Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Ready to move into BLHFHG??
My DD seems to almost be ready for BLHFHG, but she's only 5.5 yrs old. She's bored with the LHFHG things. She hates the rhymes and doesn't do the dramatic play and after the first two Burgess books, she was done with that series and prefers to read the Little House series. She's ready to start writing words and tries to write a sentence when she makes cards for people (which may be twice a week). We've been doing our own phonics and math program. Hubby feels that Bible should be a family thing not just during school time. Any thoughts?
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
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Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Hey there. I think I answered you on HSR but in case I did not
I just wanted to say that I think sometimes the skills that kids have are more important than the age. I would really look at the placement chart and see where she would place if you tossed out age. The other think is to look at the appendix and see if adding some of the extra books to LHFHG would do the trick and skipping what is not working. And now that I am typing this I know I am answering you again but oh well you will get the answer for sure from me now.
I know others are going to have great ideas as well.


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Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Hi,
I posted a response to your post over on HSR board too. Check it out if you want.
Laura
I posted a response to your post over on HSR board too. Check it out if you want.
Laura
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Ds(15) - using WG and loving it!
Dd(11) - using Res.to Ref and having a blast!
Ds (3) - our joy!
Two little ones in the arms of Jesus - I can't wait to hold you in Heaven!
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Ooh Crystal, I've got to admit that "bored' and "hate" are hard words for any author to hear!
While I certainly know that no curriculum is going to be wonderful for all families, I'm wondering about a few things in your post that may make a difference in how your daughter perceives LHFHG. From being a school teacher for 11 years prior to teaching my own kiddos at home for the last 9 years, I see some definite red flags in your post, whether you're using LHFHG or any other curriculum.
So, I'm going to address these concerns in all love, knowing that it may help someday down the road.
When you're saying that your daughter doesn't do the dramatic play, does that mean she "won't" do it or that you are choosing not to have her do it because of her reaction to it? Either way, at our house if it's my school plan for the day our kiddos know they do it, unless I choose to skip it for time reasons. Otherwise, my kiddos would think that they can get out of things by their mere reaction to something.
Also, when you're saying that after the first two Burgess books she was "done" with that series, does that mean that you allowed her to tell you that she was done with them or did you choose to stop them because of her reaction to them? The Burgess books require a more seasoned listener and are paired with follow-up activities that teach beginning narration, higher level thinking, and encourage better listening skills. Often for school books, we will use books the kiddos would be less likely to read on their own, but that have a higher level of listening required. This is very CM in its philosophy.
If she "hates" the rhymes, does that mean that you're allowing her to show you that she hates them by refusing to do them, or acting up during the rhyme? If something we're doing is not my kiddo's favorite, we still require them to do it well rather than rewarding a poor reaction by omitting it in the future.
Another concern is that she's acting bored. Whether or not that's due to LHFHG that is not a good trait to allow to take root. Attentiveness is a habit we work hard to develop no matter what the activity.
So, while LHFHG may not be her favorite (or yours for that matter... and that's o.k.
), I think there may be some other issues going on that won't automatically be solved by moving to a different level or to a different curriculum.
It's important that your daughter know that you're in the driver's seat as far as her school day goes and that a certain level of participation and enthusiasm is expected no matter whether she loves something or not. This transfers to us as the teacher as well! If I'm not enthusiastic or interested, I can hardly expect my kiddos to be.
Only you can know whether I'm completely off-base here or not, and if I am I sincerely apologize. I do realize that not all parts of a curriculum will be loved by all and I do realize my own limitations as an author. I just encourage you to search your heart to see if any of what I said may be contributing to your problems with LHFHG.
From what you've shared in your post, I do think that your daughter is probably ready skill-wise to do Beyond Little Hearts..., but I'd check the placement chart to be sure.
Blessings,
Carrie

While I certainly know that no curriculum is going to be wonderful for all families, I'm wondering about a few things in your post that may make a difference in how your daughter perceives LHFHG. From being a school teacher for 11 years prior to teaching my own kiddos at home for the last 9 years, I see some definite red flags in your post, whether you're using LHFHG or any other curriculum.

When you're saying that your daughter doesn't do the dramatic play, does that mean she "won't" do it or that you are choosing not to have her do it because of her reaction to it? Either way, at our house if it's my school plan for the day our kiddos know they do it, unless I choose to skip it for time reasons. Otherwise, my kiddos would think that they can get out of things by their mere reaction to something.

