Need help with "problem" that I really can't compl

Hillcrest Academy · Post by **Hillcrest Academy** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:30 am

Well, we started LHTH and LHFHG last week, and the "problem" that I have is that both my kids want to do everything!

At this point I'm doing two of Bible, Math, etc, with my DS5 joining in with DD6 with everything except for the History reading and her LA.

I'm finding this to be a lot to do with both of them because they both want the input/attention/ extra resources etc and I have a 5 month old to boot!

Does anyone know how I can combine both these programs for both kids? I can't drop LHTH because the Bible/Devotion is perfect for DS5's attention span and I lose him 1/4 way through that of LHFHG even though he is "joining in"

Any advice would be appreciated, but like I said, I'll take this "problem" over them not wanting to do anything (as DS5 was before we switched to HOD!)

~Caryn~

inHistiming · Post by **inHistiming** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:45 am

Maybe you could continue doing all of the activities in LHFHG with both, doing Bible separately, utilizing LHTH Bible for younger ds. Then, you could add some of the other lessons from LHTH 1-2 days per week, as many as you like. That way, you're no doubling everything every day, and you'll still get to do both programs. LHTH could just be used to reinforce letters and for some fun activities...and for Bible since he pays such close attention there. I hope that's helpful; we actually have not used LHTH, though we're considering going to that for ds age 4, so I'm just guessing about what may work. I'm sure others who have used both programs will offer some helpful tips.

netpea · Post by **netpea** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:18 am

Perhaps you have the older child do the Do it Carefully page when the younger does the hide n seek page or other activity. I would suggest doing LHTH first, then do older child. Otherwise younger child sometimes gets forgotten at our house.

my3sons · Post by **my3sons** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:26 pm

How cute! Well, that is exciting stuff! I like Lee Ann's idea of having them doing their workbook stuff at the same time at the table together. Anytime you can create that "doing it together" feeling, but still be doing "their own thing" is a plus! We do that a lot here. I do think it's o.k. to tell them they need to be separate some of the time too. Maybe telling your younger child that he/she is going to be doing all of LHFHG the next year would help, and that you don't want him/her to have already done it all. Also, telling your older child that you need time to teach your younger child the things your older child already knows and let the younger child "shine" may be helpful. Storytime is a great thing to combine them on, because they'll still enjoy it next year a second time around anyway. Also, the Singing Bible and the Hide 'Em in Your Heart song times are great together times too. No matter how you do it, this is a great "problem" to have! HTH!

In Christ,
Julie

Hillcrest Academy · Post by **Hillcrest Academy** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:25 pm

Thank you for the input

I think I'm going to pick and choose things to do separately every day (like LA, Math etc) and other things to do together if they so choose.

I was thinking of letting dd6 join in with LHTH whenever she wants to, but I've realized that I need to give dd5 HIS turn to have his very own pre-k, K and beyond. So often dd6 will forget that she's not supposed to answer, and dd5 will lose the opportunity. So I'll give him that time

Thanks again, ladies!
~Caryn~

netpea · Post by **netpea** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:44 pm

Hillcrest Academy wrote:So often dd6 will forget that she's not supposed to answer, and dd5 will lose the opportunity. ~

We have the same problem with ds7 and dd5. However, when it comes to narrating, dd5 sometimes pipes in when it is supposed to be ds7's turn. So I guess it's pretty even.

Post by **Carrie** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:27 am

Caryn,

We found the same to be true at our house! My older son, to this day, would love to join in with us to DO everything.

However, as you already pointed out, the younger ones do need some time to have their own "school" where they're not overshadowed by the older one.

I know the combining aspect really depends on personalities, but my older one is very IN CHARGE and always loves to answer. My younger one was content to sit back and let him.

So, at our house, it really helped to separate them for much of their day and combine for the music CD's, storytime, poetry, written work, and sometimes art or science activities. It's been enjoyable to watch them each blossom into their own person.

I'm so glad they're both enjoying their school. Like you said, it's a nice problem to have!

Blessings,
Carrie