A Brief “Living Book Style Science” Testimony
Some people seem to question if a living book style science is “light.” So, I wanted to share this brief testimony. Right now, my girls are in 9th and 10th grades. Prior to this, for the past four years, they only used the science in Heart of Dakota (HOD) as written. They completed the science in Bigger Hearts, Preparing Hearts, Creation to Christ, and most of Revival to Revolution.
Due to unforeseen life changes, I could not keep homeschooling them. This was their first year of public school since using HOD, and at the start of the year they were both placed in honors science. They have done amazing! I think that says a lot about the way HOD does science. In the future, I will hopefully be using HOD with my youngest baby – maybe Little Hands to Heaven next year. I just wanted to share this brief testimony about the success of HOD’s living book style of science. Thank you!
Sincerely,
“Ms. Just Sharing a Brief “Living Book Style Science” Success Testimony
Dear “Ms. Just Sharing a Brief “Living Book Style Science” Success Testimony,”
Thanks so much for taking time to post your living book style science story about your girls. I was blessed by your sharing. A living book style science can “seem” light at first glance but as the days (and years) pass and the kiddos ruminate on the lives of those they have read about, learned from, and experimented along with, they make many connections along the way and begin to think scientifically. Often those who feel the science is “light” haven’t really done the science as written but have instead changed it early on and then even eventually replaced it, never really understanding the “why” behind the “how” of the way the science is written.
HOD is one of those curriculums where you realize its hidden depths only after fully teaching every part of the guide. Truly, the straight-forward layout of the plans can be deceiving in that beneath the simple format lies a richness that is only revealed as you teach your way through each day and week and month. That’s also the joy of HOD, in discovering treasures woven within each guide that you didn’t really even know were there.
Thanks for sharing about your living book style science success! You made my night!
Blessings,
Carrie
