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I am setting up my Preparing materials and trying to decide between my daughter using index cards or a tabbed composition book for her vocabulary words. I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation/if you prefer one over the other.
Blessings!
CS

I used both with my ds different years. We only changed it up for variety. Honestly, I didn't prefer one way over the other. If space is a huge deal, obviously the comp. book fits better in a bookshelf. The benefit to the index box is that you can truly alphabetize the words, but that's not a big deal.
Laura

I prefer the index box.

We've always used the index card box, and I really like it. One thing that's nice about it is if they make a mistake, they can just start on a new index card. Also, I didn't have to think about how many pages to devote to each letter of the alphabet.

I'm sure the composition book would be fine, but that's what we do!

We used the index card binders. I really like them because they are all in one place like a common place book bunt you can take them out like an index card binder. Here is what they look like. http://www.amazon.com/OXFORD-POLY-INDEX ... ard+binder

We liked the index cards as well. We also used an index card binder. I didn't want a half-used comp book sitting around, and this was just easier and more compact, plus it allowed for better alphabetizing and as a pp said, if they make a mistake they can just grab a new index card.

water2wine wrote:We used the index card binders. I really like them because they are all in one place like a common place book bunt you can take them out like an index card binder. Here is what they look like. http://www.amazon.com/OXFORD-POLY-INDEX ... ard+binder

This is what I bought to use with Bigger this year. I like that he can alphabetize them, start over on a new card if needed, and it's still small enough to not be a bother. I added ABC index cards- highly recommend buying pre-punched ones or cardboard ones. I made the plastic ones work, but boy was the palm of my hand sore from punching holes.

Thank you all for your helpful responses. I think we will try the index card binder since we already are using several comp. books for other subjects, and I do like the idea of her being able to start a new card if she makes a mistake.
Blessings!
CS

coastalmom - Hi, and I just wanted to welcome you to the HOD board! We also used the index cards in a recipe box and enjoyed that. I am excited for you to begin PHFHG! We have about 5 units left of PHFHG with our middle ds, and it will be bittersweet to finish - exciting to finish, but sad to be done. However, having done PHFHG years back with my oldest and loving it and then moving on to CTC, I know we will make wonderful memories in CTC too. I hope you have a great year in PHFHG and look forward to getting to know you here!

In Christ,
Julie

Julie,
Thank you for your warm welcome. I met you at the FPEA convention and I am really looking forward to our first school year with HOD. This year my children will be using PHFHG , Beyond, LHTH, and we will have a sweet toddler in the midst of it! I am sure i will have many more questions as we begin our school year!
Blessings!
CS