I was browsing Pinterest the other day, looking for some printable activities to use alongside explore birds with my preschooler. I wanted a fun, bird-themed opportunity to review basic math and counting skills that fit the season. Our yard is freshly filled with birds in the early spring, and there’s really no better time of year to pull our feathered friends into our homeschool time.
Read MoreI needed smoother, more joyful mornings. If you're juggling your tasks while trying to guide your little ones through theirs like I was, you're in the right place. Our FREE morning flip chart may be ablet to help transform your hectic mornings like it has mine!
Read MoreFrom exploring the fascinating story of Noah's Ark to unraveling the mysteries of the water cycle, observing weather patterns, and celebrating the magic of St. Patrick's Day, rainbows offer us endless possibilities to engage preschool and elementary students in hands-on learning.
Read MoreLast week, a vibrant discussion unfolded in our off social group about the realities of perfectionism and persistence in homeschooling. It quickly became evident that many of us grapple with similar struggles. From the endless interruptions to feeling scattered, the overarching sentiment was clear: we often fall short of the idyllic (perfection) vision we had when we embarked on the journey of home education.
Read MoreWe're excited to share with you the heart and soul behind The Gentle + Classical Press. As we mark our sixth year, we find immense joy in bringing together the best of Christian homeschooling with the time-honored Charlotte Mason and classical education philosophies.
Read MoreSelf-care is a big buzzword right now. External and internal expectations on mamas are louder than ever before.
We face challenges unlike any faced by previous generations of women. Social media, media, infinite parenting philosophies, and the general sinful nature of our humanity has cultivated an exhausting, sometimes tormenting, atmosphere in which we live and desperately push to thrive.
Despite all of the expectations and demands, I believe our generation has a deep heartfelt desire to love our family faithfully, sacrificialy and as much like Christ as possible. I believe there is a revival in our country, especially among moms who desire to not just do motherhood well, but to do it as unto the Lord.
Read MoreThe beauty of Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to set up class under a willow tree, by a creek, or at your favorite park. The benefits of spending time in nature are incredible! Studies have shown time in nature helps improve mood, lower stress hormones, and reduce nervous system overload.
Many homeschooling parents crave hands-on activities when it comes to science curriculum - they want to see their kids out of doors, getting muddy, and learning new things all at the same time.
Read MoreRecognizing that your child is struggling to learn to read can be one of the worst trials in a parent’s homeschool career. After all, we chose home education to give our child the best. So, it can be stressful and overwhelming to find ourselves in a situation where we as if *we* may be responsible for their learning struggles.
Read MoreOver the past few years, Montessori 3-part cards have gained a lot of attention and popularity across the educational world. In fact, we even include them in many of our programs at The Gentle + Classical Press! While they may seem similar to flashcards, they actually are so much more. Montessori 3-part cards are a simple tool at first glance, but they provide a wide variety of practical applications - which are all fully adaptable to how each child learns, thinks, and plays! However, many of us simply might not know how best to utilize this beautiful educational tool in our homeschool. I know when I first saw them online, I was really unclear on what you actually do with them.
Read MoreWe long to provide a way for moms and children to engage education in a way that is fun, inspires wonder, and cultivates play. (Psst: You can read more about that here, and grab two full FREE units while you’re at it!) Gentle + Classical Preschool is a full-year preschool program. It is a blend of Charlotte Mason and classical studies. The BEST part? The Teacher’s guide is absolutely FREE.
We could talk about SO many of our whys with what we included in the curriculum but today we want to talk about our ABCs. As many preschool curriculums do, each unit has a letter of focus. However, we don’t begin with “A” but instead with “L” - why is that?
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