Our Philosophy

Many years ago, when we first began writing the curriculum, the research and writing process created new opportunities for learning and discovery for the authors, as well as the students. One thing we learned during the prayerful and creative process is that the Savior had a consistent way of teaching. His methods always included key effective methods of teaching so that His listeners would not only understand His words, but would feel His words, their hearts would be permeated, and they would feel deep burning desire to change – to become His disciple.

We called this method “Educating Children in the Lord’s Way”.

As we applied these methods in our homes and in classrooms, children began to bear testimony and resolve and commit to living better lives. The principles are true.

Several years ago, as I was perusing the newest issue of the Ensign, I was overcome with excitement when I discovered the new program  the Church had created for the children and youth of the Church “Teaching in the Savior’s Way.” The words are slightly different than our own simple phrase, but as I read through the concepts, they were the same – eternal truths.

“Lead me, guide me, walk beside me. Help me find the way.” This is our philosophy of education “in the Lord’s way”. It’s more about sharing – of information, thoughts, feelings, and discovery. Children should be given opportunities to take on the role of teacher, not just student. Many things can and ought to be learned from the best books. But it mustn’t stop there. Take your children out into the world. Lead them, guide them, and walk (or run) beside them, much as you do when you are teaching them to ride a bicycle for the first time. Then, after they have learned balance and safety, with you running alongside, you will at some point, “let go”! Then you will stand and wait – watching them be perhaps a bit wobbly at first, but with the tools and experience necessary to be physically and spiritually ready to venture out into the world. You have taught correct principles. They are ready to govern themselves.