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by bethelmommy
Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Reading after (The Reading Lesson)
Replies: 3
Views: 1977

Re: Reading after (The Reading Lesson)

My oldest jumped right into the ER's after TRL and never needed anything else. My second child really struggled with spelling and I knew her grasp of phonics wasn't as strong (she kind of just learned to read whole words really early) so I eventually added some Explode The Code workbooks. She actual...
by bethelmommy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: More questions from the newbie!
Replies: 11
Views: 5665

Re: More questions from the newbie!

When your son finishes TRL, he should be fine to start the ER's. My oldest started with the Beginner's Bible. My second child read the Early Readers Bible first and then moved on to the Beginner's Bible which is definitely a more gentle transition. There is a supplemental reading list included in th...
by bethelmommy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: More questions from the newbie!
Replies: 11
Views: 5665

Re: More questions from the newbie!

If your son has already successfully completed a phonics program similar to one of the recommended HOD reading programs, then he should be able to move into the ER's. If a little more of a bridge is needed, you can add the Early Readers Bible before the Beginners Bible. Reading both Bibles makes the...
by bethelmommy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: More questions from the newbie!
Replies: 11
Views: 5665

Re: More questions from the newbie!

Hi there! Yes, you will want the Beyond guide to follow the schedule and questions for the Emerging readers in the back of the guide. That is what I did for reading for my oldest two and what I will do again when my 5 (almost 6) year old starts LHFHG this fall. Regarding testing, we have only tested...
by bethelmommy
Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: More questions from the newbie!
Replies: 11
Views: 5665

Re: More questions from the newbie!

Hi there! Yes, you will want the Beyond guide to follow the schedule and questions for the Emerging readers in the back of the guide. That is what I did for reading for my oldest two and what I will do again when my 5 (almost 6) year old starts LHFHG this fall. Regarding testing, we have only tested...
by bethelmommy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Four Kids Place in Four Different Books
Replies: 6
Views: 2718

Re: Four Kids Place in Four Different Books

Welcome to Heart Of Dakota! Since this will be your first time using Heart of Dakota guides, I would also recommend stagger starting your kiddos. Start the older ones first and get them going in their guides comfortably. After a week or two they will find a good rhythm to their days and you will be ...
by bethelmommy
Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Is she ready for Preparing
Replies: 6
Views: 2301

Re: Is she ready for Preparing

It sounds like your daughter will do fine in Preparing. If the work load ends up being a bit much, you can always slow down for a few months until she matures. However, if she loves reading and writing, and you feel like she is mature enough for the content in Preparing, then it will probably be a g...
by bethelmommy
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: HOD Love!
Replies: 3
Views: 1791

HOD Love!

My oldest ds (9 1/2) just started Preparing after the new year. Is it possible to fall in love with HOD all over again? He was worried the increase in work would be more than he could handle. After Unit 1, he developed a routine and is doing wonderfully! Most days it is only taking him a little long...
by bethelmommy
Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:24 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question on a couple of the extension books from Bigger
Replies: 5
Views: 2320

Re: Question on a couple of the extension books from Bigger

Hmm... I can give you a few book suggestions my daughter has read lately, though her taste tends to run more to fantasy and she doesn't mind small print- Watership Down, Black Beauty, Heidi, the Felicity and Kaya American girl series, Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, Redwall series, Ranger's Appren...
by bethelmommy
Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:51 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question on a couple of the extension books from Bigger
Replies: 5
Views: 2320

Re: Question on a couple of the extension books from Bigger

I do let my 9 1/2 year old read the extensions freely, but have been more selective with my almost 8 year old. For extra free reading books, I let them read DITHOR books. For example, last year my son free read all the 4/5 girl interest selections and then did the 4/5 boy interest books for DITHOR. ...
by bethelmommy
Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:54 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Struggling with The Reading Lesson
Replies: 11
Views: 4008

Re: Struggling with The Reading Lesson

I posted a link below to a reply Carrie gave to a similar question awhile back. She is addressing what to do after The Reading Lesson if a child is not ready for the Emerging Readers, but I think her wise advice would help you in this situation as well. For my two oldest children, both slowed in pro...
by bethelmommy
Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New Math Reccomendation after Singapore 6A/6B
Replies: 17
Views: 24372

Re: New Math Reccomendation after Singapore 6A/6B

Thank you, thank you, for letting us know about this new math recommendation! If the message board had a like button, I would totally use it for your post :D ! Bless you, Carrie, as you continue to pour your heart and soul into the God-glorifying ministry of Heart of Dakota.
by bethelmommy
Tue Aug 18, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: *Must Read* Summer Of the Monkeys
Replies: 4
Views: 1977

Re: *Must Read* Summer Of the Monkeys

I read it as a kid and cried. I look forward to going through it again with my kiddos when we get to that guide :) .
by bethelmommy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:08 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What a great way to start the year!
Replies: 3
Views: 1830

Re: What a great way to start the year!

Be Thou My Vision is my favorite hymn ever! I'm so glad it was meaningful for you as you start your year. The words are awesome and I pray they will be a blessing to you and your son as you focus on the truths spoken through them this year.
by bethelmommy
Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:05 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Money Can't Buy What HOD Provides!
Replies: 7
Views: 2837

Re: Money Can't Buy What HOD Provides!

Agreeing with you as well. The entire HOD family is absolutely wonderful! I am so grateful for their family ministry and delighted to hear of the blessing you received from Mike's timely phone call. I have talked to Julie a couple times when needing help with ordering and always feel like I am talki...