Historically Structured, Literature-based Unit Study  Curriculum Using Charlotte Mason Methods

for Kindergarten through High School

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What Does "Epi Kardia" Mean?

(Ehp'  •  e    Kär  •  de'  •  uh)

The Greek words "Epi Kardia" mean at the heart. At Epi Kardia, we feel the heart of home education is the Christ-centered mentoring and discipling relationship  between parents and their children.

Epi Kardia   is historically structured, literature-based, unit study curriculum using Charlotte Mason methods to  cover   Creation through Modern periods and integrate the subjects of history, science, language arts, fine arts and projects. Our methodology, especially successful with younger students, applies the study of history from Creation to Modern each year.  Beginning again every year allows younger students to move to fresh material more   quickly, stay more engaged, and therefore recall information learned more easily, allowing a layering effect to take place. The flow of history and connections between historical events become clear as history is studied   in this relevant manner. Reading exciting, well-written literature about characters to whom they can relate and emulate draws students into history  in a way that textbooks cannot!

• Charlotte Mason techniques employed in Epi Kardia curriculum include reading whole, living books, oral narration, copy work, dictation, and more! 
• All books listed in the curriculum have been read and evaluated from an evangelical Christian worldview by at least one of the authors 
• Epi Kardia's methodology integrates the subjects of history, science, language arts (including grammar, composition, phonics, poetry and spelling) and fine arts 
• Activities, books and projects recommended for each learning style 
• Available from Kindergarten through 12th grade 
• Additionally, provided in our Complete Program components are historical overviews of each time period for teachers/older students, as well s a customizable CD with teaching tools and helpful forms 
• The 100+ page teacher's manuals include abundant information about teaching covered subjects and as well s curriculum related material 
• The 6th - 12th grade manual includes an extensive section regarding teaching high school writing. 

Curriculum Options

1.  Complete Programs -- our most cost-effective option, Complete Programs  can be used for three years each following our methodology.  Using unit overviews, history, science and music/fine arts booklists divided by topic,  along with the suggested projects and activities, you write your own lesson plans.  Read more...

2.  Daily Lesson Plans -- Love homeschooling (or want to homeschool) but you know you are not a planner, organized or you have a hard time following through?  Our Daily Lesson Plans are already-planned-in-advance and are written for specific grade levels.  They include weekly goals and objectives for each subject and daily lessons planned integrating the studies of history, science (K-8), language arts and projects.  Read more...

High School Courses

In addition to our regular literature-based unit study curriculum for K-12, Epi Kardia also offers high school courses by subject to accommodate those who are more comfortable having courses completely planned in advance.  All student assignments and teaching instructions are included within, along with special sections about how to evaluate and grade each assignment.  Read more...

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