The Gentle + Classical Press Homeschool Curriculum Review

SUMMARY of Gentle + Classical Press Homeschool Curriculum Review:

• Grades: Preschool – 6th Grade
• Subjects: All
• Category: Faith-based
• Format: Digital/PDF or Traditional workbooks
• Price: Varies from free downloads to paid bundles

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How to Use Gentle + Classical Press in Your Homeschool

Gentle + Classical Press is a perfect option for those who are looking to follow the Charlotte Mason/Classical/Unit Study approach to their homeschool. This method of teaching the “whole child” comes through beautifully in this curriculum. One can shop by age or program, depending on what you’re looking for. The Preschool curriculum bundle can be used as a complete curriculum, but from Kindergarten-6th grades, reading and math will need to be supplemented. All other subjects are offered in this incredibly artistic curriculum.

Gentle + Classical Press Highlights

• Preschool Bundle (Ages 2-4) includes:
  • Teacher’s Guide
  • Morning Binder
  • Flashcards + Memory Statement Cards
  • Art + Music Pack
  • Handicraft + Activity Guide
• Kindergarten Bundle (Ages 5-6) includes:
  • Morning Binder
  • Gentle + Classical Primer (Humanities/Language Arts/Math): A beautiful and gentle introduction into the formal school years that places goodness, truth, and beauty above rigor and “grade level” while still preparing your child for their future education. Wonder tales, rhymes, art, music, scripture, character virtues, poetry, and simple recitations guide our week. (You will need to add your full, formal math and phonics instruction when your child is ready for those.)
  • Gentle + Classical Nature (Science): A robust, living-book rich, exploration of nature. Volume 1 is centered around inland waterways and forests. Volume 2 (releasing Summer 2022) focuses on shorelines and oceans. Nature is adaptable for multiple ages (K-4th) and was designed as the science counterpart to Primer.
  • On Mission (Social Studies): A quarterly magazine that engages children preschool through upper elementary with a cultural feast for their minds and hearts. Through beautiful images, living books, engaging activities, simple handicrafts, hands-on projects, stimulating challenges, interesting stories, and wise discipleship, our children are introduced to countries and cultures in a gentle and classical way.
• First – Third Grade (Ages 6-9) Products:
  • Gentle + Classical Nature (Science): A robust, living-book rich, exploration of nature. Volume 1 is centered around inland waterways and forests. Volume 2 (releasing Summer 2022) focuses on shorelines and oceans. Nature is adaptable for multiple ages (K-4th).
  • On Mission (Social Studies/Geography/Culture): A quarterly magazine that engages children preschool through upper elementary with a cultural feast for their minds and hearts. Through beautiful images, living books, engaging activities, simple handicrafts, hands-on projects, stimulating challenges, interesting stories, and wise discipleship, our children are introduced to countries and cultures in a gentle and classical way.
  • Morning Virtues (Core/Humanities): A bi-monthly volume — created for all of your children, 1st grade and up — that brings beauty, connection, and character into your homeschool days. Choose the “core virtue” you would like to emphasize for the next 2 months. We provide you with living book recommendations, scripture reading, scripture memory, handicrafts, artist study, composer study, manners/hygiene focus, and a schedule. Grab this collection + the recommended books, and you’re sure to start your days off in a beautiful, rich way.
• Fourth – Sixth Grade (Ages 9-12) Products:
  • Gentle + Classical Nature (Science): A robust, living-book rich, exploration of nature. Volume 1 is centered around inland waterways and forests. Volume 2 (releasing Summer 2022) focuses on shorelines and oceans. Nature is adaptable for multiple ages (K-4th), but can be expanded with a little bit of ingenuity through 6th grade.
  • On Mission (Social Studies/Geography/Culture): A quarterly magazine that engages children preschool through upper elementary with a cultural feast for their minds and hearts. Through beautiful images, living books, engaging activities, simple handicrafts, hands-on projects, stimulating challenges, interesting stories, and wise discipleship, our children are introduced to countries and cultures in a gentle and classical way.
  • Morning Virtues (Core/Humanities): A bi-monthly volume — created for all of your children, 1st grade and up — that brings beauty, connection, and character into your homeschool days. Choose the “core virtue” you would like to emphasize for the next 2 months. We provide you with living book recommendations, scripture reading, scripture memory, handicrafts, artist study, composer study, manners/hygiene focus, and a schedule. Grab this collection + the recommended books, and you’re sure to start your days off in a beautiful, rich way.
• Unit Studies:
  • A Gentle + Classical Easter (ages 2-8)
  • A Gentle + Classical Autumn (K-4th)
  • A Gentle + Classical Christmas (all ages)

Gentle + Classical Press Pros and Cons

Pros:

• This curriculum is wonderful for those who prefer this learning method
• Beautiful artwork and engaging content
• Very affordable pricing
• Provides the majority of the core curriculum

Cons:

• Must purchase additional math and language arts curriculum
• Because it is based around the CM/Classical/Unit Study method, it does not cater to those with different learning styles

Reviews from Gentle + Classical Press Homeschool Curriculum Users

“Amazing preschool curriculum! I heard about Gentle + Classical preschool in a conversation about homeschooling when the topic was brought up by a group of moms from my church. One of them introduced me to this curriculum as a good option for preschoolers, my oldest son was starting preschool at that point. After a couple years, the Lord finally convinced my husband to trust me about my conviction to homeschool our children. Since starting this curriculum and homeschool journey with my 2nd child, who we had planned to send to a private preschool, it has been the most wonderful journey. The buffet style of it makes homeschooling very stress-free and the fact that most of the learning is built on fun repetition and play-learning makes it very easy for little ones to catch on. Even my 1.5 year old likes copying what her older sister learns as far as attainments. Even though crafts are more self-driven, the material makes it easy to search for crafts that are simple to do and relates to what they’re learning. So far we’re having a blast while also getting God’s word and everything else solidified into my child’s learning. I’m so blessed by this curriculum. 5/5 stars! I highly recommend all of Erin’s material to any mom homeschooling little ones!” – Jackie S.

“One of a kind! Erin brings back the importance of nature while most of us are lost in the hustle and bustle of the big city. We may have experienced nature during our childhood and as time went by, we have totally forgotten about its root and how it will cultivate the life foundation and shape our children into a peaceful and loving person who are responsible for their actions. I can’t thank Erin enough for such a robust Nature curriculum!” – Shirlene L.