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by Marty D
Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What was YOUR school experience?
Replies: 26
Views: 7335

Thanks for this post. It is very interesting, and I have enjoyed reading it. Here is my story. Before I was school age my oldest brother came home from public school and told my mom and dad to shut up. When he was asked where he learned that, he told them that his teacher said it. They decided that ...
by Marty D
Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: Weekly Heart of Dakota Check-In
Topic: weeks 6/23/08-7/4/08
Replies: 22
Views: 16084

Checking in.......

So, I have not been writing much lately, but I wanted to write and tell you that I have been working with Beyond the last couple of weeks. My ds is 8, and we are going very very slowly because of the summer activities, but he is enjoying it so far. He loves history, and it has been very interesting ...
by Marty D
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Goal Setting For The New School Year!
Replies: 34
Views: 9440

Mary, This is OT, but I just wanted to encourage you on your weight watcher endeavor. It is the best thing I ever did, as I lost 48 lbs.....then I got pregnant, and gained it back :( . However, I am trying to get back, just having problems getting to my meetings, and so I am struggling. The measurin...
by Marty D
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OT- Prayer Request
Replies: 21
Views: 5039

Praying here too. One of my dear friends has MS, and I am always amazed at how she allows God to use her diagnosis to glorify Him. I wish she was here to encourage you, because she is such a dear woman of God, but her children are grown, so no reason to be here. Whatever is going on in your life, I ...
by Marty D
Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: General HOD Lesson Plan Question
Replies: 6
Views: 2174

Melanie wrote: and I still have my sanity in tact!

:D Mel
woow mel, sanity? i think i remember that! LOL
by Marty D
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Who's doing Beyond this summer/fall?
Replies: 28
Views: 8260

Hey Dorla, Just off the top of my head, I am planning to get him a copywork notebook with he same type of paper that he is using for his writing assignments. I think we are going to use Handwriting without tears (at least I hope we can have a few days a week without tears) because this is what his o...
by Marty D
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Who's doing Beyond this summer/fall?
Replies: 28
Views: 8260

Hey Ann, I also will be starting Beyond with my 8 year old. Planning on starting next week. I am doing Little Hands with my 4 year old and my 2 year old likes to sit with us and listen. I am excited, and I am praying that i can get in a good schedule. We live in NC, near the Charlotte area. Around m...
by Marty D
Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: prayers please....
Replies: 12
Views: 3385

Praying even now for God's comfort for the family and the church. Reminds me not to take life for granted. What a wonderful thought though, that tonight she sits at the feet of Jesus.
by Marty D
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: How did you choose between Bigger and Preparing?
Replies: 11
Views: 3427

nice to have another ncer on here. i live in the charlotte area. i am using lhth and beyond this year. it is my first year too, so look forward to sharing all our experiences here on this great board.
by Marty D
Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: It is BOX DAY!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1974

It is BOX DAY!!!!!

I got my Beyond box today!! :D :D

Have not had opportunity to really LOOK it over, cause my ds wants me to read Narnia to him at every opportunity, but I will after they go to bed. From what i have seen, it is just right!

Talk to you all soon.
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by Marty D
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I want to introduce myself and share my "plans"...
Replies: 7
Views: 2343

Welcome Missy. I think it sounds like you know what you are doing! My ds is 8 and I just ordered Beyond for him. I was a little concerned about that because I saw all sorts of people who had younger children in Beyond, but after getting all the wisdom from this board, I realize it is better this way...
by Marty D
Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Am I doing the right thing?
Replies: 8
Views: 2877

Thanks for the suggestions. That is kind of where I was heading, but I keep second guessing. Beyond is better for me right now anyway because I have most of the books already! :) Hey Ruth, my ds has been diagnosed with dysgraphia with mild dyslexia. I don't really think the dyslexia is correct, but ...
by Marty D
Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Am I doing the right thing?
Replies: 8
Views: 2877

Am I doing the right thing?

Ok girls, here is my issue. (well one of my many issues, but this one actually has to do with this curriculum :wink: ) For my oldest son I have been looking over the placement chart trying to figure out which program fits him best. My original thought was Beyond, then I thought Bigger, and then back...
by Marty D
Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anyone leave MFW to come here to HOD?
Replies: 22
Views: 9692

WOWOWOWOW!!!

lovetobehome! What a great post!
by Marty D
Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: FAQ Threads
Topic: ?'s about combining kids
Replies: 8
Views: 13689

I don't have a whole lot of answers for you. I am just going to give you my first thoughts. This is very close to my situation also. I have an 8 yo who I am going to be doing beyond with, and 4 yo (5 at beginning of "school" year) that I am doing LTHT with, and then a 2 yo. I have wondered this same...