting an alarm for my kids?
Replies: 16
Views: 4039

Re: Is there anything wrong with setting an alarm for my kid

My older boys have to set their alarm for 6:30 and their Dad wants them "ready to start the day" by 6:50. I am struggling a bit with my wake up time (5:50 a.m.) so we are not as "on task" in the mornings as would be ideal. But, we ARE striving to make small changes each week. I cannot IMAGINE not re...
by abrightmom
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OMG!! IT IS HERE!! I WANT TO CRY LOL!
Replies: 7
Views: 2403

Re: OMG!! IT IS HERE!! I WANT TO CRY LOL!

Laughing and rejoicing with you!!! :D HOD is a rich, beautiful program. 8)
by abrightmom
Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Geography Guide Update
Replies: 2
Views: 1362

Re: Geography Guide Update

Tiffini, This post has been AWESOMELY encouraging to me ... 8). Thanks for sharing your personal testimony and laying out the potential paths our kiddos may walk down. We have one child who is definitely like you and I anticipate that this child, if by God's grace he is saved, will have a vigorous f...
by abrightmom
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: CTC Encyclopedia; Bible Dictionary
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

Re: CTC Encyclopedia; Bible Dictionary

Donna,

You may find these threads helpful.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13908
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11668

:D
by abrightmom
Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Catalog arrived!
Replies: 2
Views: 1027

Re: Catalog arrived!

Not in Oregon yet. I grabbed the mail just for the HOD Catalog. :mrgreen: Maybe tomorrow ....
by abrightmom
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: HOORAY! HOD Catalogs coming our way!
Replies: 5
Views: 1663

Re: HOORAY! HOD Catalogs coming our way!

8) Sweet!
by abrightmom
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New Geo sneak peek?
Replies: 12
Views: 3684

Re: New Geo sneak peek?

No weird symbols here but ....


WOW!!! Carrie, I am astonished. The Sneak Peek is beautiful. I praise God for you and the way He is ministering to the homeschool community through your family. 8) I SERIOUSLY want to be in 9th grade this year.
by abrightmom
Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Free Reading
Replies: 12
Views: 2790

Re: Free Reading

If she's reading Frog and Toad there really isn't going to be a longer book with the level of reading and vocabulary you want. :D
by abrightmom
Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: My daughter's response, very funny!
Replies: 7
Views: 2079

Re: My daughter's response, very funny!

Best. Answer. Ever.

I absolutely LOVE her. :lol:
by abrightmom
Fri May 10, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Combining guides for kids or seperate
Replies: 4
Views: 1325

Re: Combining guides for kids or seperate

Bumping you up ... :D
by abrightmom
Thu May 09, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: RTR Time per subject area??
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Re: RTR Time per subject area??

This link should be Page 10 of Let's Share Our Schedules. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2093&start=135#p74537

Scroll down a bit and RTR times are there. :D
by abrightmom
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Screamer
Replies: 9
Views: 2681

Re: Screamer

Hugs. :D I have spent many read aloud sessions yelling the story. It was comical. :mrgreen: Ideas for 18m old: Isolate in crib or room for "Room Time". Play happy music. Put safe toys and board books. Set timer for this and then close the door. School like mad and ignore screaming because you know t...