Also, when you're saying that after the first two Burgess books she was "done" with that series, does that mean that you allowed her to tell you that she was done with them or did you choose to stop them because of her reaction to them? The Burgess books require a more seasoned listener and are paired with follow-up activities that teach beginning narration, higher level thinking, and encourage better listening skills. Often for school books, we will use books the kiddos would be less likely to read on their own, but that have a higher level of listening required. This is very CM in its philosophy.

If she "hates" the rhymes, does that mean that you're allowing her to show you that she hates them by refusing to do them, or acting up during the rhyme? If something we're doing is not my kiddo's favorite, we still require them to do it well rather than rewarding a poor reaction by omitting it in the future.
Another concern is that she's acting bored. Whether or not that's due to LHFHG that is not a good trait to allow to take root. Attentiveness is a habit we work hard to develop no matter what the activity.
So, while LHFHG may not be her favorite (or yours for that matter... and that's o.k.

It's important that your daughter know that you're in the driver's seat as far as her school day goes and that a certain level of participation and enthusiasm is expected no matter whether she loves something or not. This transfers to us as the teacher as well! If I'm not enthusiastic or interested, I can hardly expect my kiddos to be.

Only you can know whether I'm completely off-base here or not, and if I am I sincerely apologize. I do realize that not all parts of a curriculum will be loved by all and I do realize my own limitations as an author. I just encourage you to search your heart to see if any of what I said may be contributing to your problems with LHFHG.
From what you've shared in your post, I do think that your daughter is probably ready skill-wise to do Beyond Little Hearts..., but I'd check the placement chart to be sure.

Blessings,
Carrie
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Carrie, sorry to have offended you. I certainly didn't mean to. But those are the words my DD will use when describing the rhymes. She knows in life, there are certain things she has to do and while she might be like the average kid and whine about things she doesn't like to do, this is one area she is respectful, but will voice her opinion when given the chance.
As far as the dramatic play, she tells me it's too silly and embarrassing and will sit and watch her little brother do them. By the way, it's not only the dramatic play, it's a lot of other outside activities I suggest too. She seems to be very self-conscious at the moment, very aware of how she might look to others. So sure I could make her do them, but I'm not sure I want that battle with my little girl. I'm guessing that somewhere along the way, a friend must have told her she was acting silly or babyish, because she suddenly became aware of herself more.
With the Burgess books, she enjoyed Reddy Fox and ask for more. She would listen to Peter Cottontail but not as readily. But a few chapters into Danny Meadow Mouse, she asked that we stop since she did not like the book. I tried for a few more days, but she continued to ask not to read it. So instead of have her "up the anty" and start a real battle we stopped before it became a power struggle.
You mention attentiveness is a trait we should learn no matter what the activity. I agree there are time when they need to be attentive even if it's "boring to them", but shouldn't their school work not make them feel bored?
Again, I don't mean to offend you. I believe you have done a great job with the programs and plan to use them for my son someday. But I don't want to hold her back or make her think schooling is boring, so I'm looking for answers.
Thank you for taking time to reply to my questions.
As far as the dramatic play, she tells me it's too silly and embarrassing and will sit and watch her little brother do them. By the way, it's not only the dramatic play, it's a lot of other outside activities I suggest too. She seems to be very self-conscious at the moment, very aware of how she might look to others. So sure I could make her do them, but I'm not sure I want that battle with my little girl. I'm guessing that somewhere along the way, a friend must have told her she was acting silly or babyish, because she suddenly became aware of herself more.
With the Burgess books, she enjoyed Reddy Fox and ask for more. She would listen to Peter Cottontail but not as readily. But a few chapters into Danny Meadow Mouse, she asked that we stop since she did not like the book. I tried for a few more days, but she continued to ask not to read it. So instead of have her "up the anty" and start a real battle we stopped before it became a power struggle.
You mention attentiveness is a trait we should learn no matter what the activity. I agree there are time when they need to be attentive even if it's "boring to them", but shouldn't their school work not make them feel bored?
Again, I don't mean to offend you. I believe you have done a great job with the programs and plan to use them for my son someday. But I don't want to hold her back or make her think schooling is boring, so I'm looking for answers.
Thank you for taking time to reply to my questions.
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Hi!
My daughter will be 6 in November and is doing LHFHG. We have had issues with the dramatic play too for the same reasons. I had to really coach her along at first telling her exactly what to do. Now she does them for the most part all by herself and can't wait to do them. I am not sure she knew what I was asking or expecting and that caused some of the problem.
I am really sad she doesn't like Danny Meadow Mouse. That is the current book we are in and has been my daughter's favorites so far. She has loved the Burgess books and is always asking about what book is next and talking about what she thinks might happen in that book. Anyway, just goes to show how unique God made every child.
I don't know if this helps or not but I thought it might help knowing that someone else has been in the same place with the dramatic play and we have gotten through it and are now enjoying it.
My daughter will be 6 in November and is doing LHFHG. We have had issues with the dramatic play too for the same reasons. I had to really coach her along at first telling her exactly what to do. Now she does them for the most part all by herself and can't wait to do them. I am not sure she knew what I was asking or expecting and that caused some of the problem.
I am really sad she doesn't like Danny Meadow Mouse. That is the current book we are in and has been my daughter's favorites so far. She has loved the Burgess books and is always asking about what book is next and talking about what she thinks might happen in that book. Anyway, just goes to show how unique God made every child.

