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I got the idea from my sister to have Easter be about spiritual nurture. Our children get one "spiritual nurture" gift and one fun, inexpensive spring or easter themed gift. They also get chocolate. We have life-threatening food allergy here- so I order it from a special online site. They only get i...

Me too!
Rebecca

Dear Carrie,
Thank you! That does help! It sounds like a great resource.
Sincerely,
Rebecca

Dear Terri, I haven't yet used HOD but I keep feeling strongly led to reply to this post! I am planning on using a "modified" (by me) Bigger in the fall or sooner if we finish our school earlier. I agree so much with what has been written here (I feel like I am a kindred spirit with Water2Wine!!! :D...

Would anyone know about how many books are referenced in the book list for DITHOR?
Is it broken down by age?
I "tagged" this onto to this post... hope that is okay!
Rebecca

I will chime in here! I was surprised about the cautionary note about Swamp and so pulled ours out... yep- lots of evolution! Then I remembered that we read this aloud and I censored. Sometimes the tone in the books can be a little... not what we would prefer- I also change the wording. With million...

Replying to this for anyone who is interested...
I compared samples online.

They appear to be similar in content- with Rod and Staff being more
"textbookish" if that makes sense.

I decided that we will stay with First Language Lessons as it has worked so well for us and we enjoy it.

Rebecca

I have been using FLL with my children. Next year my son would be moving into FLL 3 and using the new writing with ease program. I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between Rod and Staff and FLL? We have been very happy with First Language Lessons. Both my sons in levels one and two respec...

Please share your experiences with this program... What are your favorite books? What have your child(ren) loved? I have ordered the ecconomy package(I think that is what it is- the guide and core history books) and it is on its way (amazingly fast service I might add)... and picked up a couple of e...

I just wanted to add another thanks to Water2Wine and say I will soon have six children too! And I am considering using Little Hearts and Bigger Hearts next year!

Rebecca

Dear Carrie,
Thank you so much!
That makes perfect sense...
I had recently read a discussion that also stated they can require quite a bit of parental interaction.
Also, thank you so much for your feedback on other studies. I appreciate it!
I will keep it in mind!
Rebecca

Thank you! That does help... I must have missed that information.

Still wondering about these studies in general, though.

Rebecca

I noticed that this is no longer included in the Preparing Hearts packages. Is it still going to be included in the program?
Also, is this a good resource for third grade or is it better for fourth?

Thank you!
Rebecca