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I placed my order! I'm making the switch mid-year. I ordered Beyond for my 1st grader including the Singapore Math 1. I'm going to finish out our current phonics and handwriting programs. Everything else just as HOD recommends. I'm a all or nothing type of girl.

I hope to be able to run a our curriculum on a Calendar year instead of an academic calendar. Does anyone have any tips on changing mid-year or using a calendar year?
Is there anything that I can get while I wait so I will be prepare to start immediately?

I'm looking forward to restarting 1st grade. I hope this will not put my son behind but back on track.
Nervous but excited.

Cheri in TN
Mom to girls 19, 16 & son 7

Congratulations! I have switched mid year more than once and just switched this year and it is going great! My kids like HOD a lot and it has been a huge blessing to me!! My kids are getting everything they need, and I don't have to plan and worry about it! What a relief! As far as getting ready, I think just telling your child that you are starting a new program and it is going to be really fun. I also told my kids (5th grad and 8th grade) that more would be expected of them but I knew they could handle it. You could also do something special the first day or first week-special lunch or dessert. Just make it fun and exciting-though HOD always has fun things planned too!
I wouldn't worry either about being behind at this age-and it really is all about skill level not grade level. So relax and enjoy!!
pam