I don't know if this helps or not but I thought it might help knowing that someone else has been in the same place with the dramatic play and we have gotten through it and are now enjoying it.
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Since we cover so much Bible in our family time, we jumped ahead to the other history units for a taste of something different today. And it worked well. Katie enjoyed learning about the Native Americans so I'm thinking Beyond might be right up her alley.
Again Carrie, I'm sorry to have offended you. I didn't mean your program was lacking. It seems my daughter was needing something more and different. So I will probably go ahead and work through some of the final units in Little Hearts and get my order for the items I need to complete the Beyond package to start in a few weeks.
Again Carrie, I'm sorry to have offended you. I didn't mean your program was lacking. It seems my daughter was needing something more and different. So I will probably go ahead and work through some of the final units in Little Hearts and get my order for the items I need to complete the Beyond package to start in a few weeks.
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
***You and I were typing at the same time here!
It sounds like you've gotten a lot figured out in the midst of my typing, and that's great! Since I prayed about my typing and took quite a chunk of time to type it, I'll still post it here in the hopes that some of it might still be helpful! Glad you are figuring out what to do, and may God guide you as you decide what will be the best solution!
My mom used to say "boredom is a choice". If I ever said I was bored, she would point out that I sounded like "Nellie Olsen" (not sure if anyone else remembers watching Nellie on Little House on the Prairie). I knew I did not want to be a Nellie!
She would also have me sit in a chair for about 15 minutes and do absolutely nothing, so I could be reminded that whatever I was doing before was more than likely not "boring" at all.
It worked! As far as K programs go, LHFHG is written to be very engaging and enjoyable for dc. If she's saying she's bored with that, I'd be worried about how many other things she will deem "boring". (I shudder to think of her in my Kindergarten class at school, where I hardly ever left my desk!)
I think you are probably right in "guessing that somewhere along the way, a friend must have told her she was acting silly or babyish, because she suddenly became aware of herself more". That's so hard, isn't it?
One thing I love about homeschooling is it's just me and my kids doing it, and we can get silly, have fun, and do kind of babyish things in the privacy of our own home and have a good laugh together about it! The rhymes are that way for us - even my almost 9 yo will get into them and laugh about it - something he would NEVER do around his peers or probably even my dh. I got silly and jumped on "Traveler" (the horse my ds made in LHFHG) and made a trip around the living room, whooping and hollering like Robert E. Lee with a beat up cowboy hat on (something I would NEVER do in front of my peers - aren't you glad?
You won't see pics of THAT on the weekly check-in
).
Anyway, if you can find a way to help your daughter get past worrying about being silly and get into having some fun, I think she'll loosen up and enjoy it! Going "all out" yourself and laughing and having a good time with the rhymes, the activities, etc. might help your daughter do the same. I have a strong desire to hold onto these fun times - harder and heavier school comes knocking upon our door way too soon. Preparing... is a great program, and I'm enjoying it, but as the requirements for that age increase, I am reminded how it is such a blessing to just lighten up and de-stress as I do LHFHG and LHTH with my young dc. I hope you can have that joy with your dd as well!
In Christ,
Julie


My mom used to say "boredom is a choice". If I ever said I was bored, she would point out that I sounded like "Nellie Olsen" (not sure if anyone else remembers watching Nellie on Little House on the Prairie). I knew I did not want to be a Nellie!


