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Gentle + Classical Nature Volume 1: Inland Waterways and Forests has been created to make Charlotte Mason's "Formidable List of Attainments for a Child of 6" all the more attainable without overwhelm.
This Teacher's Guide is complete and assists you in understanding Charlotte Mason's methods, trains you in teaching nature study to children K4-4th grade in a Charlotte Mason-inspired way, all the while encouraging you and loving on you (the Teacher!) as you go.
NOTE: If you are purchasing the Gentle + Classical Nature Volume 1 Digital Bundle, this item is already included!
What's included?
This Teacher's Guide includes 2 parts. Part 1 is all about your education and encouragement of heart and mind. Part 2 is the actual nuts and bolts of the curriculum, covering 18 nature-focused units. (Click Scope and Sequence below for unit topics.)
Each unit includes a nature focus while also integrating opportunities to learn a foreign language, recite beautiful poetry, study a walk/view and "body of water" for weeks until you've created lasting memories, and learn to recognize 6 birds, 6 trees, and 6 wildflowers (local to North America).
Who's it for?
This Teacher's Guide includes memory statements for 3 "levels" and more detailed content for Levels 1 and 2. You can utilize the content of the Teacher's Guide for students K4-4th grade. Student Notebooks (sold separately) are currently available for Level 1 and 2 students.
You can click below for a quick overview of "levels" inside of Gentle + Classical Nature. A chart on the second page will help you understand them clearly.
Click HERE to view it.
Scope and Sequence
Page Count and Physical Delivery Specifications
This Teacher's Guide has 135 pages total.
If you select the Physical Delivery Option, you will receive this product printed and wire, double-o bound with a clear cover for protection. The pages are printed in full color on 100lb cover weight paper for durability.
Philosophy
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.
Return Policy & FAQ
Digital products are non-refundable.
Print products that are damaged during shipment will be replaced if I am notified within 20 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 packaged the item thoroughly 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.
You can read the complete refund and shipping policies HERE.
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For a DETAILED FAQ for all products, please go HERE.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION
If you are ordering a PRINT/Physical Delivery product, please read:
USPS is currently undergoing significant delays when shipping Media Mail due to COVID. Items are taking more than 40 days to be delivered in some rare cases, and some items are not being scanned for tracking purposes along the way. If this is a concern for you, please choose UPS Ground as your preferred shipping option.
Products are typically packaged shipped once per week on either Friday or Monday. Your patience is appreciated, especially during the high-volume months of July-September. You will receive a shipment notification upon processing.
Print products are only available for shipping inside the US. Any promotional claim for "Free Shipping" is for the continental US only and exclused HI and AK.
Need a Curriculum Advisor?
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 !
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