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I actually disagree with the poster who caution against tracing. He is only 8 years old. You could start out having him trace the verses, and as the year progresses, expect him to write a little on his own. For example, let him trace the verse, but have him write the reference on his own. The diagra...

I think that plan sounds great. I have a 7 year old and 10 year old in Bigger this year. My ten year old is using the extension packages. It's not too easy for him, and he is learning. I have a blog with weekly reviews on the curriculum that are pretty thorough, if you want to have a look. I know be...

Unit 13 in Little Hearts and Bigger Hearts:

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I love reading about your week, Julie. You are a week ahead of us in Bigger, so its nice to see what to expect! My 5th grader is using Rod and Staff English 5, and he doesn't like it either. But, like you, it doesn't matter to me! It is a great English program, and he is learning alot. We do most of...

I got the home instructors guide for 5a and 5b (part of post removed by board moderator per board rules), and I use it daily. It's so easy to check his work as the answers are in the back. It also helps me sometimes explain things to him the way he should be learning them. I say get it!

My seven year old is using Bigger, and I do not think it is too much at all. She also doesn't like to write, but hasn't complained at all. She is using Cheerful Cursive, also, and it takes about five minutes a day.

Hi, wonderful filled, I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but I don't think it worked. It looks like you had a fun week! I like the way you did the salt picture activity. My kids enjoy the poetry each week, and their favorite poem so far is "The Arrow", which they still quote!

Unit 12 in Bigger Hearts and Little Hearts:

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Hello HOD Homeschoolers, What was YOUR week Like? You can post: a- A picture b- A blog Link c- A written synopsis d- Your favorite memory e- Anything you want that shares your HOD excitement! Important Note: If you are linking us to your blog, please make sure it's not just a general link, but to yo...

I am using LHFHG with my 5 year old son, and it is so gentle and sweet. I'm glad you had a wonderful first day. That is so sweet, that she kept putting your arm around her!

Unit 11 in Bigger and Little Hearts...

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Hello HOD Homeschoolers, What was YOUR week Like? You can post: a- A picture b- A blog Link c- A written synopsis d- Your favorite memory e- Anything you want that shares your HOD excitement! Important Note: If you are linking us to your blog, please make sure it's not just a general link, but to yo...

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Unit 9 in Bigger Hearts and Little Hearts

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Drawn into the Heart of Reading project

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I am not sure what you think is punitive, but I will share the things my 10 year old son does to curb his boredom. He is though with school by 12:00 most days! He collects baseball cards (older ones), and spends lots of time pouring through his baseball card value book to see how much they are worth...