A Spotlight on My Journey: Featured by HSLDA!
Welcome to Love of Learning
Where Every Child Discovers the Joy of Learning
Educational Approach
THE CHARLOTTE MASON
PHILOSOPHY AND METHODS
EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD
1. Focus on the Whole Child
Nurturing the intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to encourage a love of learning
2. Use of Living Books
Preparing individualized lesson plans using high-quality literature to develop critical thinking and literary analysis skills
3. Nature Study
Observing and appreciating the natural world
4. Flexibility and Adaptability
Creating a flexible and adaptable educational environment based on the child’s interests and learning styles
5. Emphasis on the Arts
Fostering creativity and self-expression in a well-rounded education
Core Subjects and Supplemental Activities
CORE SUBJECTS
Phonics
Explode the Code
Grammar
Easy Grammar and Rod and Staff
Copywork, Narration, and Journaling
Selections from poetry, scripture, history, science, and literature
Math
Singapore and Saxon
History, Geography, Literature, and Science
Beautiful Feet Books and other Classics
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Group Read-Aloud
Make reading for pleasure a captivating endeavor!
Picture Study
Observe fine works of art that inspire the heart!
Singing
Enrich these days with songs of praise!
Handicrafts and Art
Encourage patient hands with a purpose and a plan!
Poetry
Enjoy rhythms and rhyme for eye-opening sunshine!
Music Study
Give great composers front stage exposure!
Foreign Language
Share new words and sounds from diverse cultural backgrounds!
Nature Study
Daydream in the sun, clouds, trees, and sky while sitting, standing, walking by!
Scripture Memory
Let all the promises of God instill hope, joy, and love in this pod!
Habit Inspiration
Strengthen good character, personality, and the mind, one step at a time!
Optimal Age
The optimal age for a child to begin with the homeschool pod is 5-8 years old, since reading underpins all areas of education. Proficiency in reading profoundly influences a child’s development, making a comprehensive phonics curriculum–covering reading, comprehension, and vocabulary–highly advantageous. We are dedicated to promoting a thorough and in-depth approach to reading, ensuring a solid foundation for deep learning as children start their homeschool journey.
Why Short Lessons?
Short lessons are designed to foster the habit of attention by aligning with a child’s natural developmental rhythms. They help prevent brain fatigue, providing a more engaging and manageable learning experience. By offering a variety of ideas in a concise format, short lessons keep students interested and prevent them from feeling overwhelmed. They also allow time for students to process and absorb information effectively, maintaining a positive attitude towards learning. Ultimately, the emphasis is on quality over quantity, ensuring that the focus remains on meaningful and effective learning rather than merely covering large amounts of material.