PRE-ORDER NOTE: DIGITAL FILES WILL BE PLACED INTO THE DROPBOX AS COMPLETED, TO BE FINALIZED BY APRIL 30TH. PRINTED KITS BEGIN SHIPPING ON/AROUND JULY 1ST. THE CURRENT PRE-ORDER SALE WILL END ON 3/31 (ALONG WITH THE FREE MENU COVER WITH PRINTED PRIMER BUNDLES). AFTER THAT, A NEW SALE WILL BEGIN, HOWEVER, THE PRICING WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE UNTIL THE PRINT KITS ARE IN STOCK IN JULY.
Gentle + Classical Primer has been designed for students in Kindergarten through 1st grade to explore literature, Creation science, scripture, catechism, math, poetry, art, music, and classic nursery rhymes in a gentle, classical way - combining the best that Classical Education and the Charlotte Mason philosophy have to offer.
The 2nd Edition of Primer has been redesigned to be more comprehensive while also simpler to implement. See a side-by-side comparison of the 2nd and 1st editions in the image gallery.
Who is it for?
This robust program fulfills requirements for literature, music, art, Bible, science, habits, and math memorization for early elementary students. Many families use it with children under 8, adding formal phonics and math curricula tailored to each child's level, and they continue to use it through multiple students since it's a non-consumable product.
What's Included?
This BUNDLE includes:
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Teacher's Guide – The heart and soul of the program. This guide is part educational tool and part encouragement, filled with insight and inspiration.
(Digital: 90 pages; Physical: full-color, perfect bound) -
Primer Art + Activity Guide – Offers detailed instruction for implementing all 30 units, including handicrafts, science activities, schedules, and connection prompts.
(Digital: 200 pages; Physical: full-color, wire-o bound) -
Primer Companion Reader – Includes poetry, hymns, wonder tales, science readings, biographies, and more—correlated to the Primer units. Contains sensitive-reader versions of tales. Only four core books are required in addition.
(Digital: 280 pages; Physical: full-color, perfect bound) -
Kindergarten Morning Binder – Available in print and cursive (digital only). Keeps foundational skills easy and engaging: sight words, letter sounds, calendar, emotions, weather, and more.
(Digital: Print and Cursive – 134 pages each; Physical: Print font only, unbound) -
Memory Statement Cards – Build a Memory Statement Board in your home using cards covering: Math, Character + Catechism, Scripture, Art + Music, Wonder Tales, Creation Science, and Nursery Rhymes.
(Digital: 118 pages; Physical: printed on 100lb satin cover stock, cut and ready to use; Header cards are included in both bundles) -
Watercolor ABC Flashcards – Beautiful watercolor flashcards featuring letter sounds, blends, and digraphs. Coordinates with All About Reading Levels 1 and 2.
(Digital: Print + Cursive – 44 pages each; Physical: Print font only, printed on 120lb satin cover stock, cut and ready) -
Primer Art Supplement & Montessori 3-Part Music Cards – Receive beautiful prints of works by Monet, Vermeer, and Kandinsky (8.5x11"), Montessori 3-Part Cards, and Seven Elements of Art posters to bring visual arts and music alive.
(Digital: 25 Art prints and posters plus 26 Cards; Physical: art posters on 100lb cover stock, Montessori cards on 120lb satin cover stock) - DIGITAL ONLY: Storyboard Set – Printable manipulatives for acting out and narrating wonder tales like The Three Little Pigs, Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Hansel and Gretel, and more. (Digital: 83 pages)
- DIGITAL ONLY: Primer Clickable Links – A 32-page organized, clickable document of all songs, videos, stories, and templates from the Art & Activity Guide. (Digital: 32 pages)
- Getting Started Checklist – A convenient step-by-step checklist for printing, organizing, and using your bundle.
Teacher's Guide + Book List + Sample
The Teacher’s Guide to Gentle + Classical Primer is available as a FREE PDF download. We highly recommend downloading and reviewing it before making any purchases. The full book list needed for the year is included in the guide. You can also find a two-unit sample available on that page as well.
Complementary Products
- Empty Menu Cover – One per student is recommended for use with the Kindergarten Morning Binder to protect and reuse weekly pages.
- Storybook Soirée – While the Art & Activity Guide includes hands-on crafts, Storybook Soirée adds even more books, poetry, recipes, and crafts for 12 of the year’s stories.
- Reading & Math Curriculum – Primer does not include formal phonics or math instruction. We recommend pairing with All About Reading and Kindergarten Math with Confidence.