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Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has used eBooks along with DITHOR and how they divvied up the books to match the number of days (5/10/15). In the past I've drawn stars in the corners of the pages to indicate where he should stop each day. However, this year I'd like to try doing a couple of the boo...

I think Mel hit the nail on the head. I second everything she said with the added encouragement that there are many free online sources for educational activities. Some are better than others, and of course you need to check any content, but I've rarely encountered a problem in that area.

Don't have any advice, but I'm interested to see what others say, too.

Yeah. I am glad that HOD is so flexible in this regard. I guess it's the surprise of it all that got to me. I just didn't expect it. I think we're all a little more alert to different issues depending on our backgrounds and situation. I guess this is one that just jumped out and grabbed my attention...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I found it very interesting and helpful as we are getting ready to start BLHFHG.

I just finished reading The Sword In The Tree (I try to read all my son's books before he does). Is it just me or was anyone else bothered by the portrayal of Lady Marian as being rather weak, selfish, and helpless? It really bothered me that in the very first chapter she turned to her son for answe...

I just had to share. When we got home this afternoon our HOD package was there waiting for us on the doorstep. After examining the return address I announced what it was and both my big boys let out squeals of excitement! My biggest boy even did a happy dance! Both insisted I immediately take it ins...

Wow. It's great that your son is focused on what GOD wants him to do with life, and he clearly has a very compassionate heart. Thanks for sharing!

My DITHOR Level 2 reading choices, complete with RL / Lexile scores where I could find them. :D Biography- *"Who Was Helen Keller?" by Gare Thompson (RL: 3.4 / Lexile: 570) Adventure- *"Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner (RL: 3.0 / Lexile: 550) * "Robin Hood" by Rob Loyd Jones (Lexile: 510) Histor...

Thank you so much for the guideline info and the advice. There are some which I have chosen as a "you're going to read this because I've decided and I'm the teacher" :lol: but I'm also trying to give balance in letting him choose a fair amount as well. I'm running into the same situation with the re...

As I was reading this I commented aloud, "I am SO doing this!" My extremely active 3yr old would just love it! I just have to find a space in our tiny apartment to set it up.... Thanks for all the details and pics. Pics definitely help!

So I looked over the titles in the DITHOR level 2 book set ( http://www.heartofdakota.com/drawn-into-optional2.php ) and went over them with my son and there are some which he simply has no interest in reading. I don't feel strongly enough about the recommended titles to go to battle over them. I'd ...

Ahhh. Yes. That's probably it. Wrong Edition. No problem. Going to buy the HOD package anyway. Just using the preview for a sneak peek.
THANKS!

Ooooooooh! I didn't see a link in your post, but I used your comments as a guide and went back to the DITHOR main page and this time looked more closely at the top. And then of course, I spotted the optional books links. Guess I just passed over that part before. Thanks so much!!

Hmm. Okay. Guess I'll have to wait till I get the book. Thanks! BTW- I was looking at a preview on christianbook.com. I like them and Amazon for their previews. I find reading the previews gives me a more specific idea of what my son is expected to do/understand and helps with making the decision of...