Gentle + Classical Sequence 1 has been designed for students first through third grade to explore literature, catechism, history/social studies, geography, grammar, spelling, (and more) in a gentle, classical way.
Who is it for?
Sequence 1 is the Gentle, Classical answer for first through third graders. Sequence 1 includes literature, catechism, history/social studies, geography, grammar, spelling, (and more) in a gentle, classical way.
Please note that this Student Notebook works very well with older elementary students as well. You may want to add some additional memory work (like the Preamble for example) and assign the chapter books for independent reading and longer written narrations for older students.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your family desires to include beauty subjects like artist/composer study, poetry, hymns, scripture memory, and virtue definitions, you'll need to purchase 4-6 issues of Morning Virtues or Morning Classics to utilize alongside Sequence 1. This Sequence 1 bundle includes the remaining material (geography, literature, spelling, grammar, history, catechism, etc. outlined in the section below)
What's Included?
In this BUNDLE, you will receive the following items:
- Teacher's Guide- The Sequence 1 Teacher's Guide is the heart and soul of the program. This guide serves as one part educational tool and encouragement and one part material to implement. We sincerely hope you will not skim over this gem and enjoy the encouragement that's included! (Digital Bundle: 118 pages; Physical Delivery Bundle: printed on sturdy stock paper and wire-o bound, full color)
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Sequence 1 Student Notebook- The convenient Student Notebook takes the readings and recitations from the teacher's guide and adds practical application and depth. In the "dailies" section, your student will have the opportunity to practice writing their name, take an emotional inventory, assess and notate weather conditions, review days/months along with the full date, place value review, sight word practice, spelling word practice, plus on-going geography review. This section of the notebook should be completed 3-5 days per week. Next, a series of State Notebooking Pages is included. These pages provide an opportunity for your family to dig deeper and learn more about each of the 50 states and 5 territories we cover through the year. Lastly, in the History section, you are provided with a full page of hands-on activities, book suggestions, and a link for multiple videos or blog posts to expand on each unit's topics or provide instruction/material for a suggested activity. Then you have a worksheet, copywork, and a narration notebooking page. Each set of history pages is used over two weeks. (Digital Bundle: 213 pages; Physical Delivery: daily pages are UV coated for use with dry-erase marker so they can be used again and again, tabs separate each section, and the remaining pages are high quality 100lb cover; the entire notebook is wire-o bound.)
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Memory Statement Cards- Creating a Memory Statement Board in your home really brings this entire program to life and has been integral in the success of so many families utilizing Gentle + Classical programs. ALL cards related to Sequence 1 are included in this bundle: history, U.S. geography, catechism, and language. (Digital Delivery: 63 pages; Physical Delivery Bundle: printed on 100lb satin cover stock, cut and ready to go)
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Sight Words and Spelling Deck- This useful quarter-page-sized deck of cards will serve your family in a few ways. The sight word cards are excellent for on-going review. The spelling deck is easy to keep on hand for review and for implementing daily dictation. The spelling deck also serves as examples that reflect each unit's spelling rule. (Digital Bundle: 22 pages; Physical Delivery Bundle: 4.25x5.5" cards on thick, satin paper, black and white)
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Header Cards- Each G+C bundle includes a deck of "header cards." These cards are utilized in creating your memory statement board so that it's cohesive and organized. Your stack of header cards will include subjects from Sequence 1 but many additional subjects so that you may use it with other materials and programs. (Digital: 24 pages; Physical Delivery Bundle: printed on satin, heavy cover paper for longevity; not trimmed)
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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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Scheduled BOOKS are NOT included in this bundle or any other G+C Bundle.
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OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Find the Planning Grids here. This 40-page tool provides a 5-day breakdown for all content in Sequence 1 into 5 separate subjects. It truly makes utilizing Sequence 1 an "open-and-go" experience! (If you plan to add beauty subjects via a Morning Basket using Morning Virtues or Classics, you'll conveniently find those already added into the planning grids for you.)
Want Day-by-Day Planning?
We have created a brand new offering for Sequence 1! You can now get all 36 units scheduled out in a 5-day schedule to make implementing Sequence 1 that much easier! Learn more about the grids HERE.
FREE Mini-Course to Get Started
Would you love FREE access to an online mini-masterclass that will provide a deep dive (with tons of examples and behind the scenes glimpses) to better understand how to make Sequence 1 work for your family?
Access the FREE Sequence 1 Mini-Masterclass HERE.
Scope of Material
A loose overview of the scope and sequence is as follows:
- Grammar: Nouns, Action Verbs, Pronouns, Punctuation, Types of Sentences, and more
- Spelling: Basic first/second grade spelling rules including r-controlled vowels, add s/es, adding ed/ing, etc; Also includes the Dolch sight words for first grade.
- Geography: The states and capitals of the U.S. plus five U.S. territories and their capitals. (Option to add On Mission for a robust geography, culture, and social studies component.)
- History: Survey of European and American history from 1450-1815 including topics such as early explorers, the Reformation, important scientists, Jamestown, Pilgrims, Transatlantic Slave Trade, Founding Fathers, multiple units on the American Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, and Lewis and Clark.
- Bible + Theology: Reading of the New Testament alongside catechisms related to sin, the work of the Holy Spirit, prayer, and salvation.
- Artist and composer study as well as virtue, scripture memory, and other beauty topics will be determined by which of the six Morning Virtues issues you choose to use in conjunction with Sequence 1.
What else do I need?
You will need reading curriculum for children who are still learning how to read plus a complete math curriculum.
IF you desire to add beauty subjects to your day (which is completely optional), you'll need 4-6 issues of Morning Virtues or Morning Classics. You may choose ANY Morning Virtues OR Morning Classics Issues to use alongside Sequence 1.