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How hard is it to teach two programs at the same time? I am thinking of using Bigger hearts for HIs Glory for my third grader and Little hearts for His Glory for my kindergartener next year. I will also have a 4, 2, and newborn at home. Will this be doable? Thanks

Many people have taught or are teaching Bigger and Little Hearts together. I am right now. It's not difficult to teach both. I think the general consensus has been to start one program for a bit, then add the second. I started both at the same time and it still works...

I'm doing Bigger and Little together now too...p;us sometimes LHTH w/my ds2.5. Also, I still have time to add my extras in (Foreign language, art study, music study, English From the Roots Up, Conversation With Character) Oh, and dd does some of the extension books as well. It's very doable!!

We did it that way last year. It worked well for our kiddos and for me. We still finished on time and had time to enjoy the rest of our day.

Blessings,
Carrie

We did Bigger Hearts and Little Hearts last year and had a great year! I always like the idea of starting 1 program first, and then adding the other. Or, just doing each of them half-speed for 2 weeks. Either one of those options let you ease into it. It's also been helpful for me - as far as organization goes - to have 2 separate tubs for the 2 different dc's programs. I had a TON of doctor's appointments for our baby when I did BHFHG and LHFHG, and I was able to get it done no problem. I think you can definitely do it. I would look ahead to combining your 2 and 4 yo down the road - that should keep it manageable long-term, as each HOD program becomes more independent each year.

In Christ,
Julie