Christ-centered and complete. The primary 'tool' you work from is one large book that lays out daily lesson plans for history, Bible, story time, science, phonics, math, art, dramatic play, music, thinking skills, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills. It really covers everything!
Simple, scripted lesson plans can be customized to your child's needs and schedule. The lesson plans require little preparation, and provide guidance for history and Bible stories, motor skills, math, language arts, phonics, and more. Written with the busy homeschool teacher in mind. They provide a way to do great activities without all of the usual planning and preparation. Simple daily plans are divided into 9 or 10 boxes, which can be spaced throughout the day as time allows. Quick and easy activities require little or no preparation and use only materials you're likely to have on hand.
The following is from the description of www.CathyDuffyReviews.com - my favorite homeschool resource website!
"This is a comprehensive curriculum plan that can be used to teach children ages 5 through 7. It is divided into 34 units, each of which will take one week to complete.
Some learning activities are written out in this manual. However, most direct you in the use of other resources. For example, history readings come from the Christian Liberty Press books History for Little Pilgrims and History Stories for Children as well as a Bible storybook. Bible study centers around Devotions for the Children’s Hour by Kenneth N. Taylor. Science activities are assigned from the appropriate level of CLP science books. Hands-on math activities are given in the manual then assignments are made from Singapore math books at the appropriate level. Phonics is taught from Reading Made Easy, The Reading Lesson, or another phonics program of your choice.
Each 'subject' area is presented in a box with nine boxes per daily lesson plan. This makes it very easy to see what needs to be done for each area. Lessons begin with 'history' each day. Daily assignments for history tell you which pages to read in the history book and/or Bible storybook (or your own Bible) and the key idea upon which to focus. That key idea is also incorporated in Bible, art, thinking skills, science, or other lessons for that day, but not in all subjects each day. This means that the curriculum has unit study elements where some lessons are built around themes but not enough so to really describe it as unit study. Author Carrie Austin says that completing all nine activities should take about 90 minutes a day. Although the assumption is that you will complete the nine subject areas each day, you will find that skipping a subject now and then won’t cause lasting harm.
The history book readings and themes give the study a decidedly Protestant slant with focus on Luther, Calvin, and Jonathan Edwards, but, overall, children learn a great deal of Bible history and U.S. history with brief introductions to a few other people and events.
I like the way Carrie Austin has combined elements of unit study, living books, and textbooks in a format that makes it very easy for the parent/teacher to know exactly what to do each day. Art and math lessons might take a little preparation time, but other than that, lesson prep time is very minimal.
The variety of learning methods should appeal to children of various learning styles. And you still have the freedom to use your own phonics program - a big issue for some parents since phonics is one of the most important subjects in these early years."Homeschoolers' Comments
"First of all, I want to say "thank you" for your wonderful curriculum! We have been using "Little Hands to Heaven" for a few weeks and are on the "Letter G" week (with Moses in Egypt). The materials and lessons are so well-thought out and appealing. Many times my 4 1/2 year old son will come into our room at 6:00 AM, wake me up, and ask "Mama, can we learn our letter now?". And my 2 year old daughter (as well as my son) both love the Bible stories so much that they beg me to read more than what is scheduled in the lesson. :) But sweetest of all is that my son, after a couple of weeks into the program, accepted Jesus as his Savior and Lord. This was after a couple of serious discussions of sin and consequences and Jesus' redeeming work on the cross that were all sparked by the Bible stories and devotionals scheduled in your program. I just thought I'd let you know this." Kira E.
"We ordered LHTH because of praise it got on the homeschoolreviews site. Additionally, I'm really picky about materials, being a teacher myself, and I was impressed with being able to see a whole week's worth of it online, particularly as we couldn't see it 'live', being in the UK.
We have been DELIGHTED with LHTH. I am a teacher and really appreciate the 'lesson plan' layout of the book; it means I can add my own activities and book references. My daughter is a very 'academic' 2 year old and the level of the book suits her perfectly; it's unusual to find good material to cater for this young age. Her favorite activities are the dramatic play and the letter rhymes, and she's picking up her letters fast - in fact, she read her first word yesterday, which wouldn't have happened now without LHTH! Having a similar pattern to each day makes our learning time so much simpler - I can just glance at the next day's work the night before to see what materials we need, rather than beginning something completely different every day. The course is very good value; being a teacher, I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on someone else's choice of books - having reliable 'core' material frees me up to expand whatever aspect of the course interests my child.
