Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

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Heidi in AK
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Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by Heidi in AK » Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:16 pm

DH and I decided, because of DD5's reading skills, to order the Emerging Readers as we continue on through LHFHG. I told DH it would be advisable just to get the entire Beyond set, because we'd need it eventually, and we need the TM's to follow as we read the ER's. I'm so excited!

Because it sounded like some were in the same boat (KimS), we are going to:

* finish the LH side of LHFHG, as well as Fine Motor Skills and the Storytime box from LHFHG
* use Beyond to do math & ER's, using the Girl set :)

When we get to Beyond, we'll use it as written with whatever math we are on, with the classic set ER's. I am amazed at how responsive DD is to HOD! :) I kept trying to hold her off, but she really is rising to the "challenge" and has just exceeded my expectations in every way.

Thanks, Carrie, for this amazing curriculum. In addition, there is another mama on the boards whose daughter is in almost the exact same place, and I have put the word out to her to ask if our kids can virtually go through school together. :)
Heidi
loving teaching my rewards!!!
Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
Psalm 78:3-7

http://heidihovan.blogspot.com

Carrie
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by Carrie » Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:16 pm

Heidi,

Hooray! It sounds like you have a great plan in place! :D We pray it will bless your family. :D Thanks for sharing an update.

Blessings,
Carrie

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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by solagratia824 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:30 pm

That's great that you have a plan in place! I just wanted to clarify that there is only one set of ERs, right? There are separate girl/boy/classic sets for the Beyond story time, but those are read aloud by you. If you need more ER titles, there are many supplementary titles listed in the Beyond guide.

We did a similar combo of LHFHG and Beyond last year and it worked well. :D Enjoy!
Camden

Homeschooling mama to...
ds 1st (Beyond)
dd preschool (LHTH)

Heidi in AK
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by Heidi in AK » Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:47 pm

Yes, Camden, you're right; there's only one set of ER's. I got both storytime sets, & just now have to determine what to do with the second one.
Heidi
loving teaching my rewards!!!
Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
Psalm 78:3-7

http://heidihovan.blogspot.com

my3sons
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by my3sons » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:02 pm

I'm so excited for you Heidi! We did the same thing with Wyatt - did the ERS in the middle of LHFHG - it met his LA needs for reading perfectly. This path has kept him loving reading all the way through - I'm so glad your little one will enjoy this too.

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

Heidi in AK
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by Heidi in AK » Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:44 pm

Julie, we did storytime, ERs, and Math 1A today in addition to LHFHG for everything else, and I think it's a better fit. :) YEA!!! Thank you for your encouragement!
Heidi
loving teaching my rewards!!!
Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
Psalm 78:3-7

http://heidihovan.blogspot.com

my3sons
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by my3sons » Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:02 pm

Heidi - HOORAY! It sounds like that will be a good fit. On a side note, I just have to tell you that I appreciate your cheerful presence on the board. You are such a positive person, and I enjoy reading your thoughts here so much. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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

Heidi in AK
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Re: Just ordered Beyond!!! :D

Post by Heidi in AK » Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:50 pm

Julie, that is SO KIND and thoughtful! I missed the board during Christmas break, but you'll appreciate that I got home and (a) couldn't get cell phone service (aka no smartphone use), and (b) didn't even get internet access, or time if I wanted to, because the cousins were on it (aka my nieces and nephews) playing games! And they're 8! LOL! So I just took the hint and stayed off the "information superhighway" for three whole weeks!!! It was awesome!

Thank you! I know God gave me the spiritual gift of encouragement, and I love to use it. :) Have a great day, and I'm glad to be back! :D
Heidi
loving teaching my rewards!!!
Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
Psalm 78:3-7

http://heidihovan.blogspot.com

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