The Gentle + Classical Preschool Teacher's Guide 2nd Edition (Ages 2-4)
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The Gentle + Classical Preschool is a gentle and wholesome introduction to early learning that is fully adaptable to your homeschooling preferences for your youngest learners. Preschool serves as a launching pad for a gentle introduction into the Charlotte Mason and Classical education philosophies. It is filled with excellent, SHORT, memory work statements (recitations), and step-by-step guidance in curating the best educational experiences as you treasure this time with your 2 to 4-year-old preschooler.
If you purchase the Preschool Bundle (in digital or print), this item is already included.
If you purchase the Preschool Bundle (in digital or print), this item is included.
You will receive 26 units (90 pages) of memory recitations, along with a thorough explanation of educational philosophy, organizational instruction, and encouragement about education in the early years. The memory work includes:
- Scripture (short verses for little memories!)
- Catechism + Character (definitions of character traits to memorize with simple tunes + Q&A about God)
- All About Me (includes 1 term of personal safety information and two terms about anatomy)
- Math (shapes, colors, number identification, counting, addition and subtraction concepts)
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Nursery Rhymes
Manners + Hygiene (that includes affirmations about personal hygiene and your little one's role in their family)
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- Instruction in the early practice of narration
- Advice on early literacy and appropriate expectations
- Letter of the Week
- Weekly Picture Book
- Weekly Planning Sheets
- Guided help in developing the perfect daily rhythm for your family (and accompanying worksheet)
- Gross and Fine Motor Skill
This program was created to be a great fit for preschoolers aged 2 to 4 years. Preschool is an "introduction" to "school time" and is as full or as simple as YOU decide for it to be.
This program is not a scripted, hyper-detailed preschool program but rather an introduction to a homeschooling philosophy along with tools for making it happen. Flexibility is the name of the game here. You will find a weekly unit overview that you can choose books and activities to align with, following the suggested teacher's notes.
If you prefer detailed weekly schedules, specific activity/handicraft suggestions, and more detailed guidance, please view the Preschool Bundle.
You can download any of our FREE Teacher's Guides, a FREE issue of On Mission (India) and Morning Virtues: Courage, AND the Nature Collection Notebook all on this convenient page.
2024 Awards from Homeschool.com
We are ecstatic and honored to know that the Gentle + Classical Press was nominated and WON multiple categories during the annual Back to Homeschool Curriculum Awards! We are honored that thousands of homeshooler's chose Gentle + Classical Curriculum!
GCP was voted:
#1 Preschool Curriculum (Gentle + Classical Preschool)
#1 History and Social Studies Curriculum (On Mission and Sequence 1)
#2 All-in-One Curriculum (Gentle + Classical Preschool, Primer, On Mission Around teh World, and Sequence 1)
#2 Most Popular Literature Curriculum (Morning Virtues)
#2 Christian Curriculum (All)
#2 Geography Curriculum (On Mission)
#3 Bible Study Curriculum (All)
#3 Science Curriculum (Nature)
2022 - #1 Homeschool Curriculum in 7 Categories!
#1 Preschool Curriculum (Gentle + Classical Preschool)
#1 Science Curriculum (Nature)
#1 Unit Study Curriculum (Morning Virtues)
#1 All-in-One Curriculum (Primer)
#1 Christian Curriculum (All)
#1 Social Studies Curriculum (On Mission)
#1 Geography Curriculum (On Mission)
We now offer 4-page (8 view), 8.5x11" clear menu covers to accompany Morning Binders, Morning Virtues, and our holiday products.
Are you planning to utilize any Gentle + Classical materials with a group of other famlies (co-op) or in your classroom or school?
We are so excited to hear that and feel honored to be considered!
We do want to share the information about our co-op/classroom licensing with you. This also applies to daycares OR ANY OTHER SETTING in which non-family members are gathered to utilize G+C materials in any capacity.
What qualifies as a "daycare, classroom, or co-op"?
We define a co-op, classroom, or daycare setting as: 2 or more households coming together in a group with the intent of using Gentle + Classical materials for their lesson or gathering time.
Digital Licensing
Interested in printed materials for your group or classroom?
How to Proceed:
Please email us at erin@lifeabundantlyblog.com for a quote for your group!
Digital products are non-refundable.
Print products that are damaged OR MISSING will be replaced if we are notified within 30 days of shipment. Please check your materials as soon as you receive them.
Change of heart returns are discouraged, however completely unopened material may be returned with a 30% re-stocking fee. Customer will be required to re-package the item thoroughly IN A NEW BOX and pay return shipping, including insurance. Once the item is inspected, you will receive a refund at 70% of the full price.
Opened materials cannot be returned. Opened means items that have had their shrink-wrap removed.
You can read the complete refund and shipping policies HERE.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by options and aren't sure which program or which level is a good fit for your family, we have a solution! Lara is our AMAZING Curriculum Advisor and she would be overjoyed to speak with you about your needs for each of your students. She can help you troubleshoot your schedule, figure out how to best implement the program, and so much more!
Simply send Whitney an email at CurriculumHelp@lifeabundantlyblog.com, and she will be back with you as soon as possible !
You can find my statement of faith HERE.
The programs from The Gentle + Classical Press are grounded in the Christian Classical Tradition with a strong emphasis on the Charlotte Mason philosophy.
Books that have influenced these programs heavily are:
Charlotte Mason's Home Education, A Philosophy of Education, and Formation fo Character
The Liberal Arts Tradition by Jain and Clark
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan W Bauer
Tending the Heart of Virtue by Guroian
The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis
You may download any Teacher's Guide for FREE to read a thorough detailing of my heart for Home Education.
This has been a great addition to our homeschool!
Just perfect for my pre schooler, beautiful design and so full of goodness.
This year I started Kindergarten with my 6 year old. Despite all the curriculum planning and research, I felt like something was missing. There was nothing to really bind it all together.
I stumbled upon the Gentle + Classical curriculum and it was the missing piece.
We started with the Preschool guide because it's such a gentle start to daily recitation. The life lessons are valuable at any age, and my 3 year old is able to join in. It's easy to adapt to a Kindergarten level with a few core add-ons.
The chosen picture books are wonderful reads. Most are at my local library, and the ones that aren't can be easily substituted with another choice.
I look forward to our continued journey through this curriculum. We will work through the Primer next, although I plan on purchasing the print bundle.
Thank you for all the hard work and the beautiful curriculum that is offered here!
This preschool guide is exactly what I have always wanted! I used this guide last year for our first year of homeschool with my then 3, 2, 1 year old kiddos and we loved it! We all learned so much and we are using many parts of the guide again for our second year of preschool this year with a few tweaks so it isn't all the same. I love the classical component and that what my kiddos are memorizing is actually applicable to their lives (e.g., Bible verses, personal info., etc.). I was shocked my how much my kiddos learned - even the younger ones who were just "along for the ride" memorized many Bible verses and learn letters, numbers, and so much more! I loved the program so much I am planning on using the Primer for our first "Kindergarten year" next year!
Thank you, Erin for this amazing program! I have suggested it to several friends who are just starting out homeschooling and they have said they love it too!
I can't wait to start using this with my 3 and 2 year old boys. I love all the colors and how well planned out everything is thank you so much for creating this wonderful curriculum