About Epi Kardia

Literature-based Christian Homeschool Curricula using Charlotte Mason Methods

 

Epi Kardia came about when likeminded home school moms brainstormed "the ideal curriculum," longing for quality material that embodied their families' values and a Biblical worldview with an emphasis on academics and higher level thinking. With their husbands' support and realizing the great weaknesses in their own education, despite being college degreed, they chose to write curriculum that would prevent their children from being in the same positions as adults. Little did they realize how much they would learn in the process as God led them and continues to lead them on this educational journey! Above and beyond curriculum, our authors determined that their greatest roles should be to disciple their children and give them valuable instruction glorifying God.

The program has nine units covering all of history each year, using only real books. Every real book in the program has been read by one or more of the authors, unless specifically noted. Books were not put in the program on the basis of simply being "classics." The value of each book was based on a very specific criteria related to one or more of the following:

• literary content
• specific historical and/or scientific concepts
•  graphics and design
• a Biblical perspective.

All of the language arts (including phonics, grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.), science, fine arts, copy work and more are pulled from the book selections. All of the books recommended for use can be found at the library or purchased in both paperback and/or hardback, new and/or used. Many of the books are familiar to homeschoolers; however, a few precious gems have also been discovered!

For more detailed information about Epi Kardia Curriculum, click here .  For downloadable samples, click here . 

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