Decision made--best of both worlds!

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Jen in Va
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Decision made--best of both worlds!

Post by Jen in Va » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:51 am

I've been going back and forth between Little Hearts and Beyond for my 5.5 yo son for the fall. He'll be ready for it in LA and math, but we haven't done history or science. Other than the basics, we've just been adding in Leading Little Ones to God. I appreciate all the great advice I rec'd earlier in the week and have been taking it to heart. I don't want to push him before he's ready for the meatier science and history readings, but I didn't want to get too far away from being on schedule with LA and math.

:idea: So, while I was doing some chores this morning it came to me--why not get Little Hearts for right now so we get used to the history and science readings, and work on that throughout the summer and into the fall, with the plan being to go into Beyond after Christmas. I have to supplement the math, because he will be ready for Singapore 1A/1B in the fall if we continue as we're going. What I thought I could do is use the small motor skills stuff from the K Little Hearts supplemented with the 1st grade thinking skills, plus math drill/practice so we'll be ready for/put off Singapore 1A/B in/until December/January. If I feel like he's ready to move into Beyond before Christmas, I can do that. This way I'm getting the best of both worlds. I really didn't want to miss out on the Little Hearts stuff. I especially like the looks of the 101 Bible Stories--I checked out the inside--artwork, first couple of readings--at amazon.com, and it is gorgeous!

I'm placing a huge order in a few minutes--can it be here yesterday? :wink:
Jen
Hsing mom of 3:
DS (20) college, home educated k-12
DD (17) 12th grade (2009-10), home educated
DS (6) Beyond (2009-10, have already started--loving it, btw!)

Candice
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Post by Candice » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:33 am

Jen,

Your plan sounds great! Neat that you found a sensible solution and, as you say, will have the best of both worlds!
We have the 101 Favorite Stories From The Bible and it is beautiful.
Let us know when your goodies arrive!!

Candice :D

Kathleen
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Location: NE Kansas

Post by Kathleen » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:42 am

Jen,

I think that sounds great! :D You have a lot of fun to look forward to with your little one.

Kathleen
Homeschooling mom to 6:
Grant - 19 Kansas State University
Allison - 15 World Geography
Garret - 13 Res2Ref
Asa - 8 Bigger
Quinn - 7 Bigger

Halle - 4 LHTH

Carrie
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Post by Carrie » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:08 pm

Jen,

I think your plan sounds very good! :wink: You'll be giving your little guy a chance to grow into "Beyond..." with that schedule and get a great Biblical foundation in place with LHFHG. 101 Favorite Bible Stories is beautiful! We love it here too! :D

Blessings,
Carrie

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