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. This left me looking for a cute printable featuring math skills and birds. And there are A LOT available. But they are all very cartoon-ish... which I don't love a bunch. I prefer to choose books and graphics t ..read more

I 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! Designed with preschoolers to third graders in mind, this flip chart is more than just a tool; it's a bit of a morning savior! Along with this morning time tool, you’ll find video instructions for editing, printing, and preparing it for your child's daily use. It's my gift to you — a simple, engaging solution to foster independence and ..read more

From 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. Rainbow Slime from My Joy-Filled Life First up, we're getting a little messy (in the best way possible!) with Rainbow Slime. This activity is a fantastic sensory play that also teaches color mixing and the concept of viscosity. Plus, it's just plain fun! Grow Rainbow Crystals from Living Life and Learning Science mee ..read more

Last 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. I'm compelled to share my thoughts from that conversation here because, honestly, it's something that bears repeating. To every homeschooling parent out there, I want you to know: you're ..read more

(Be sure to head to the bottom of this post to grab a FREE Intentional Retreat planning workbook!) Self-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 o ..read more

The 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. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming to create hands-on science opportunities as there ar ..read more

This is a review for a product that I received free of charge. However, I reached out to this company and asked for the opportunity to try this service in exchange for two completely honest reviews. You know I’m not going to lie, so here’s the honest assessment of VisionTherapyatHome.com. An important note is that when I found the program, the fee was one lump sum for a year of access. They’ve recently updated the pricing to include a sign-up fee then a flat monthly fee for as long as you use the program. I think having a monthly fee associated with the program helps add a note of “urgency” to ..read more

Over 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 kno ..read more

When our children are preschool-age, we often hear playing is enough when it comes to their education- and it absolutely is! Sometimes, though, they crave structure and honestly, we do too. What do we do on the days when we are all played out, the weather is less than ideal or we simply need something to do? What do we do to start building a foundation of learning through wonder and play with our children? This is much of the reason Gentle + Classical Preschool was created. We long to provide a way for moms and children to engage education in a way that is fun, inspires wonder, and cultivates ..read more

I don't know about you, but the month of May is often spent decompressing from our busy school year... and now we are already thinking about next year! Often plans for next year have already changed 2 to around 300 times. Does this sound familiar? Regardless of whether we can make our minds up, we can still ENJOY the process of exploring the many options that are available to us. We are very "sorry, not sorry" for adding a new option to your pile for next year ;). If you're still exploring options, we wanted to make sure you have a FULL wealth of knowledge about how our Nature programs work ..read more