But the best thing about the course is that it is unashamedly Bible-focused. My daughter now sees 'school' as time when she learns more about Jesus, which is just as it should be!" Jess - London, UK
"I am currently using Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory. There are two things I love about it. The lesson plans are easy to follow, and they include all the goals and objectives required by my state that my first grader should know at the end of the school year. I am very pleased with the results I have gotten. Thank you so much for providing this curriculum for moms like me. It is awesome." Tammy - Hudson, North Carolina
"What a delightful year we've had with Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory! The curriculum's flexibility encourages us to personalize our son's education. It is chock-full of wonderfully creative ideas that help spark my own ideas. And I appreciate the Christ-centered focus - the Bible is truly integrated in the curriculum. I can't wait for Bigger Hearts for His Glory!" Julie - Missouri Valley, NE
"I used Little Hands and am now using Little Hearts. They have made homeschooling fun and almost stress free. My 3 and 5 year old children love it. I love the scriptures and the Bible study. My children and I are in the Word everyday! I told a homeschool friend this morning that I wish there was something after Little Hearts and the same day I got your info about Beyond Little Hearts! That is definitely God! I will be doing that next year.
PS - I have a Masters in Education and I think your curriculum is awesome! THANKS! " Jennifer - Shreveport, LA
"I love 'Little Hearts for His Glory!' Last year I really struggled with teaching my two boys, then ages 5 and 3, because they didn't like 'school.' I was using Sonlight which had great books but was lacking in the fun, hands-on stuff as well as phonics instruction. Still, we were spending 2 1/2 hours on school with very little progress in reading. I love how LHFHG has simple hands-on activities, gross motor rhymes and provides a very balanced approach. I am never concerned if I am covering all the bases because you have already thought it through for me! . . . I like how you allowed for the user to chose her own phonics course. This is such an important decision and one that is very unique to the children being taught. I also really like Christian Liberty Press books. Kenneth Taylor's 'Devotions for the Children's' Hour' is simple but meaty enough to answer deeper questions, which I do tend to get from my eldest son.
All and all, I am so excited about your curriculum guide. I think you have done an excellent job and I know this was done with much prayer. I will be praying for you to finish 'Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory.' Thank you for putting this together! I have been telling everyone about it!!
God Bless,
Kelly - Holly Springs, NC
"My two year old daughter and I enjoy using this program. Almost no preparation is required on my part, yet she gets all the adademics (and more) that my older children received at a 5-day preschool, plus Bible stories interwoven through all the learning, and lovely games to teach good and Godly behaviour. I haven't been as faithful about doing this every day as I would like, but my daughter has still learned so much. My husband has been impressed by her knowledge of letters and their sounds.
I have tried other programs with my other children, and I am very impressed by the thoroughness, the ease of use and the results I see from this book." JP
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Little Hands to Heaven
Do you like preschool activity books, but find you lack the time or organization to get them done? Do you want special time with your preschooler full of fun learning that seems likeplay?
Little Hands to Heaven is a collection of 33 units based on stories from the Bible. Each unit has a theme centered around Bible characters. Engaging lessons are filled with ideas that get kids moving, exploring, and playing in a meaningful way. This complete preschool program that includes letter recognition, letter formation, letter sounds and motions, early math skills, Bible activities , devotional topics, art projects, dramatic plays, active exploration, finger plays, and music.
Simple daily plans have the work already done for you. Quick and easy activities require little or no preparation and use only materials you're likely to have on hand. There is no literature to gather. Simply use your Bible or purchase a Bible storybook from our Bible section. Lesson plans are written so you can use the program with multiple ages at the same time. Activities can be done in one sitting or throughout the day.
Ages 2 - 5 |
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Little Hearts for His Glory
Do you wonder how to give your child an enjoyable, strong start in learning? Do you want a fun, balanced approach that requires little preparation, yet covers all of the skill areas?
Little Hearts for His Glory was written with the busy homeschool teacher in mind. It provides a way to do great activities without all of the usual planning and preparation required. Simple daily plans are divided into 9 boxes, which can be spaced throughout the day as time allows. Quick and easy activities require little or no preparation and use only materials you're likely to have on hand. It features 34 units with complete daily plans. Each day of plans is divided into the following 2 parts: "Learning Through History" and "Learning the Basics". Lesson plans are written so you can customize the program to suit your child's needs. Requires some inexpensive resources.
