AROUND THE HEARTH
Rotating between different topics each week, Around the Hearth is a class designed to warm the heart of the children towards a variety of subjects. Each week consists of a carefully selected picture book to teach a principle or lesson. It is followed by an activity and craft that correspond to the picture book. The topics rotate between social studies, science, geography, applied math, art, and language arts. They will will also hear stories of great composers and become familiar with their music. The day begins with a song and devotional and the recitation of poems and scriptures. They have time for outside play and group games to get out their wiggles and to build friendships.
"It is the business of the heart for a long time before it is the business of the mind." Pestalozzi
Well-Educated Heart
Inspired by Well-Educated heart philosophy, we use powerful and memorable stories to teach principles and lesson. We also utilize songs, paintings, poetry, and engaging activities to warm their hearts to the subjects being taught.
We also use the principles from Charlotte Mason of short lessons and a variety of subjects to keep the children's interest as well as poem and scripture memorization.
Uplifting Stories
Stories are a powerful way to learn. They are memorable and engaging. Our lessons are centered around a carefully chosen picture book that teaches a lesson or moral. We also end the day with an uplifting classic read aloud such as The Secret Garden or The Boxcar Children.
Warming the Heart
We believe children need to have their “hearts warmed” toward a subject as Marlene Peterson, the founder of Well-Educated Heart, says. We introduce social studies, science, math, art, geography in a way that is inviting, fun, and engaging in order to spark their curiosity and pique their interest.
Poems to Memorize
Even very young children can start filling their minds with a treasury of memorized verses and poems. We will repeat all the verses and poems we learn each month to help them stick and by the end of the year, the children will have a mind full of beautiful verses and poems.
2026-2027 Class Schedule
9:30am Songs, Devotional, Poetry
10:00am Social Studies, Math, Art, or Geography Lesson with Picture book and Activity or Craft
11:00am Music Appreciation
11:15am Lunch and Playtime
12:15pm Read Aloud
12:45pm Learning Activities and Clean Up
1:30pm Pick Up
1:45pm Optional Park Day (moms must be present, siblings welcome)
Come learn and build friendships in a like-minded community!
Ages 5-6
Fridays 9:30am-1:30pm
Classes held at Inspire Dance Studio in Clearfield
$125/month
Join us on Tuesday or Friday afternoons for parks, service and nature walks from 1:45-2:45pm.
