Two questions on implementing HOD/DITHOR
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:13 pm
Hello! We have started Bigger, and I am running into two (not very important
) issues that I would like advice on from seasoned HOD users.
First: I love that currently, our Bigger read-aloud is a Biography, and my son's DITHOR book is a Biography. However, this last week I have been sick. I was tempted to do some HOD or some DITHOR, but couldn't really muster up the energy to do both. Because I did not want to get off track, I skipped both and we did no school this week. Is it inevitable that we are going to get on different tracks with our read alouds and DITHOR books, or should we attempt to keep them on the same track? (I hope that makes sense...)
Second: When you consider the art/craft, geography, science, etc. supplies needed for your upcoming week, do you gather all weekly supplies or do you gather the night before? I know, not real important, but I'm just wondering how others do it. I've read so many places that people don't have any prep time with HOD, but I'm finding I am spending a bit of time prepping, gathering supplies, etc. Is there a third option?
I'm just looking for some help as we try to navigate into a new school year.
Thanks!

First: I love that currently, our Bigger read-aloud is a Biography, and my son's DITHOR book is a Biography. However, this last week I have been sick. I was tempted to do some HOD or some DITHOR, but couldn't really muster up the energy to do both. Because I did not want to get off track, I skipped both and we did no school this week. Is it inevitable that we are going to get on different tracks with our read alouds and DITHOR books, or should we attempt to keep them on the same track? (I hope that makes sense...)
Second: When you consider the art/craft, geography, science, etc. supplies needed for your upcoming week, do you gather all weekly supplies or do you gather the night before? I know, not real important, but I'm just wondering how others do it. I've read so many places that people don't have any prep time with HOD, but I'm finding I am spending a bit of time prepping, gathering supplies, etc. Is there a third option?
I'm just looking for some help as we try to navigate into a new school year.
Thanks!