The "Learning Through History" part of the program gives an Christ-centered overview of history from creation through present day. Bible stories are integrated with history stories. This allows students to see how the Bible fits into history and how we got to where we are today. This section includes Bible Memory Work, Devotional Topics, Science Discovery, Art Projects, Dramatic Play, Thinking Games, Rhymes, Gross Motor Skills, Music. The "Learning The Basics" part of the program focuses on language arts and math. It includes Handwriting, Fine Motor Skills, Phonics, Story time, Language Activities, and Math Exploration.
Ages 5 - 7 |
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Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory
As your child grows older, are you longing to hold onto a short, enjoyable school day, yet wondering how to cover all of the skill areas? Do you want a Christ-centered education that trains your children's hearts as well as their minds?
Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory provides a way to do great activities without all of the usual planning and preparation required. Simple daily plans are divided into 9 boxes, which can be spaced throughout the day as time allows. Quick and easy activities require little or no preparation and use only materials you're likely to have on hand. It features 34 units with complete daily plans. These plans are designed to provide a fun, balanced approach to learning. Little preparation is required, and all of the skill areas are covered. Each day of plans is divided into the following 2 parts: "Learning Through History" and "Learning the Basics".
Lesson plans are written so you can customize the program to suit your child's needs. A choice of resources is provided. The "Learning Through History" part of the program gives a Christ-centered chronological overview of early American history from 1565 - 1860's. It emphasizes God's plan throughout history. A weekly Bible story wraps up each unit by focusing on an example of Godly character that corresponds with the history stories. This section includes Bible Memory Work, Devotional Topics, Science Discovery, Art Projects, Geography Exploration, Timeline and History Activities, Poetry and Rhymes, Gross Motor Skills, Music. The "Learning The Basics" part of the program focuses on language arts and math. It includes Copywork, Spelling Practice, Basic Grammar Skills, Introduction to Capitalization and Punctuation, Reading Choices, Narration, Storytime Genre Studies, Guided Literature Discussions, Story Element Lessons, Godly Character Lessons, and Math Exploration.
Ages 6 - 8 |
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Bigger Little Hearts for His Glory
As your child continues to grow, are you feeling pressure to cover more academic areas and wondering how to get it all done? Is it important to you that your educational choices minister to the heart and mind of your child?
Bigger Hearts for His Glory was written with the busy homeschool teacher in mind. It provides a way to do great activities without all of the usual planning and preparation required. Simple daily plans are divided into 10 boxes, which can be spaced throughout the day as time allows. Quick and easy activities require little or no preparation and use only materials you're likely to have on hand. It features 34 units with complete daily plans. These plans are meant to save you time planning, so you can spend your time teaching and enjoying your children. Subjects are rotated daily, so you are able to cover many areas that are often neglected without lengthening your school day. These plans are designed to provide a fun, balanced approach to learning. Little preparation is required, and all of the skill areas are covered.
Each day of plans is divided into the following 2 parts: "Learning Through History" and "Learning the Basics". Lesson plans are written so you can customize the program to suit your child's needs. A choice of resources is provided. The "Learning Through History" part of the program uses a biographical approach to American history from the 1500's - 1970's. Using this approach to history, students will be inspired by stories of American heroes and be led to see God's providence in the history of our nation. The biographical focus gives a different view of American history from the stories in Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory. By layering American history over several years, students will become familiar with some of the famous (and not so famous) Americans that are a part of our heritage. Coverage of the wars in the later years of American history is purposefully omitted until students are older. The following areas are linked with the history stories: ; History Notebooking, Geography Lessons, Timeline Entries, Vocabulary Study, Art projects, Narration Practice, History Activities, Classic Poetry: reading, study & copywork, Bible Study, Biblical Character Trait Focus, Devotions, Bible Memory Work from Proverbs, Gross Motor Skills, and Classic Hymns. The "Learning The Basics" part of the program focuses on language arts, math, and science and includes Spelling: word lists/dictation, Grammar and Writing Lessons, Cursive Handwriting, Reading, Storytime Genre Studies, Guided Literature Discussion, Story Element Lessons, Godly Character Lessons, Math Exploration, Biographical and Living Book Science Readings, Science Experiments, and Science Notebooking.
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