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I was able to purchase a used DITHOR yesterday which I was thrilled about. So what do I need now for my daughter who will be in 2nd grade.

Student book 2/3?
Book List?
Book Projects?

What is essential? I'd love to buy the book packs but just don't have the $$ to do so. So I have to use my library which is good about getting books in but sometimes not when I need them and I dislike always feeling like we have to have them back at a certain time. Sigh. OH well. I think the booklist would help me find books in the particular genres but do I need it? What about the book project books? What would make that a must have?

Thanks!

Personally, I don't think the book project books are essential at this level. I didn't use them this year because I didn't know about them, but my son got a lot out of his DITHOR and really enjoyed the boy's book pack. I will probably purchase them this year though for him.

Oh, and yes, you would want to get the student workbook. I think it's pretty essential. Book list would be very helpful for you too.

We just started DITHOR yesterday - so very excited! You will need a student book. I am getting my books at the library too, and I found the book list to be very helpful. There are multiple suggestions in each genre, which will help keep you from waiting too long on a library book. I think you could pass on the project book. There are several project ideas in each genre, so you could choose something different.

Thank you! I will get the student book and the book list. Can't wait to get the TM so I can pour over it.

you need the student book, and the book list is very helpful!! But I would not say you need the projects book. Even if you wanted to do a different project than the other options you could google "book project for x book" and get all sorts of ideas.