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HI, I just mentioned this at the tail end of my last post as Carrie made a suggestion of combining my kiddos next year who will then be in first and third. Their abilities will actually be similar in math and I can see that my 6 year old will probably catch up in reading pretty quickly as she just s...

Great ideas... hmmm more pondering to do. I actually believe that my ker right now will easily pass by the current 2nd grader next year. Do you ever find that happening. She is our only struggling child and I wonder how many people deal with younger siblings bypassing older ones. I don't think she w...

Julie, It is always a breath of fresh air to come to the boards. The advice given is clear and considerate. The time taken to share ideas that are extremely helpful and personal is appreciated more than I can say. I appreciate that your advice does not push me to impose unnecessary expectations on m...

Looks wonderful!,
The Lord works in mysterious ways..lol. I have been searching for threads about this program to use for my 8th grader next year! thank you so much for putting it all together in one place. Looks amazing!

I just ordered Beyond.. so I am going to at least begin to work through one program with my 2nd grader and continue it in to next year. She will need the 1st grade math. I think the suggestions that Carrie gives will be just what she needs. I am so excited to at least have one program in the works.....

Wow, thank you sooooo much for taking the time to do this for me. It means a lot that you took the time to write out your schedule. that is exactly what I need to see. That it can be done..lol I agree that seperate guides will work best for us. I will combine just the younger two because they can fi...

Liz, I LOVE your username! I read those verses all the time and feel so inadequate...lolol No, I just remember what a blessing it is for me to be home and take care of my family! Thank you for your note of response. I am really excited to be back in the HOD mindset. Last year was our first full year...

I am praying for you now with tears in my eyes. I am sorry for your struggles and your frustration. I know that the Lord is in control, but sometimes the hardest part is that unfortunately here on earth, we may never know his reasons for our trials. I am praying that He gives you peace and answers a...

Hi ladies I have had a bit of an off year and have not been here on the boards. I wasn't able to purchase new curriculum from HOD this year and ouch has it been painful! We are trudging along and sadly missing our guides and routines that are so smoothly build in to HOD. I am going to begin now to p...

Praying here also! Any updates. It is so difficult to have our little ones in pain. We will pray for peace and understanding and recovery.

Hi RuthAnn, I am not able to answer your question :wink: But would like to add to it as I am in a similar situation as my 11 year old is using Teaching Textbooks and as I thought it would be great.. He is truly a workbook, no nonsense kind of student... so to add to your question... How hard is it f...

Occasionally I will remember during an experiment or something "big." Otherwise, my secret is to take pictures at the end of the week, when school is over, of the work they did during the week. I actually really enjoy going abck through the weeks work and seeing all they have done. :) This is a gre...

I know what you mean! My blog has been practically ignored since our littlest arrived at the end of June :D If it makes you feel any better, I think it's a bit trickier for those of us with a big houseful of kiddos to keep up on photos and whatnot- there are just so many hours in a day, you know! C...

So.. I think leaving my camera out and accessible will help. I have really enjoyed all of the science projects etc. and feel bad when they just get washed away etc. and I have not taken pictures.... Ok. Next week.... I also need to prove to everyone that more than chaos happens around here!! lol :lol:

I am so sorry. I am lifting her, and your family up in prayer. Prayer is an amazing thing. I believe my life is affected daily by it's power. Ask away...

Rebecca