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Well, I thought I'd give an update on what I've decided to do. I got myself organized and scheduled or at least a routine in mind. I am going to finish Beyond with both dc. We are doing one unit per week for 3 weeks, then I am going to try to double up on some days. If everything goes as planned, we...

Does anyone have input on math curriculums? I have only used Singapore for one year and I think we need to change.

I do think I need to toughen up with ds. He is my biggest challenge right now. I almost think I should take away all screen time until we get our school routine down without any complaining. My biggest problem with this is that I know that when he was in public school, he did not act like he is acti...

Thanks for clarifying FMS! :( I am really motivated by everyone on here, thanks so much! I don't take any responses as judgement, I truly appreciate the honesty! I am such a greenhorn at this and come from traditional schooling so this year has been " a year for me to de-school". I am learning so mu...

Ok, that sounds great! I think dd would like that! And ds for that matter. One more question, what is FMS?

Wow!! Thank you all so much for the input. I really need to stay more connected on here when I am feeling anything! So to answer some of the questions. Dd does place in Bigger. She can do the work in Beyond and R&S even though she doesn't WANT to. I like the idea of talking to her about being 9 and ...

Hello HOD. I am looking for motivation, encouragement, input and advice. This is our first year homeschooling. Ds is 7 (8 in Sept), dd is 9 (10 in Sept) and dd just 3 in March. We used (loosely) BLHFHG this year for both dc. Our start was strong back in Sept. but then I don't know if it was the brut...

I am looking for some ideas to keep my 2 year old busy while I work with my 6 and 8 y/o's. We will be starting our first year of learning at home and I am just curious what has been successful for others who have toddlers running around. Thanks.

Mercy, I was so happy to read your post as we are going to be starting BLHFHG soon. It will be our first year of hs and my dd is 8 and ds is 6. I am really looking forward to storytime and poetry too. Just wondering, do you wake her early in the morning or is she an early riser? How long does it tak...

Great, thanks so much! I am so excited for our first year to start. I know that I need to give the dc a little break first. Their last day of school was last Thursday and I am going to wait until the fall to start full on. This summer we are just going to be doing some reading and math. Do you find ...

Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend this level. The more I read other posts and look at the samples of the guides, etc. I agree with you. I want to make sure though that you would recommend BLH for both of them and just ramp up for my dd, am I understanding right? I do feel good about...

Thanks my3sons for the reply. I will give as much info as I can about both of my dc. They are reading Magic Tree House Series and Geronimo Stilton. My ds has lately been reading Goosebumps (I've been looking for something new for him). He is really drawn to the skeleton, gore, etc. He is reading The...

Thank you all so much for the great input. I am going to LOVE coming to this place. So, I am still taking in all of the info. on choosing the right level for my kiddos. After reviewing the placement chart, their age is 7-9 in the fall. They are both independent readers. In writing my ds occasionally...

Thank you for the input. Do you also have your two children doing the Sinagpore Math? I noticed that it was Level 2A and 2B with the BHFHG program, but I think I need to start with 1A and 1B with my kiddos. Any input on this from anyone?

Hello, I have been looking at the HOD curriculum daily for the last month. I have decided to commit to it, my heart has led me here. I have two children that I will have at home starting this summer and fall. They will just be turning 7 and 9 in September. They are completing K and 2nd grade now in ...