I went right ahead and decided to try Little Hearts and it has been WONDERFUL! He is more than ready!! I think I have just been so apprehensive about giving him any formal instruction that that really clouded my judgement as to his readiness. He adores Little Hearts, and he is doing great with every box. He loves math and his science book. He also loves History for Little Pilgrims, which was the book I was not sure about. I am going to begin reading instruction in a week or two.
One great benefit about starting Little Hearts is that it has given he and I more guided time together each day. I've needed that direction as to spending more "sit down" time with him each day.
He is more than ready for Little Hearts, and I am so happy that I decided to give it a try!!! I underestimated my son!
