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I'm glad you found the checklist helpful. I got the checklist idea when someone else shared her's with me. I just tweaked it for us.

We are currently using PHFHG for two kids. We do have two manuals but rarely use them. Sometimes we will use one for reading the poetry or studying dictation, which are located in the back, and leave the other book open to the lesson plans for the day. Here's how we do PHFHG with two students: Days ...

Carrie has included the Key Idea of the reading as well for each box which gives the teacher a good "idea" of what the child read about. I usually glance at that before my student narrates to me.

A big "Thank you!" to everyone in this thread for sharing your wisdom and experience! Having read the replies here, I've had "professional development" as a mom & teacher :D and am ready to begin the new year with renewed enthusiasim! May God bless each of your homes as you train up your children.

I too have found there are times when I have to look for the answer elsewhere ie.go online (We are using Bigger this year and looking forward to Preparing next year.) I'd love an answer key

Dear Lord, thank You for the awesome privilege of prayer. Thank You for hearing our prayers, for You have said that where two or three are gathered You are there. Lord we come together as moms, living in different areas, but united in heart and purpose to raise our sister to You. May she find shelte...

Yes! Thank you!! It sure feels good to start putting binders and notebooks together Almost ready now for our Sept 8th start. Thanks for your help!

I am organzing supplies for bigger and frequently referring to a great post from Julie on how she did this. (If you read this Julie - thanks!!) In it she mentions counting out the plastic sleeves needed for the different units (Poetry Copywork, History Notebooking, Science Notebooking, and Science E...

Thanks for your suggestions and recommendations! I appreciate the information regarding specific skills that will be taught/used, and what is expected from students. Thanks for taking the time to share!

Thank you to everyone that has responded! I value your insight and experience!! And thanks Nancy for the hello - any Manitoban's on this board? :) Here's a little more info about my 8 yo & 6 yo: both enjoy reading (an hour at a time no problem), and read well with expression when reading aloud both ...

Hi, I'm new to the board and looking for some advice :) . I have three children, ds8, dd6 & ds3. I had planned to use and have purchased PHFHG to use with my oldest two. My son will be starting third grade and my daughter will be starting second grade. I was drawn to this curriculum because of the t...