This Memoria Press guide gives week-by-week lesson plans for teaching American history, poetry, music, art, and science by focusing on biographies, maps, classical music, and art cards. Coordinating with the level 3 curriculum manual, this enrichment guide is adapted for children with special needs. There are complete lesson plans for 34 weeks. The appendix includes a read-aloud book list, art and music list, and other reading excerpts needed for the year. ~ Gina
Memoria Press Simply Classical Level 3 Enrichment Guide
SKU
069406
ISBN
9781615388264
Grade 2-4
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Publisher's Description of Memoria Press Simply Classical Level 3 Enrichment Guide
The Simply Classical Enrichment Guide:Level 3 is organized by week, and coordinates with the Level 3 Curriculum Manual. This guide helps you teach American history, poetry, music, art, and science through the Simply Classical Level 3 American History Read-Aloud books, maps, classical music selections, and art cards. Everything is scheduled for you weekly with thoughtful discussion questions, science activities, and topics for art and music appreciation that will enrich your year and expand your childs cultural, scientific, and general knowledge.
Category Description for Simply Classical Curriculum for Special Needs
Simply Classical is a gentle, classical Christian curriculum designed for children with special needs, learning struggles, or those who simply thrive with a slower pace. Created by Cheryl Swope, it combines the beauty and richness of classical education with built-in accommodations, multi-sensory learning, and extensive review so that all children can succeed.
This program starts with detailed lesson plans and recommended read-alouds, then gradually incorporates Memoria Press Classical Core resources. It emphasizes quality literature, poetry, music, art, and the development of language skills, while moving at a comfortable pace with plenty of repetition and review.
Key Features:
- The rich, beautiful content of a classical Christian education
- Slower pace with built-in review and repetition
- Multi-sensory and oral-language focused lessons
- Elegant, well-illustrated books
- Integration across subjects
- Skills checklists and readiness assessments
- Themed levels with Socratic questioning
Curriculum Manuals provide everything parents need: program overview, readiness assessment (covering language, cognitive, emotional, fine & gross motor skills), book lists, supply lists, teacher notes, schedules, and detailed weekly lesson plans in an easy two-page grid format.
Pacing Options:
- Most levels follow a standard pace
- Levels 5 & 6 and higher offer One-Year Accelerated or Two-Year Standard pacing
Shopping Options:
- Core Curriculum Packages: Include the Curriculum Manual + required books and workbooks
- Read-Aloud Packages: Contain all recommended literature books
- Add-On Packages: For families moving to the next level
- Supply Packages: A collection of essential manipulatives, school supplies, and materials to complete the program
Simply Classical curriculum is ideal for children with autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, or other learning challenges, as well as neurotypical students who benefit from a more deliberate, thorough approach.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| Brand: | Memoria Press |
| Author: | Cheryl Swope |
| ISBN: | 9781615388264 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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