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.
