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Today was our first day of Beyond, and we had such a great time! Even my skeptical boy enjoyed himself, and still had plenty of time for playing in the water hose and eating popsicles. I can't quite believe how much fun it was, and how I can't wait to start LHTH with my dd4 when she gets good and awake from her nap! We learned alot, and had a great time in the process...

That's wonderful! We enjoyed Beyond this last year, too!

So glad to hear it went so well! We are starting Beyond at the end of the summer, I can't wait. Would you mind sharing how long it took?

It's a great guide. So glad you had a wonderful first day!

Sara, it took us 3 hours INCLUDING lunchtime(which fell in the middle) and the time it takes to regroup after lunch, so probably about 2 hours of schooltime, which is really awesome considering this is our very first HOD experience. The teacher's manual is WONDERFUL and makes my job so easy and fun. It was a really great day, and they learned so much!

brokenopen wrote:Sara, it took us 3 hours INCLUDING lunchtime(which fell in the middle) and the time it takes to regroup after lunch, so probably about 2 hours of schooltime, which is really awesome considering this is our very first HOD experience. The teacher's manual is WONDERFUL and makes my job so easy and fun. It was a really great day, and they learned so much!

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to it!

Hooray for a happy first day! I never go into a new guide expecting a great first day, as it sometimes takes a week to a month to hit our full stride, but when the first day is happy - that is so worth celebrating! Way to go, and here's to many happy more days with Beyond ahead!

In Christ,
Julie

HappyMama wrote:

brokenopen wrote:Sara, it took us 3 hours INCLUDING lunchtime(which fell in the middle) and the time it takes to regroup after lunch, so probably about 2 hours of schooltime, which is really awesome considering this is our very first HOD experience. The teacher's manual is WONDERFUL and makes my job so easy and fun. It was a really great day, and they learned so much!

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to it!

Hi Sara! I thought you may enjoy reading this post as you consider how to plan the routine of your school day with Beyond:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4390&p=32417

It took us right around 2-3 hours too, more at the beginning of the year as we were finding our groove, and less at the middle and end of the year. Beyond is a joy to teach - I'm so glad you have that ahead of you!

In Christ,
Julie

What a great first day! We're getting close to finishing up Beyond. It is such a wonderful curriculum and I know you will have fun with it.

And about how much time it takes-it generally takes us 2 1/2 to 3 hours to do school, and that's with doing some "circle time" activities, LHTH, snack, Beyond, and a more time consuming phonics program then what Carrie suggests. So Beyond probably takes just under 2 hours as is.

We started today Its going to be fun going through this year reading how other families are enjoying Beyond

Hooray! I'm late in celebrating your great first day with Beyond, but I'm thrilled that it went so well for you. I'm glad the Teacher's Guide was a great help.

I wish we were there to eat popsicles with you and run through the garden hose. My boys would love that!

Thanks for sharing!

Blessings,
Carrie