There are only 25 lessons and 4 exams in PL. We did the cd every Monday and Tuesday only and I let the kids recite the rest of the week, I use the TM, the kids use the student book, and they are not using the copybook because I don't like the cursive way of the New American Cursive.
I bought the dvd and flashcard only this February (in addition to my other MP purchase...free shipping month).
We use the dvd everyday now as a review after the 25 lessons and 4 exams. We will continue until we reach 36th week of our school year.
I also purchased the flash card in February but have not use it yet. My first grader will repeat PL next year because he had a hard time with the spelling and he will use it then. My 2nd grader will continue with LC1 next school year and MP also sells Latin certificate with the child's name, so, I will buy that soon for my 2nd grader.