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We're using it with our 10yo ds and it's a perfect fit.

I would say my favorite so far is Little Pillows by Francis Ridley Havergal in the Bigger package plans. I know it might seem like a small peice out of all of the wonderful books, but I CANNOT read that book without the tears flowing!!! For a long time I carried it in my purse!! :) I completely agr...

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That's so cool, Lynn! A "love for learning" is truly a great reward!

Thank you both, ladies! watertowine, that's interesting. This particular ds used BJU Science last year, and while I loved it, it was just "school" for him. On the other hand, HOD science is a huge hit hit! I think he just loves the literature and nature aspects of it. You know it's a hit when they'r...

We are currently using parts of Preparing and enjoying it immensely. My 10yo ds is especially fond of the science and is creating a beautiful notebook. :D My questions: Is the science in CTC a lot more challenging? Is there a substantial increase in the reading? And do you read the Apologia title in...

Thanks again, Ladies! These are great suggestions. I love the personal way everyone finds to make it work.

Thanks for sharing how you do R & S in your home, mamas. It's very helpful.

Wow, that's a wonderful testimony! Thank you for taking the time to share.

We will be using R & S English with two of our boys this coming year. I know that many here do some of the work orally, but could you share more specific guidelines with me? For example, do you do just the oral review and then assign a few written problems? Or do you do some of the intended written ...

Thanks so much, Kathleen!!!

Would someone mind sharing the first semester books for Preparing in science? I purchased the TM today from HOD (yaaay!), but due to budget I need to break up the book purchases.

Blessings!

Oh goodness, a routine for certain! I read the MOTS book and while we only have three dc at home (oldest is on his own), just looking at the timed schedules stressed me out. Have you seen discussions on the WTM boards about loop scheduling? I'm not sure how it would work with HOD, but maybe that's o...

Hi Tina, Commiserating here because I'm in the same boat. This is our 12th year and I just panicked at the beginning when we were going to do both Bigger and CTC. Initially, I had such a peace about HOD after much thought and prayer, only to let me flesh take over in an instant. :oops: I think there...

Thanks so much for your detailed reply, Marsha. Your plan looks greatl!