Newer LHFHG book compared to older from 2004

[TyraTooters]

I've got a friend willing to loan me her Little Hearts guide, I remember reading about an update for this, found it, and it was only one little thing. Is this correct? Is the 2004 Little Hearts the same as the one that's available for purchase on the HOD website currently? Silly question but I'd just like to know...I like to keep up with other blogs/people on groups doing the same thing!

[StephanieU]

There are two areas of difference:
Fine Motor Skills
Math
Both of these are because the items in the 2004 edition are no longer in print. The Fine Motor Skills is pretty easy to fix, and it might only be the 1st grade suggestions actually. The guide only lists page numbers, so you would just need to adjust as needed for the books you get. Math is a big change and the reason for the new edition. But, if you aren't using Singapore Essentials for math, it wouldn't be a problem. If you want to use Singapore Essentials and want the hands on activities Carrie has created, then you will need a new guide.

[TyraTooters]

For fine motor skills I'll be using the first grade options of Going on Eagerly and Just Thinking & Choosing and will be using Singapore 1a & 1b.

[StephanieU]

Then you can probably use the 2004 guide. The pages won't be perfect for the fine motor skills, but really, it isn't a big deal. If you finish both books early, you can just do something else.