little hands vs little heart for 5 year old?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:44 pm
I can not decide wich program will work to start in a few weeks! I originally thought little hands, but now wonder if it is too easy????
my ds can count to 25 and can identify letters 1-10. He can also write these numbers ( but still needs practice). and he knows the basic concept of addition and the basic 1+1, 2+2, 3+1 type facts.He knows the sounds of 2/3 of the alphabet but can only write a few of the letters and is still working on those fine motor skills for writing.
Im not sure if the little hands program is needed since he still needs practice with writing smaller and clearer letters and numbers.... but does that program work on writing, will he advance in those skills? I think if i worked with him he could learn sounds of the rest of the letters in a month or two.
Or should I start him in little hearts? The first week sample looks doable... Im just not sure how good his handwriting work is sapposed to look..... he can do the handwriting page ( we already use k hwt), but its not very neat, tracing is still tough for him to do very well???
the history and bible in either would be fine, and the math even in the little hearts program looks good for the first week, just not sure how quickly it advances. he can sit while we read to him, not worried about that.
I would like a guide to bring structure to his school experience but my concern with little hands is if he has already covered the material?? what skills are mastered by the end of the guide with letters, writing, numbers ect.... so i can tell if he is prepared for the next guide or not.
my ds can count to 25 and can identify letters 1-10. He can also write these numbers ( but still needs practice). and he knows the basic concept of addition and the basic 1+1, 2+2, 3+1 type facts.He knows the sounds of 2/3 of the alphabet but can only write a few of the letters and is still working on those fine motor skills for writing.
Im not sure if the little hands program is needed since he still needs practice with writing smaller and clearer letters and numbers.... but does that program work on writing, will he advance in those skills? I think if i worked with him he could learn sounds of the rest of the letters in a month or two.
Or should I start him in little hearts? The first week sample looks doable... Im just not sure how good his handwriting work is sapposed to look..... he can do the handwriting page ( we already use k hwt), but its not very neat, tracing is still tough for him to do very well???
the history and bible in either would be fine, and the math even in the little hearts program looks good for the first week, just not sure how quickly it advances. he can sit while we read to him, not worried about that.
I would like a guide to bring structure to his school experience but my concern with little hands is if he has already covered the material?? what skills are mastered by the end of the guide with letters, writing, numbers ect.... so i can tell if he is prepared for the next guide or not.
