And, so many warm memories! Kathleen Box Day is super-fun! Washable kids' paint (you will need black for the 1st unit - I had to buy that separate),paint brushes, liquid glue, glue sticks, scissors, crayons, construction paper, card stock (I like to use this when I draw the letter for them to glue or paint on once a week - paper would work), glitter, spices, liqud soap, cooking oil, bar soap, pudding, chocolate syrup, pasta, dried beans, cotton balls, yarn, blocks... Kathleen Kathleen did a super job of describing what you'll need, and I second her idea of reading through the first 5 weeks or so of plans. If you have those supplies, you'll pretty much be set. Several options are given for supplies usually, and 99% of the time I had one or the other. On the rare occasion I didn't have something, it was super easy to sub in something (like if the suggestion was Cheerios, I'd sub in cocoa puffs , or if the suggestion was cotton balls, and I'd sub in cotton make-up removers, or instead of vegetable oil, olive oil, etc.). I truly never planned for teaching LHTH. Have fun with LHTH - it is a great start to homeschooling. Kathleen wrote:Sara,
How exciting that you'll be starting LHTH soon!
I'm finishing up LHTH now (we're on Unit 28 this week). For copies, you'll need to copy the "number page" (there is one for each of the 1st 10 units), the "hide-and-seek letter page" (every unit), the "color page" (in a few units towards the end), and the "count on me" page (in the appendix - you need one per unit). You'll also need to copy the flash cards from the appendix. If you have 2 kids doing LHTH, you'll need 2 copies of everything but the flashcards. I made all my copies at once and then paperclipped the things that were alike and stuck them in a folder.
For supplies, I've found that they really truly are things that I have around the house. Carrie usually gives several options so if I'm out of one thing, the other is available. You'll need tons of masking tape.
If you read through the first 5 units, that will give you a good idea of most everything you'll need as the letter activities rotate every 5 weeks.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in LHTH. I know you will, too!
You'll do that same thing once a week for all the numbers 1-10. The next one is explained on Unit 2 Day 1. KathleenThanks, Sara!WhereHopeGrows wrote: Julie, I spoke with you at the convention here where I live. You were so helpful. Thanks again for all of your time. We're looking at Preparing for our older ones, and will be doing LHTH over the summer with the youngest ones. It should be a great year! I don't have the LA and books choices shorted out with Preparing, so I'm sure I'll be back with more questions. But I am excited for this coming school year! And excited for a fun summer with the tots!
Anticipating!
Sara
I'm so glad you're getting excited about a plan for your dc. We just finished Preparing today! What fun we had with it - in fact, my ds just gave me a hug and said, "It was a great year, wasn't it, Mom?" It was. I'm sure you will enjoy PHFHG as much as we have.