I keep hearing descriptions of other programs in which publishers and users emphasize, "Well, there's way more in here than you could ever actually do. So you just pick what you want and ignore the rest." Nothing strikes terror in my heart and a desire to flee like that kind of description! That means I will pay for numerous ideas I could never possibly utilize unless I have a time machine in my basement. That means I will feel frustrated because I am skipping half the ideas I just paid for. This is just me, of course, because some mom's like making hundreds of decisions in a week just to teach a unit on weather. But not I! I really struggle with that.
One thing that impresses me as I look at the samples of the HOD lesson plans is the apparent simplicity of it all. It doesn't look "overly padded" with the burden on mom to slough off half the material and find what she can actually use. Do you find this to be true? I'm considering using Preparing for my son, so naturally none of us has actually seen it yet. But am I right in my overall impression that HOD is a simple meal with good portion control and not an overwhelming buffet?
I think Mary described it as being able to eat a whole elephant, Carrie just helps you do it one bite at a time....or something along those lines, can't remember the exact wording!
Mel