I think you are probably right in "guessing that somewhere along the way, a friend must have told her she was acting silly or babyish, because she suddenly became aware of herself more". That's so hard, isn't it?





Anyway, if you can find a way to help your daughter get past worrying about being silly and get into having some fun, I think she'll loosen up and enjoy it! Going "all out" yourself and laughing and having a good time with the rhymes, the activities, etc. might help your daughter do the same. I have a strong desire to hold onto these fun times - harder and heavier school comes knocking upon our door way too soon. Preparing... is a great program, and I'm enjoying it, but as the requirements for that age increase, I am reminded how it is such a blessing to just lighten up and de-stress as I do LHFHG and LHTH with my young dc. I hope you can have that joy with your dd as well!
In Christ,
Julie

Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Julie,
Thanks for taking time to post. I like your Nellie Olsen comparison. I might just file that one away and use it when the Christmas time "gimmies" come out. That would certainly stop DD in her tracks!
I thought that DS and I having fun would make her jump in and enjoy, but it's been 2 months and still nothing. She's at least consistent. We were finishing unit 15 until we jumped up a few units today so we certainly gave the rhymes and dramatic play a fair shot. But everyday it was the same reaction.
Her: "Please Mom don't make me do the rhyme."
Me: "Why not?"
Her: "Because I hate feeling silly like that. It's too embarrassing."
Me: "It's just you, me and your brother. Who cares if we're having fun?"
Which was always answered with a please don't make me feel silly response.
Little girls. Go figure.
Anyway, moving up a few units helped and she was willing to try the dramatic play but not the rhyme. So we've at least moved into a good compromise for the family.
Thanks for taking time to post. I like your Nellie Olsen comparison. I might just file that one away and use it when the Christmas time "gimmies" come out. That would certainly stop DD in her tracks!

I thought that DS and I having fun would make her jump in and enjoy, but it's been 2 months and still nothing. She's at least consistent. We were finishing unit 15 until we jumped up a few units today so we certainly gave the rhymes and dramatic play a fair shot. But everyday it was the same reaction.
Her: "Please Mom don't make me do the rhyme."
Me: "Why not?"
Her: "Because I hate feeling silly like that. It's too embarrassing."
Me: "It's just you, me and your brother. Who cares if we're having fun?"
Which was always answered with a please don't make me feel silly response.
Little girls. Go figure.

Anyway, moving up a few units helped and she was willing to try the dramatic play but not the rhyme. So we've at least moved into a good compromise for the family.
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
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Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Hey Crystal. Just reading some of the posts here and there. I think you got some good advice and some things to maybe pray about. I know some of the things that are said here are things that I struggled with when I first started hsing and how things would run. There is a certain groove you need to have between you and your child no matter what they use. I see many people who do not teach this to their children and I think it does cause problems later in life. I can see that you understand that. And I am wondering what happened with the placement chart? If she is placing more in Beyond or not. I am wondering if she is perhaps a little more mature than her age and if skills are ahead that might be part of why she is not wanting to do the more fun type stuff. Perhaps she is trying to tell you she wants more in the way of a challenge. I personally think LHFHG has plenty for my six year old that is really pretty advanced in a lot of ways and my older kids get jealous of the fun we have with the rhymes in motion. In fact I had to forbid them from participating
just to keep it special for the little ones. But every family is different and dynamics are different.
I wanted though to comment on the Bible portion of the program and not having Bible in the program since you do it as a family. I want to tell you that we considered that also because we are reading through the entire Bible together on our own and do some pretty extensive follow up with that as we read. I felt like we really had it covered more than even most people do if I can say that but I do not mean to be arrogant in that just trying to make a point. But I want to tell you that we decided to try the Bible and have it be in addition to what we do just to tie in all the themes. I am so glad I did. The way HOD does Bible is really to me more of a world view than just simply a Bible study. The way the themes are intertwined does something wonderful in their little minds to see that God is in everything and they have started applying the character and Bible to their everyday real lives. To me this is the point of learning the Word to be able to live the Word for Him. So I want to encourage you, perhaps you need a different level and your daughter is the exception rather than the rule but when you get to the proper level consider including the Bible portion it is brief but power packed. It always leads us to deeper discussion an the way it is intertwined shows them how to see God's hand. It is really been tremendously helpful to our family. So just want to encourage you there.
I hate to see anyone miss what we have found in HOD. It has been a gift from God for us. 

