Contact Information
Spring Hill, TN 37174
kaseytardy@gmail.com
(806) 445-6863
tardy.evan@gmail.com
(615) 429-3166
Faith & Philosophy
Faith to us looks like living by the fruits of the spirit, trusting that God is sovereign and in control regardless of the current circumstance.
1. Support for teaching our kids from a group with like minded values in faith and education 2. Community of other homeschool families who are living life by design and intention
Through the thousands of little ways we praise or disciple our kids. With the things we choose to talk about, allow them to watch and listen to or don't allow, by choosing connection and authenticity through struggles, by admitting when we make mistakes and apologizing. Through regular prayer and church times. Through how we treat others.
1. To be in a community where our same values and faith are on display and reinforced by the other kids and teachers so our kids get a full immersion in what we believe and are teaching at home 2. Life long family friendships 3. Strong academic education that fuels their curiosity to be life long learners and prepares them for their future 4. To meet teachers or guides who have a passion for their field so they can catch their passion and see learning as a joy. 5. For the time at home to explore rabbit trails and strengthen relationship bonds because others we trust are helping pour into our kids academically.
I understand that it falls under the umbrella of a Charlotte Mason framework which we have been using in our homeschooling for years. We believe life giving literature and outdoor time with play is very important. We're excited to learn more about latin, lol.
In our parenting we believe: - more is caught than taught - intentionality with who we're being and life choices - The book Whole Brain Child and understanding the physiology of child development and behavior - Connect before you correct - Maintaining connection - Every child is unique with different needs requiring different parenting - Cultivate curiosity - It's ok to be bored - Parent through a wholistic perspective with many modalities including literature, physical, play and hands on experiences
Students (2)
Nora Tardy 4th Grade → 5th
My oldest will be aging out of the tutorial they're currently attending.
Nora is an observer until she's comfortable. She's soft spoken, inquisitive, thoughtful. She tends to find one or two other friends and go deep. She loves social activities and people. She's creative, a quick learner, likes to collect facts, likes to create with her hands and loves to read (or be read to). She's recently been enjoying cooking and baking. She's responsible and a wonderful big sister who gravitates towards helping younger kids. She has a light and easy way about her.
Nora enjoys math and literature based learning. She prefers to do works with others rather than alone. She tends to skim and move quick and is working on taking her time to thoroughly read directions. She enjoys learning about nature and history, science facts and animals. She enjoys more abstract, open ended, process art. She does well working towards a goal and can be strongly self motivated especially when she has created the goal for herself. We would love to see Nora challenged to raise the standards for herself.
Nora tends to need very little correcting. Gentle reminders with clear instructions work well for her. She desires to do "the right thing" and keep connection with us. She responds well to positive reinforcement.
Adelynn (Addie) Tardy 1st Grade → 2nd
My oldest will be aging out of the tutorial they're currently attending.
Addie loves any physical challenge. She's extremely sensitive and tenderhearted with a strong exterior. She is enthusiastic, a go getter. She thrives to push herself and is very motivated currently to do all things "school" like her big sister. She's detail oriented, organized and precise with her work. She loves physical activity. She's quick to respond and needs a moment to process before giving her true answer or response. She stands up for her sisters, younger and older and willingly sacrifices for those she loves.
Addie seems to love math and reading which is most of the academics she's done so far. She loves for me to read aloud to her. She has an appetite to learn about everything I've put in front of her. She's very eager to learn. She does get bored easily.
Given Addie's strong exterior and soft heart she tends to have a strong immediate resistance that quickly turns to a willingness to accept her consequence and a strong desire to repair any brokenness in the relationship quickly. A gentle but direct approach to discipline while maintaining connection works well.