HGM.RMIOU.com

Vision: Homegrown Division of RMIOU

1. Campus Placement & Structure

• The Homegrown Division (HGM) should be housed within RMIOU, not as a separate site.

• We can explore whether it’s possible to create a subdomain like hgm.rmiou.com instead of purchasing a new domain. Owen can investigate what the “dot” before means and how it works. ✅ SEE BELOW GoDaddy.

• This would keep everything unified on the RMIOU campus while allowing Homegrown to be its own branch.

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2. Logo & Branding

• The RMIOU logo with the dome arch remains central.

• The black-and-white version works best, with the balloon in color breaking out above it—symbolizing growth and freedom.

• Adjustments:

• Consider lowercase “rmiou” for a softer, child-friendly design.

• Explore a version where “rmiou” forms a gentle smile along the bottom curve.

• Language Representation: Add waving emoji-style flags on either side, held by balloon-like strings, to symbolize the languages represented.

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3. Purpose: A Language School for Children

The Homegrown Division begins as a language school to serve children from “every tribe, nation, and tongue.”

• Initial Languages: Afrikaans, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

• Curriculum Idea:

• Use resources like Macy’s Barn Cat—already translated into multiple languages—placed side-by-side.

• Allow flexibility (e.g., Spanish/Portuguese, French/English) so students can learn in pairs of languages.

• Incorporate audio/AI voices or live readers—hearing the story first in their language, then in another, to build natural fluency.

• Live Component: Teachers could host Zoom sessions where students introduce themselves, practice, and build relationships.

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4. Teachers & Fellowship

• Each language will be taught by native speakers (e.g., Paula’s daughter for Portuguese?).

• Teachers could gather regularly for a fellowship meeting—monthly or more often—sharing testimonies, challenges, and creative ideas.

• Track student enrollment numbers to encourage growth and healthy “contests.”

• Collect reviews, hearts, and testimonies from students to measure fruit and motivate both teachers and learners.

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5. Expanding Curriculum Beyond Language

Once the language program is established, Homegrown could expand into:

• Science, Mathematics, Geography, and History (but not “social studies” in the traditional sense).

• Cultural & Tribal Studies—helping children understand global traditions and histories in a biblical context.

• Continuing progression through existing RMI children’s resources:

• Macy’s Barn Cat

• Horse’s Hoped For

• Wise Woman (adapted for young learners, like the Japanese version)

This creates a Bible-based, multicultural educational pathway—rooted in GOD'S WORD and cultural awareness.

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6. Heart of Homegrown

The concept of “Homegrown” reflects:

• Raising children like plants in a greenhouse—safe, nurtured, rooted—until they’re strong enough to thrive outside.

• Offering a place where children can learn, connect globally, and grow spiritually while building real skills.

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7. Long-Term Impact

• To combat the stigma of "homeschooled," especially with family and shocked strangers, Children are ready to say, “I’m taking Afrikaans and then go on to learning Dutch together,” or “I’m studying French and Portuguese.” Because they'll also learn: Afrikaans and Dutch are similar because Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch and influenced by other languages like German, making it considerably easier for Dutch speakers to understand than vice-versa. So maybe learning DUTCH before Afrikaans?

• Families around the world will benefit from affordable, Bible-Believers education taught by those who LIVE there!! DONATION only since it will be structured as non-consumable.

• It models humility and gratitude—recognizing God’s blessing in others’ language gifts and cultures.

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✨ This vision is bursting with potential—a unique blend of language, culture, Scripture, and community that equips the next generation while keeping them rooted at home.

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Vision: Pen Pals & Partnerships

1. Pen Pal Connections: A beautiful addition to the Homegrown RMIOU Division will be international pen pals:

• Students can be paired with other children in another country.

• Each writes in the language they are learning:

• Example: Mia writes to Jovi in English.

• Jovi writes back in Afrikaans.

• They can also exchange voice notes, encouraging one another and practicing speaking as well as writing.

• This fosters real connection, friendship, and motivation—learning becomes relational, not just academic.

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2. Accessible & Donation-Based

Rather than charging a fixed price, this program will be offered by donation only.

• This makes it accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation.

• Families give what they are able, which encourages generosity and inclusivity.

• The focus remains on growth, encouragement, and cross-cultural friendship—not on cost.

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✨ Imagine children around the world not only learning languages, but also gaining lifelong friends, building bridges of understanding, and encouraging each other.