Hearthstone Education Plan
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Learning Through the Life Span

Stages of Growth
Learning and development begin at infancy and represent the roots of the tree in this figure.  As children grow, they add different types of learning experiences to create a lifelong journey of growth and development.
Leaves, fruits, and flowers:  Ongoing discovery and fulfillment of personal missions as disciples serve others and share the fruits of their learning and discipleship. ​
Trunk and Branches:  After Around the age of 8 years old, children show the ability of being accountable for their choices. At this age, we need to encourage children children to take more responsibility to act on their observations, instruction, and revelation to increase in their own learning.
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Disciples of Jesus Christ who follow the Hebrew learning model may choose learning goals to develop the 4 components of the human soul: the Heart, Mind, Might, and Strength.  (Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, and Physical).  Diligent learning will continue for the remainder of their lives. New growth and strength will be added with every season
Soil and Root Development:
  The primary focus for children 0-8 is to nourish and prepare hearts for learning and growth.
Create an environment of loving relationships, responsibilities, and wholesome recreation
along with family story and nature time filled with music, movement, and hands-on learning. 
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​    Ongoing nourishment will be required for the remainder of their lives.
​Essential elements to nourish the soil and roots
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