The Heart of Learning
Childrens literature books
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<p><em>By Lawrence Williams</em></p><p><em>The Heart of Learning</em> provides heart-centered guidance and essential information for teaching young children and for creating a nurturing and effective learning environment. This educational classic has informed homeschooling families for four decades and continues to provide the foundation of Oak Meadow's K-3 curriculum.</p><p>Written by Lawrence Williams Oak Meadow's co-founder and a pioneer in homeschooling and distance learning <em>The Heart of Learning</em> has been updated to reflect modern teaching and learning concerns.</p><p>Our 40th Anniversary Edition includes expanded sections on sustainable homeschooling mindful parenting technology boredom and entertainment nature-based learning and more. With its unique focus on helping the parent/teacher develop strong inner resources and become a better teacher <em>The Heart of Learning</em> is highly recommended for every adult who guides and shapes the lives of children.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em>"The Heart of Learning</em> is my new favorite homeschool book. I will be recommending it to every new homeschool family I meet." Oak Meadow parent</p><p><a href="https://www.oakmeadow.com/curriculum-samples/">View a sample of The Heart of Learning here. </a></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">This book is used for grades K-3; <strong>parents who have purchased <em>The Heart of Learning</em> for kindergarten do not need to purchase it again for grades 1-3.</strong></p><h4>Included in these packages:</h4><p>Kindergarten + K-3 Essentials Package<br>1st Grade + K-3 Essentials Package<br>2nd Grade + K-3 Essentials Package<br>3rd Grade + K-3 Essentials Package<br>K-3 Essentials Package<br></p>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- Oak Meadow Curriculum Provider
- Source type
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- Link status
- Official supplier search
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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