I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

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striving2Bprov31
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I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by striving2Bprov31 » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:27 am

Some of you may remember that a little while back I posted about my 5yo. son being "stuck" between the two worlds of LHTH and LHFHG. He really has outgrown LHTH. He is my first child to homeschool from the beginning, so I have not had a lot of confidence on gauging his readiness for "formal" instruction.

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! :)

erin.kate
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by erin.kate » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:03 am

I love reading that you have found such joy in your choice. That is refreshing to hear. I hope my next year turns out as well as yours! Sounds like your guided time together is just what you needed ... I'm right there too. Eager to get started in the fall.
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abrightmom
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by abrightmom » Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:03 am

Thanks for sharing Liz! I'm holding off starting my kids in their HOD programs just yet (other than Little Hands) but quite honestly my resolve is weakening! They are asking and the books/guides are calling . . . :D
Katrina 8) Wife to Ben, husband extraordinaire! God is so good!
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lharris
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by lharris » Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:35 pm

Wonderful! Little Hearts was a wonderful time with my son and I last year. We had so much fun, he would have to stop his "school day" about 1 or 2x to give me a loving hug! There was nothing better than spending that time with Thorton Burgess, he almost cried and his eyes watered up when he found out we were on the last book in May and Beyond did not have Thorton Burgess! But we have loved this year as well. Still have to stop and get those hugs! He just gets overwhelmed with love and has to hug! Blessings on your homeschool journey!
Laura
Laura
Children's & HS Librarian
Classical Ed., HOD, ds LHTH-BHFHG

Pray for the strength of our moms and dads, pray for the Lord's continued rescuing of His children -- His Exodus. May the the Lord's peace and presence be felt in your loving homes!

acts29stl
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by acts29stl » Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:28 pm

I'm so happy for you!! LHFHG is such a wonderful program. My dc and I enjoyed it so much as well and I'm so excited to be able to do it again this Fall :D Blessings on your journey!
Psalm 27:4 "One thing I desire of the Lord, that will I seek; that I may behold the beauty of the Lord and meditate in His temple."
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countrymom
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by countrymom » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:24 pm

I am so glad it is working out for you.
Countrymom
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Big J - LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, R2R, Rev to Rev, Modern Missions, beginning parts of World Geography
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Samuel'sMommy
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by Samuel'sMommy » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:41 pm

I'm glad Little Hearts is working well for you! We have been using it this year and absolutely love it. I will be sad in a few months when we are finished with it, but I also can't wait to dig into Beyond!
Stephanie
Wife to Adam for 27 years
Mom to Samuel (20), Isaiah (10), and Judah (5) through the miracle of adoption

Loved using LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, & RTR!

naturalhomestead
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by naturalhomestead » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:22 pm

I can't wait to start. This is my first year with HOD and I can't wait to start. I have to finish up what we are using right now, but the kids are so anxious to get their hands on the books that just came in the mail. We will be using little hearts with our 5 and 7 year old. Thanks for sharing your excitement and journey.
Jennie
married to dh since 9/11/99
ds 9 ~ Bigger, Singapore 2A, Dithor 2/3, ETC
ds 7.5 ~ Little Hearts, Beyond Right side, Singapore 1B, ER, ETC
dd 5 ~ Little Hearts, TRL, ETC
dd 1 yr ~ just be cute

my3sons
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Re: I am so glad I decided to go ahead with Little Hearts!

Post by my3sons » Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:25 pm

That's wonderful, Liz! :D I'm so glad that worked, and way to go for your little guy! :D

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

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