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by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Love Bigger!
Replies: 15
Views: 9671

Callia - thanks for sharing! Isn't it great to get the guide and think, "I can totally do this!" rather than, "Oh no...". You are going to have such a wonderful year! Be sure to share with us as you go through it. It is a wonderful blessing to encourage and be encouraged!
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Please tell me why I should use HOD!
Replies: 13
Views: 8505

O.k. ladies, you've got my eyes "tearing" up here! Water2wine, thank you for your very eloquent post. I'll be rereading it to remind myself of what's truly important, and I agree with every single word you've written there. I don't know what I can say that has not been said so well already, but let ...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Where did you start?
Replies: 7
Views: 4774

Hi! I would recommend starting with Beyond... because it teaches lots of skills that are built upon in Bigger... For example, the oral narration lessons in Beyond..., make narrating in Bigger... a cinch. The copywork and spelling in Beyond..., make the dictation a breeze in Bigger... There are lots ...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Making the switch (Math)
Replies: 5
Views: 3251

I agree with water2wine's comments, and you are so right in picking out how the hands-on activities really reinforce the math skill. I think that alone is reason enough to switch if you're considering it. We've been happy with Singapore, and had done some other experimenting prior to it. I think Sin...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What's your best tip for keeping all your books organized?
Replies: 13
Views: 8009

Ahhhh, water2wine... an organizer after my own heart! I love to organize things... and reorganize them... too. I have several organizational things going on here. In the basement I have an area for each HOD curriculum and its accompanying books, including the reading material that goes with it. Upst...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Archived Threads for Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory
Topic: Is there really enough "meat" in the Beyond progra
Replies: 7
Views: 13594

Hi! It's nice to meet you, and you ask a good question! Yes, I do believe there is enough meat in Beyond...! We used it last year, and my son is thriving this year with Bigger... Many skills taught in Beyond... are done in a rotating manner so that at first glance, you may miss the "meatiness" of th...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New here--an introduction
Replies: 9
Views: 5583

Hi Vicki! It is so nice to meet you, and I am glad you are here! We did Beyond... last year, and I look back on it so fondly. I can promise you Bigger... is equally as wonderful. Thanks for sharing your journey with HOD! Carrie's heart and soul are in this, so I know she'll pour over your post and b...
by my3sons
Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Can I use Bigger with a 4th grader?
Replies: 5
Views: 3641

Hi Erica! I was going to say exactly what these great moms already said! I'm doing Bigger... now too, and I think it would be great with the extension pack for your situation, and I like the reminder given by Lourdes that she should be able to read the extension pack independently. You could certain...
by my3sons
Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Re-thinking what I'm going to order? Please help...,
Replies: 17
Views: 10924

Yeah... what Carrie said! (borrowing a fellow HODer's words!('8)') I have been thinking along those same lines, and I think her explanation is right on. I think, like water2wine said so well, looking down the road at the big picture is key, or we'll all be right back here next year, scratching our h...
by my3sons
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Has anyone changed curriculum mid year? sm
Replies: 6
Views: 3963

It's time for a change... hon'! I say take the plunge! In the past, I've been in your shoes, and when I finally made the switch, I was SO RELIEVED! Trust me, what you're doing that you're not liking won't look any better tomorrow than it does today. Why not just run a Jan. to Dec. school year? I've ...
by my3sons
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Re-thinking what I'm going to order? Please help...,
Replies: 17
Views: 10924

Mary -
You're just too fast for me! I missed your additional info., so if you are happy and satisfied with your dear friend's suggestion, than I say go for it!
Keep on, keepin' on, and you'll know!
by my3sons
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Re-thinking what I'm going to order? Please help...,
Replies: 17
Views: 10924

Good Morning, Mary! WHEW! These are all pretty good scenarios, so that's the good news. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts here, and I have two questions for you that I'd like to ponder on your answers for a bit before I answer... Looking ahead even further than next year, do you want to keep ...
by my3sons
Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New- w/ 3 kids- suggestions please?
Replies: 10
Views: 6103

Thanks for the info., Julien! I should let you know that I am using Little Hearts..., Bigger.... and Drawn into the Heart of Reading right now. Our year is going great, and we are loving our homeschool days! I think doing 2 HOD curriculums is easily manageable. I have done all of the HOD curriculums...
by my3sons
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Burgess Books
Replies: 9
Views: 5319

Hi Melanie!

I got a dog-eared, well-loved-on, copy of the Bird one at a library sale, and it is beautiful (inside... not the falling off cover)! I think the connections already suggested would be great. I've got to remember to pull that out then! Thanks for the suggestion!
by my3sons
Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Drawn Into the Heart of Reading
Topic: I would love to hear from those using DITHOR?
Replies: 16
Views: 29980

Thanks, Mary and water2wine! That gets tricky sometimes, doesn't it? I appreciate hearing you thought what I said made sense. This board is a little bit like a relaxing getaway with a bunch of "gal pals" for me... I'm picturing a beach... an icy cold Diet Dr. Pepper... and happy conversation... ahhh...