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Gentle + Classical Primer (36 units/weeks long) has been designed for students Kindergarten through 1st grade to explore literature, scripture, catechism, math, poetry, art, music, and fun nursery rhymes in a gentle, classical way that follows the "Formidable List of Attainments for a Child of 6" set forth by Charlotte Mason.
Gentle + Classical Nature Volume 1: Inland Waterways and Forest (18 units/36 weeks) have been created to make Charlotte Mason's "Formidable List of Attainments for a Child of 6" all the more attainable without overwhelm.
Together, Primer & Nature are a robust and full buffet for the Kindergarten or First Grade student. Through these programs your students will:
- Explore nature, learning about amphibians, reptiles, forest birds, woodland creatures, natural cycles, moss, mushrooms and more over 18 units (2 weeks per unit)!
- Learn to identify 6 flowers, 6 trees, and 6 birds by name
- Memorize 6 nature-inspired poems
- Be able to recite 36 nursery poems, up to a dozen additional poems, 18 catechisms, 8 scripture verses, and listen to the entire storybook Bible
- Engage in 25+ living, classic wonder tales
- Focus on 3 important character virtues (kindness, self-control, and faithfulness)
- Sing 3 hymns
- Memorize 30+ math statements
- Study great compositions by Mozart, Bach, and Tchaikovsky
- Learn about the instruments of the orchestra
- Study the great works of Mozart, Vermeer, and Kandinsky
In order to learn even more about each of these bundles, we encourage you to visit their individual listings to very specific details:
Who is it for?
These robust programs fulfills anyone's requirements for literature, music, art, Bible, and math memorization for children through early elementary students. Many families use it for their children under 8, adding any formal phonics instruction and formal math instruction at each child's level.
What's Included?
In this DIGITAL BUNDLE, you will receive the following items:
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All digital files
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Teacher's Guide for Primer
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Teacher's Guide for Nature Volume 1
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Kindergarten Morning Binder
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Memory Statement Cards for Primer and Nature
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Watercolor ABC Flashcards
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Art + Music Pack
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Storyboard Set
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Gentle + Classical Planner with Morning Time Itinerary
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A very convenient "Getting Started" Checklist to walk you through specific printing and organization of the bundle.
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Nature Collection Notebook
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Nature Student Notebook Level 1 (K4-1st) and Level 2 (2nd-4th)
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Nature 3-Part Montessori Cards
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Board Headers for creating a Memory Statement Board
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French and Spanish Foreign Language Cards
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Scheduled BOOKS are NOT included in this bundle or with any G+C product or bundle.
Teacher's Guide, Scope, Book List
The Teacher's Guide to Gentle + Classical Primer is completely FREE for PDF download as are the Nature Volume 1 Teacher's Guide. It's highly suggested that you download and read through them first before making any purchases. You will find a detailed book list included in the Teacher's Guide.
Want Day-by-Day Planning?
We have created a brand new offering for Nature Volume 1 and 2! You can now get all 18 units scheduled out in a 4-day schedule to make implementing Nature that much easier! Learn more about the grids HERE.
Meaningful Menu
Once you’ve grabbed your Primer Bundle, be sure to check out the Customized Meaningful Menu that is perfectly aligned to this Primer program, as another tool in your toolbelt for making your Gentle + Classical Days all the more fruitful!