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Have you looked at the placement chart linked on the main HOD page? If not, I would start there and decide where each child places individually. If they place in the same guide, then combining will probably work well. If they place in seperate guides, then that will probably be your best bet. We sta...

I combined my oldest 2 for LHFHG and Beyond before I had to split them in Bigger. I don't regret it at all and would do it again. They are 18 months apart and are best friends. They love doing everything together. Even now, they still do storytime and DITHOR together. I think starting 1/2 speed LHFH...

Thank you for sharing here so that we may come alongside you in prayer. I am praying fervently for you and your family.

My problem is that every time I get a catalog in I end up giving it away to another homeschool mom! I had my catalog for a whole 3 days before I offloaded it to a friend who recently decided to pull her kids out of school. Looking forward to going to the convention to stock back up so that I can gi...

I just realized I didn't answer your original question. For my dd, 1/2 speed has worked out to be the left side of plans 1 day along with spelling (if scheduled), and DITHOR/storytime combined with ds. On day 2 she does the right side as scheduled except for cursive since she has finished that and d...

I'm not sure that dropping to half speed in Beyond this late in the guide would be the best choice. Your dd really needs to be able to complete Beyond at full speed to be ready to move on to Bigger even at 1/2 speed. If your dd is doing ok in Beyond at this point, I would continue full speed and the...

Most of the supplies are usually everyday things you have on hand and for less common items Carrie usually lists several options. We are halfway through the guide and I can list what we have used so far that I remember. Crayons, markers, colored pencils White paper, construction paper, cardstock Sci...

If your ds is still struggling with the amount of writing in Beyond, I do not think you want to move on to Bigger. There is quite a jump in writing from Beyond to Bigger. My dd did fine with writing in Beyond (spelling, math, copy work, and even started cursive). When we started Bigger she could not...

We get all the book packs and I pick and choose which ones to read for HOD Storytime. Then the others get read for evening storytime, or the kids read them in their free time.

Your best course will be to progress systematically through the guides. Enjoy LHFHG. Start the Emerging Readers when he is ready. Do math and handwriting at his level. As StephanieU pointed out, the three R's are easily adjusted to suit your child's level. It is OK to finish a guide mid-year and the...

It looks like you have several options here to consider: 1. You can start LHFHG at full speed. This is probably my least recommended option based on what you have shared. If your dd is already struggling with school desire/interest, this might seem a little overwhelming. 2. You can start LHFHG at 1/...

Bumping since I would like to know as well. We will be on Week 11 Day 3 on Friday.

How precious! Thanks for sharing your wonderful news and pictures with us. Congratulations!

What fun! My board favorites for this year are: Best History Philosophy Thread http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15572 I especially enjoyed Motherjoy's response. Best HOD Guide Prep Post http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5531 This is an old thread that has...

Praying Philippians 4:6-7 for you right now Becky. God is faithful and He loves you. He is in control and knows the plans He has for you. I pray that He will fill you with peace, rest, wisdom, and clarity as He gives you the grace to handle each day.