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I use it instead of. I have not checked out WWTB but I do hope to use it eventually.

I use Jump In by Apologia for persuasive writing around 4th and 5th grade. I use this along with HOD.

I punch a hole in the upper left hand corner and put them on a ring.

I worry about everyone being shortchanged!!

I could always decide on my then 8 year old after I get the CTG manual . I have Bigger if I want to use that.

Thanks Julie!

Hi Julie, I generally look at our day and combine which subs I can and assign the rest independently. We have been combining a lot and I see everyone learning quite a bit. I do fill in with a ton of reading aloud. I do the skill areas individually but try to combine the content areas. I probably sho...

the some of the independent activities in Preparing with all my children. For example today reading aloud The Young Christian's Introduction to the Bible. I have combined my 9 and 7 year old in Preparing. They use language arts and math to correspond with their abilities. This year has been so much ...

Hello :-) I love hod too. I have used Little Hands, Beyond and Bigger. I have 5 children 8 and under. I use different math and language arts than what is scheduled. I believe Carrie's choices are excellent but we already had programs that were working for us. It is absolutely no problem to substitut...

I didn't laminate mine either. I do not have a laminator and it would be too pricey for me.
I love that the cards are photocopiable if one gets ripped

Kari

Great job cleaning out!

[quote="shougmom"]Yes, I believe Kari is right


Sorry, I never heard those words before and wanted to see them in print again

Kari

Hi Holly,

someone please correct me if I am wrong. I believe Preparing is a sweeping overview of history and the next guide will start the 4 year cycle of studying history chronologically.

HTH,

Kari

We are on week 4 of Bigger and I need help with this question
Thanks!

Kari

Hello, I have 5 children 8 and under and HOD is very doable and rich. Of course I agree whole-heartedly with the counsel you have recieved to seek God and His will for you. Every family is different. Homeschooling does take time and effort, this year has been the best so far because the Lord has sho...

Hi gals! Thanks for the info. I will ask her what she is treating. I am not sure if it is for her or for a friend
Cheerio!

Kari

Hello A friend asked if anyone has suggestions of books or ideas for a mom to do for speech therapy.
Any ideas?

Thanks!!

Kari

Can you do activites to strengthen his fine motor? Playdough ect. You could continue on and have him answer verbally or you can write the answers for him. He sounds like a sweet boy!
Kari