I wanted though to comment on the Bible portion of the program and not having Bible in the program since you do it as a family. I want to tell you that we considered that also because we are reading through the entire Bible together on our own and do some pretty extensive follow up with that as we read. I felt like we really had it covered more than even most people do if I can say that but I do not mean to be arrogant in that just trying to make a point. But I want to tell you that we decided to try the Bible and have it be in addition to what we do just to tie in all the themes. I am so glad I did. The way HOD does Bible is really to me more of a world view than just simply a Bible study. The way the themes are intertwined does something wonderful in their little minds to see that God is in everything and they have started applying the character and Bible to their everyday real lives. To me this is the point of learning the Word to be able to live the Word for Him. So I want to encourage you, perhaps you need a different level and your daughter is the exception rather than the rule but when you get to the proper level consider including the Bible portion it is brief but power packed. It always leads us to deeper discussion an the way it is intertwined shows them how to see God's hand. It is really been tremendously helpful to our family. So just want to encourage you there.


All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
W2W,
Thanks for your reply. It really does help. She places for the most part into Beyond with her skills. I'm not sure she's entirely ready for formal grammar yet. But otherwise in Math, Science, Writing and Reading she would place into that program.
I agree the Bible in the upper programs would be a nice addition that ties into the lesson rather than the main topic for the day. But in Little Hearts, I just think she's tired of reading the same stories in school as well as family time as well as church and church outings. And I'd rather her enjoy her Bible time rather than be dreading it.
I really like HOD and their philosophy and Bible focus. Which is why I really would love for this program to work. (Not to mention it's a lot of bang for your buck!) But I also don't want my daughter to not enjoy her schooling which is why I'm working so hard to get a correct fit and make this work for us.
And thanks to everyone else who has been trying to help me get a correct fit for my daughter.
Crystal
Thanks for your reply. It really does help. She places for the most part into Beyond with her skills. I'm not sure she's entirely ready for formal grammar yet. But otherwise in Math, Science, Writing and Reading she would place into that program.
I agree the Bible in the upper programs would be a nice addition that ties into the lesson rather than the main topic for the day. But in Little Hearts, I just think she's tired of reading the same stories in school as well as family time as well as church and church outings. And I'd rather her enjoy her Bible time rather than be dreading it.
I really like HOD and their philosophy and Bible focus. Which is why I really would love for this program to work. (Not to mention it's a lot of bang for your buck!) But I also don't want my daughter to not enjoy her schooling which is why I'm working so hard to get a correct fit and make this work for us.
And thanks to everyone else who has been trying to help me get a correct fit for my daughter.
Crystal
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
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Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Well then maybe Beyond is the one for her even though she is a bit younger. I have one that may also be hitting it younger than normal as well. Not sure yet when she will land there yet. But I think it sounds like aside from age Beyond might be the better fit for your family and just go gentle on the grammar.
The grammar is pretty gentle. You might be able to slow it down a bit if you find she needs to. We do that with LHFHG for my 4 year old and it has really been perfect for her. I kind of do it with Beyond in mind. So we will see how she lands and if she is ready for it when we get there. Anyway hope Beyond is what you are looking for to fit your daughter. 


All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
Re: Ready to move into BLHFHG??
Crystal,
Thanks for the apology! I know you're just trying to get the best fit for your daughter and that it can be time-consuming and sometimes frustrating!
You've gotten some wonderful advice on this thread that will help you in homeschooling your daughter no matter where you end up curriculum-wise for her. If you feel led to give Beyond Little Hearts a try, I think you'd find it a better fit maturity-wise (with the things you've shared about your daughter already). I pray that you will be able to use some of the things that have been shared here and that you'll find the fit the Lord desires for you to have as you homeschool your daughter.
The ladies on this board are truly gracious with their words and their time and I feel daily blessed for their collective wisdom as they advise other moms using HOD!
Blessings,
Carrie
Thanks for the apology! I know you're just trying to get the best fit for your daughter and that it can be time-consuming and sometimes frustrating!

You've gotten some wonderful advice on this thread that will help you in homeschooling your daughter no matter where you end up curriculum-wise for her. If you feel led to give Beyond Little Hearts a try, I think you'd find it a better fit maturity-wise (with the things you've shared about your daughter already). I pray that you will be able to use some of the things that have been shared here and that you'll find the fit the Lord desires for you to have as you homeschool your daughter.

The ladies on this board are truly gracious with their words and their time and I feel daily blessed for their collective wisdom as they advise other moms using HOD!

Blessings,
Carrie