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Gentle + Classical Primer has been designed for students K through 1st grade to explore literature, scripture, catechism, math, poetry, art, music, rich literature, 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.
Who is it for?
This robust program fulfills anyone's requirements for language arts, 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?
You may download this Teacher's Guide in PDF format completely for free using the digital option. However, if you prefer to have it in print at home, you will receive a spiral-bound, full color copy of the same guide, printed and shipped to you.
Book List
You can also download a Book List HERE.
Scope and Sequence
You can download a full scope and sequence for Level 2 by clicking
HERE.
Physical Delivery Information
This Teacher's Guide is free in PDF download format. The printed version is spiral-bound with a full-color interior, printed on 100lb uncoated paper.
Return Policy & FAQ
Digital products are non-refundable.
Print products that are damaged during shipment will be replaced if I am notified within 20 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 20% re-stocking fee. Customer will be required to packaged the item thoroughly and pay return shipping, including insurance. Once the item is inspected, you will receive a refund at 80% of the full price.
Opened materials cannot be returned.
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.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION
If you are ordering a PRINT/Physical Delivery product, please read:
USPS is currently undergoing significant delays when shipping Media Mail due to COVID. Items are taking more than 40 days to be delivered in some rare cases, and some items are not being scanned for tracking purposes along the way. If this is a concern for you, please choose UPS Ground as your preferred shipping option.
Products are typically packaged shipped once per week on either Friday or Monday. Your patience is appreciated, especially during the high-volume months of July-September. You will receive a shipment notification upon processing.
Print products are only available for shipping inside the US.
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 Lara an email at CurriculumHelp@lifeabundantlyblog.com and she will be back with you as soon as possible !
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.
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