The science was practical and hands-on, yet the experiments used items we already had at home. We did two notebook pages a week in science, one with a Bible verse and copywork or drawing relating to what was read and one documenting the experiment (guess, procedure, conclusion format). I really treasure both their history and science notebooks from this year.
For the read alouds, we chose a combination from all three sets available and really enjoyed every book we read! This is one of my favorite things about HOD...the carefully selected book choices. I never have to worry about the content and every book that I have come across and put on my list to read, I just look ahead and Carrie has it scheduled somewhere in the programs...love that!! She also seems to put them at just the right level unlike some other programs I've researched. I love that living books are at the heart of this curriculum, not an add-on or optional part.
I am so thankful for the hard work and dedication Carrie puts into these guides...they make my job so much easier. I almost feel like I'm cheating using these guides
! This truly is a Christ-centered curriculum where I feel like I am teaching my kiddos how history is really God's story, and how everything relates to Him. We are looking forward to using Preparing Hearts next year with my 3rd & 4th graders and using LHFHG again with my 1st grader.