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by cookislandmommy
Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Best Books for Christian Character
Replies: 5
Views: 2887

Re: Best Books for Christian Character

Thanks again Hope, Your book suggestions sound good. So long as the character trait is something that is reflected in the book in some way, as we will be covering one trait at a time, will be fine. It does not just have to focus on one alone. I am more concerned about picking a trait and then using ...
by cookislandmommy
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Best Books for Christian Character
Replies: 5
Views: 2887

Re: Best Books for Christian Character

Hi Hope,
Thanks for the reply.

What I am trying to do is find a book for each Christian character and then just do the Godly Character Traits sections in DITHOR,
would you suggest any particular books that may fight one trait that is listed by Carrie?

Kind Regards
Sherid
by cookislandmommy
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Best Books for Christian Character
Replies: 5
Views: 2887

Best Books for Christian Character

Hi HOD people :) We are going to be using the Christian character portions of DIPTHOR and I would like to pick books that match up well to the individual character traits: Brotherly Love, Faith, Fear of the Lord, Integrity, Joy, Loyalty, Obedience, Responsibility and Virtue. We are looking for Grade...
by cookislandmommy
Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Preparing Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1364

Preparing Question

Hi there, We are going to do Preparing and I would love to find out what extra historical fiction books did others use or recommend for each topic? My daughter devours books and a few extra books will benefit her. I have done a search through the Preparing Page but I can't seem to find any suggestio...
by cookislandmommy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Preparing Question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

Re: Preparing Question...

Thank you Carrie,
This was exactly what I was after!
Bless you too.
by cookislandmommy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Preparing Question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

Preparing Question...

Hi there, I was wondering about the writing part of this curriculum. Is most of the writing written narration? If so, what is the reason behind this? I am trying to decide which direction to go in regards to the focus of writing. I have always preferred comprehension written activities, I imagined t...
by cookislandmommy
Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ideas for extracurricular reading books DD
Replies: 2
Views: 987

Ideas for extracurricular reading books DD

Hi there, My DD is 6 and half yrs old and is a crazy good reader. I just can't keep up with her and she is reading her way through the Famous Five at the moment. Without using any of the book selections in HOD programs - has anyone got any good real chapter books with Christian standpoint that they ...
by cookislandmommy
Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Questions about HOD & also Bigger...
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Questions about HOD & also Bigger...

anyone?
by cookislandmommy
Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Questions about HOD & also Bigger...
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Questions about HOD & also Bigger...

I just wanted to add one more question. 6) On Unit 1, Day 2 in 'Science Exploration' Box. The Key Idea is that God made the sea and the dry land. He designed the moon's gravity to cause the tides. The book that is used is, 'One Small Square: Seashore'. Does this book go into any detail more about th...
by cookislandmommy
Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Questions about HOD & also Bigger...
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Questions about HOD & also Bigger...

HI there, :D I have a few questions about Bigger Hearts.... We are considering this program. 1) Does everyone get their kids to do cursive? If so, when do you know it is the right time to move ahead and start? If you don't, do you ever intend to or not? 2) Does HOD in its future courses do Art from ...