LeAnna,
Sorry I've taken a bit to get to your post!
We've just gotten all the book packages for the new book off to our website designer, so my time on the board has been cut lately.
I view LHTH as a kindergarten readiness program. If you add phonics, handwriting, K math, and reading out loud of good books, it could be a kindergarten program. The best way to determine which program your little one should use is by using the placement chart linked here:
http://www.heartofdakota.com/placing-your-child.php
If your child clearly places in LHFHG, then I wouldn't drop back to LHTH. However, if your child clearly places in LHTH, then even if your child is 5, I would use LHTH. Does that make sense?
If your child is already doing phonics, handwriting, and math, then it is pretty likely that your child would also be ready for LHFHG even at half-speed. However, if your little one has never covered all of the "readiness type skills" that a kindergartner should have prior to kindergarten, then LHTH would be the better fit. With those who are just turning 5 it is always a judgment call by the parent as to what is best program-wise.
If you get a chance to pop back in, I''d love to hear more of your thoughts after you look over the placement chart.
dale1088,
From what you've shared about your 5 year old, I'd agree that he would fit best in LHTH. It will firm up his basic skills heading into Kindergarten (i.e. letters, letter sounds, numbers, etc.).
Blessings,
Carrie
As it looks right now, both my girls will be going through each program and end up finishing in 7th grade. Soooooo, I am wondering about starting LHTH with my son when he is 5 and that way he will finish in 8th grade. Do you think LHTH will be too easy for him when he turns 5? I guess I could add reading in if he's ready. What do you all think?