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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 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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For a DETAILED FAQ for all products, please go HERE.
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 !
Co-Op + Classroom Licensing
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
Co-op licensing costs $7 per student/per curriculum/per year (Preschool, Primer, and/or Nature). The licensing includes access to our full digital curriculum so that the lead teacher can print and use the curriculum and supplementary materials in the classroom setting only. It doesn't include licensing to print materials for students to use at home with their families. Families who wish to use the curriculum in their own homes should purchase the curriculum for home use.
We also offer licensing for our unit studies, such as On Mission, Morning Virtues, Christmas, Autumn, and Easter. The co-op licensing for each unit study is $3 per child/per digital issue.
Interested in printed materials for your group or classroom?
We are happy to provide you with a customized quote! We provide bulk discounts for these types of orders.
How to Proceed:
To use co-op licensing, we will verify your information so we can correctly invoice you and provide the desired curriculum. Then, we'll create an invoice for you for the number of students using the curriculum. Once you've paid the invoice, we will send you access to the full digital curriculum so that your lead teacher can print and use the materials during your co-op meeting times.
For a print quote, we follow the same protocol.
Please email us at erin@lifeabundantlyblog.com for a quote for your group!
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