Rod and Staff English or Language Lessons for the Very Young

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playschool
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Rod and Staff English or Language Lessons for the Very Young

Post by playschool » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:35 pm

Which one does the authors of HOD recommend more? Why?

Allison TX
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Re: Rod and Staff English or Language Lessons for the Very Young

Post by Allison TX » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:05 pm

Hi playschool. :) I believe Carrie recommends Rod and Staff English if you are using the Heart of Dakota Guides. The Language Lessons series is very good but has poetry, copywork, and dictation, mixed in with the grammar. Since HOD already covers these things in their guides, they suggest Rod and Staff for Grammar beginning in Bigger Hearts. If you are using just Drawn into the Heart of Reading and not a full HOD program, then either R&S or the Language Lessons would be fine. Hope this helps. :)

Allison

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Re: Rod and Staff English or Language Lessons for the Very Young

Post by my3sons » Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:16 pm

Ditto to what Allison said! :D We are really enjoying R & S, btw. We do about 2/3 of it orally. I've found my ds has excellent retention with it, it doesn't take forever to do, he likes it, and it is God honoring. Those are the top reasons our family enjoys it. :D

In Christ,
Julie :)
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
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Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
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Carrie
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Re: Rod and Staff English or Language Lessons for the Very Young

Post by Carrie » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:09 pm

The ladies did a wonderful job of answering your questions. Here's a link to a previous thread that will help explain what we recommend: :D viewtopic.php?t=497

Blessings,
Carrie

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