MitchellMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My son is almost finished with his kindergarten material (Abeka) and ready to move on to first grade. The only problem is, I can't decide whether to continue with Abeka or do Heart of Dakota. I used HOD with my dd when she was 4 and loved it (for the most part). I want to try it again, but at the same time I want to stick with what my son knows - and what he will use if we ever decide to enroll him in the Christian school that my daughter attends. (The school uses Abeka.) Can any of you offer a few pros and cons and your opinions? :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You could use A Beka for phonics and math and HOD for everything else.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I agree with PP- use Abeka for phonics and math and HOD for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another that agrees with the pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another that agrees with the pp. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellMom Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 OK ... I looked at the Beyond packages on the HOD site and am so confused.... What exactly do I need from HOD if I decided to use Abeka for phonics and math? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You would get the Economy Package (Teacher's Guide and history), science, devotional, music cd and one of the read aloud book packages. And if you need them, and aren't using Abeka's readers, you could get the emerging reader package too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyjoh62080 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another that agrees with the pp. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellMom Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 You would get the Economy Package (Teacher's Guide and history), science, devotional, music cd and one of the read aloud book packages. And if you need them, and aren't using Abeka's readers, you could get the emerging reader package too. Thanks! I added the first items to my cart. But were are the "read aloud book packages?" Is it the three options toward the bottom - the classics, the boy interests, and the girl interests? (If so, which do you think a 6 year old boy would like best?) I guess we will be using Abeka readers (you mean the books like Fun with Pets, Tiptoes, Stepping Stones, etc., right?). If I decide to use HOD readers, do I need to buy another teacher guide for the emerging readers (Owl at Home, Frog and Toad All Year, etc.)? Or is the schedule in the Beyond teacher guide?... Thanks SO MUCH for your advice!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwena Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You do not have to buy another teacher's guide. It's in the back of the Beyond manual. My dc both loved the ER set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfishes Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We chose the classics set,but you could mix up the read aloud sets,just choose one from each genre . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another that agrees with the pp. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlcc Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 We liked a mixture of read alouds from all three sets. Our absolute favorites: Mr. Popper's Penguins Sword in the Tree The Trumpet of the Swan Follow My Leader In Grandma's Attic My flop was Pagoo and the kid's flop was The Railway Children. My suggestion would be to pick and choose according to both of your tastes. Enjoy HOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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