Need the *perfect* Morning Time plan? One that's not too overwhelming but not too rigid either?

There are so many "morning time" or "morning basket" plans available to homeschoolers right now that it can be really overwhelming. Three of your favorites shops have joined together to simplify the overwhelm and bring you exactly what you need for a great Charlotte Mason/Classical-inspired family collective for all of your students, first grade through high school!

Through the convenience of Morning Virtues and Morning Classics, you'll find that:

1) Children that span 6-18 years can enjoy and benefit from the same beautiful and wholesome living read-alouds.

2) First graders can learn just as much about amazing artists and composers as their older siblings.

3) You only have to follow the convenient schedule to enjoy looping two read-alouds and artist/composer study.

4) The included menus and memory statement cards provide opportunities for all of your children to memorize the same portions of scripture and catechisms but in the right size "chunk" and in the proper format for their age and reading (or pre-reading) ability.

5) A broad age span can all enjoy handicrafts together with small modifications.

6) Your family can grow in beauty, connection, and character through 30-45 minutes together each day.

The included schedule allows for:

• Diligently completing all 28 days in just 4 weeks, making room for other morning time opportunities

OR

• Real life! Implement Morning Virtues 3-4 mornings per week and have a full two months to make it through the 28 days before the next volume is available.

This program is for families with children first grade and older. An additional book menu is included to add further reading options for various ages as well. 

In the Pioneering volume of Morning Classics, you'll find the following content:

• Virtue: Commitment
• Hymn: He Leadeth Me
• Bible Reading + Catechism: Hebrews
• Scheduled Read-Alouds: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingles Wilder and Silent Thunder: A Civil War Story by Andrea Pinkney.
• Artist Study: Grandma Moses *(Artists studied in Morning Classics has some overlap with the artists studied in CC.) 
• Composer Study: Claude Debussy
• Affirmation
• Scripture: Psalm 23
• Poem: The Pony Express by Arthur Chapman and Selection from The Prairies by William Cullen Bryant
• Folk Song: Old Dan Tucker
• Handicrafts: Hand Sewing (Nine Patch Quilt)
• Manners + Hygiene: Exercising Our Bodies
• Memory Statement Cards: Scripture, Catechism, Virtue, and Manners/Hygiene
• Short Story: Threads of Time by Meghann Dibrell

In the Fantasy issue of Morning Classics, you'll find the following content:

• Virtue: Adaptability
• Hymn: I Stand Amazed in the Presence
• Bible Reading + Catechism: Ezekiel
• Scheduled Read-Alouds: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle and Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift* (*We have scheduled the abridged version by Classic Starts. You may use an unabridged version with older children, but you will need to adapt your reading schedule accordingly.)
• Artist Study: Pablo Picasso
• Composer Study: Tchaikovsky
• Affirmation
• Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12
• Poem: Make Believe Land by Peter Burn and On His Blindness by Milton
• Folk Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
• Handicrafts: Embroidery
• Manners + Hygiene: Being a Host and Guest
• Memory Statement Cards: Scripture, Catechism, Virtue, and Manners/Hygiene
• Short Story: The Enchanted Red Thread retold by Meghann Dibrell

In the Imagination issue of Morning Classics, you'll find the following content:

• Virtue: Imagination
• Hymn: Trust and Obey
• Bible Reading + Catechism: Jonah
• Scheduled Read-Alouds: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie (any edition will do; available online free) and Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
• Artist Study: Beatrix Potter
• Composer Study: Stravinsky
• Affirmation
• Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 10:3-7
• Poem: The Land of Story Books by Robert Louis Stevenson and On Imagination by Phillis Wheatley
• Folk Song: The Wellerman
• Handicrafts: Paper Mâché
• Manners + Hygiene: Sportsmanship
• Memory Statement Cards: Scripture, Catechism, Virtue, and Manners/Hygiene
• Short Story: The Magic Paintbrush retold by Meghann Dibrell

NO BOOKS/LITERATURE or MENU COVERS ARE INCLUDED

The DIGITAL volume is emailed to you via dropbox. You will need to print these items at home or through your preferred printer and will receive NO items in the mail.

The Physical Delivery option includes digital files as well, in the event you need to print additional copies at home. The Physical Delivery option includes:

• 1 copy of the THREE Morning Classics guides (saddle-stitched, full color)
• 1 set of art prints (4 prints) (8.5x10.75", full color, heavy satin paper) PER ISSUE
• 1 Meaningful Virtues Menu (8.5x10.75", full color, heavy satin paper; slides easily into menu covers *not included) PER ISSUE
• 1 set of Memory Statement Cards *uncut (8.5x10.75", full color, heavy satin paper) PER ISSUE
• NO BOOKS/LITERATURE or MENU COVERS ARE INCLUDED

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.

BUY MORE, SAVE MORE! ADD 2 OR MORE ISSUES OF MORNING VIRTUES/CLASSICS TO YOUR CART AND USE CODE: MORNVIRT15 TO SAVE 15% OFF! (*NOT APPLICABLE TO EXISTING BUNDLES)

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!

We now offer 4-page (8 view), 8.5x11" clear menu covers to accompany Morning Binders, Morning Virtues, and our holiday products. 

Find them here. 

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.

To read disclosures, head here. 

For a DETAILED FAQ for all products, please go HERE.

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.