vocabulary index box vs. composition book

[coastalmom]

I am setting up my Preparing materials and trying to decide between my daughter using index cards or a tabbed composition book for her vocabulary words. I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation/if you prefer one over the other.
Blessings!
CS

[lmercon]

I used both with my ds different years. We only changed it up for variety. Honestly, I didn't prefer one way over the other. If space is a huge deal, obviously the comp. book fits better in a bookshelf. The benefit to the index box is that you can truly alphabetize the words, but that's not a big deal.
Laura

[blessedmomof4]

I prefer the index box.

[Heart_Mom]

We've always used the index card box, and I really like it. One thing that's nice about it is if they make a mistake, they can just start on a new index card. Also, I didn't have to think about how many pages to devote to each letter of the alphabet.

I'm sure the composition book would be fine, but that's what we do!

[water2wine]

We used the index card binders. I really like them because they are all in one place like a common place book bunt you can take them out like an index card binder. Here is what they look like. http://www.amazon.com/OXFORD-POLY-INDEX ... ard+binder

[arstephia]

We liked the index cards as well. We also used an index card binder. I didn't want a half-used comp book sitting around, and this was just easier and more compact, plus it allowed for better alphabetizing and as a pp said, if they make a mistake they can just grab a new index card.

[raceNzanesmom]

We used the index card binders. I really like them because they are all in one place like a common place book bunt you can take them out like an index card binder. Here is what they look like. http://www.amazon.com/OXFORD-POLY-INDEX ... ard+binder

This is what I bought to use with Bigger this year. I like that he can alphabetize them, start over on a new card if needed, and it's still small enough to not be a bother. I added ABC index cards- highly recommend buying pre-punched ones or cardboard ones. I made the plastic ones work, but boy was the palm of my hand sore from punching holes.

[coastalmom]

Thank you all for your helpful responses. I think we will try the index card binder since we already are using several comp. books for other subjects, and I do like the idea of her being able to start a new card if she makes a mistake.
Blessings!
CS

[my3sons]

coastalmom - Hi, and I just wanted to welcome you to the HOD board! We also used the index cards in a recipe box and enjoyed that. I am excited for you to begin PHFHG! We have about 5 units left of PHFHG with our middle ds, and it will be bittersweet to finish - exciting to finish, but sad to be done. However, having done PHFHG years back with my oldest and loving it and then moving on to CTC, I know we will make wonderful memories in CTC too. I hope you have a great year in PHFHG and look forward to getting to know you here!

In Christ,
Julie

[coastalmom]

Julie,
Thank you for your warm welcome. I met you at the FPEA convention and I am really looking forward to our first school year with HOD. This year my children will be using PHFHG , Beyond, LHTH, and we will have a sweet toddler in the midst of it! I am sure i will have many more questions as we begin our school year!
Blessings!
CS