Could I get your opinions?

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John'smom
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by John'smom » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:18 pm

When you say HOD will be in Cincinnati, do local people who use HOD man the stand and answer questions or do you all travel from South Dakota to Cincinnati and will be there in person? Either way I'm super excited! :D

I had one more thought come into my mind after my last post, so here it is. :oops: I've got more of an understanding in the handwriting required for Bigger, and now I want to wrap my mind around the writing required in Beyond. From what I can tell in the 1st week of lessons that we can look at there isn't much writing (if any) for the history or Science, except maybe timeline work for the History. Is this a wrong assumption? In some way do they document what they are learning in the Science and History or no? Any info on the writing in Beyond is appreciated.

Thanks again for answering all of my questions. In a way, it's a little embarassing. :oops: I'm sure I've asked way too many questions, but it's truly helpful. :D
Edwena
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*Mom to ds (15), dd (13), dd #2(3)
*Combining my dc in WG (2017-2018)
*Completed and absolutely loved BLHFHG through MTMM

my3sons
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by my3sons » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:48 pm

HOD is a family business and has family in the booths. :D As far as the writing in Beyond, there is much less than in Bigger Hearts, due to age and maturity. Copywork of poetry and spelling activities that include writing a portion of the week are part of Beyond's plans, in keeping with CM style. Each week, children respond to the history and show what they've learned by completing geography activities (often using maps and globes), creating artistic projects that coincide with the history reading, and participating in history activities which further add to the learning (this includes keeping a timeline, which has dc draw pictures and write captions).

For science, dc respond to the readings by doing 2 science experiments/activities every week. This active way of responding to information in science/history books lets dc really think about what they are doing and personally demonstrate the concepts learned, rather than having to think so hard about writing in subject areas that aren't for the subject of "writing". This is in keeping with that age of maturity. I've been so pleased with the retention it seems to result with in with my dc. :) It has been such a better way to see what this age understands than trying to have them write out what they know. I've found it a huge relief not to see my dc struggling to share what they've learned because writing can be a barrier to doing so for younger dc. HTH!

Never worry about asking too many questions here, as this is a very encouraging board and that is precisely the reason for its creation! :D :D :D Just keep in mind these are all simply opinions here, and final placement is 100% up to you. So, as you weigh what's best for your dc, know we all understand you know them best and we are just providing as much information as we can to help you come to a placement you embrace. :D

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

John'smom
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by John'smom » Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:42 pm

Thanks so much for all the answers to my many questions. :D You all need a group hug smilie on here. :lol: I feel like I have all the info I need now to take to my dh and before the Lord. I just need to spend some time in prayer as well in making this decision. He knows what's best for our year next year. Again, thank you. I hope it's okay to check back at the boards and read and learn from others posts. :D
Edwena
*Married to my best friend for 16 yrs
*Mom to ds (15), dd (13), dd #2(3)
*Combining my dc in WG (2017-2018)
*Completed and absolutely loved BLHFHG through MTMM

my3sons
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by my3sons » Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:57 pm

John'smom wrote:Thanks so much for all the answers to my many questions. :D You all need a group hug smilie on here. :lol: I feel like I have all the info I need now to take to my dh and before the Lord. I just need to spend some time in prayer as well in making this decision. He knows what's best for our year next year. Again, thank you. I hope it's okay to check back at the boards and read and learn from others posts. :D
You are right on track here! God's guidance is always the best, and your dh will appreciate his role as well. And yes - please DO check back and read and learn, and help too, because you are sure to have knowledge and tips to help that someone else may not! Plus, we like to have you around here. :wink: We're kind of a mix of personalities and styles here, but that's what makes this board so encouraging. When one post doesn't quite fit you, another one will. :D So, don't be a stranger! :)

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

threegreatkids
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by threegreatkids » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:40 am

On the topic of conferences:
HOD, please come to the MassHope conference...New England needs you! :lol:
Mom of three great kids
7th grade dd, 6th grade dd, 4nd grade ds

Busymomma1
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by Busymomma1 » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:54 am

John's Mom,
I saw HOD on the list, too! I went to the Cinci convention last year, and also the 1st year they had it (2007). It is such an encouragement to go, and I'll be excited to stop by the HOD booth and hopefully buy the curriculum for next year! And maybe meet Carrie and family/staff!

Take care!
Tricia
Married for 14 great years!
Mom to DD (10)
DS #1 (9)
DS #2 (6)

Carrie
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Re: Could I get your opinions?

Post by Carrie » Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:38 pm

Yes! We are looking forward to exhibiting in Cincinnati this year. It will be a new convention for us, as we try to rotate around to do a new convention or two every year. Scheduling is such an issue when booking conferences for us as both my sister and I do our conventions, so both of our families must function without us as we're gone. :wink: Since my youngest is 3 and Julie's youngest is 2, we're in those "tough to be gone much" years. :wink:

God is good though and always makes a way for us to travel some and to get our new book done each year. We're looking forward to meeting as many of you as we can at convention this season, and for those we won't see, we're forever grateful for this board! We have so many precious moms that we are blessed to know here. It's as if we are old friends :D

Blessings,
Carrie

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