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Young Scholars

First/Second Grade+

Our Young Scholars provides curricula for first grade and up. This is known as the Grammar stage in classical education. In this stage, children receive the foundation for all other learning, just as grammar is the foundation for language. Our program is designed around childrens’ developmental stages, whole books, and chronological history cycles. Each subscription will you give access to these primary years (1st & 2nd grade), with higher levels coming!

A La Carte & Supplemental

Our A La Carte & Supplemental options can be purchased without (or in addition to) subscriptions. They come in all shapes and sizes––from one-time resources covering a particular holiday, to a week or month-long unit, to an entire year collection. These are great options to try out our curriculum after school, to explore particular topics, or to enhance curriculum you are already subscribing to.

Explore our Book A Week units, Holiday Packets, and Summer Packs here, and delve into learning!

Book A Week

Peter Reynold’s <em>The Word Collector</em>

Peter Reynold’s The Word Collector

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Peter Reynold’s <em>The Word Collector</em>

Peter Reynold’s The Word Collector

Children are collectors! They collect rocks, shells, leaves, etc. But Jerome, he collects words. Through Jerome’s love of words, young readers will celebrate the power and magic of language as it helps them think, learn, and wonder. This picture book was a New York Times Bestseller and named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP.

Some of the activities in this unit are word building, sorting and organizing, and writing a kind note.

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What’s Inside:

  • Book of the Week
  • Book Summary
  • Story Discussion & Analysis
  • Poetry
  • Journaling
  • STEAM
  • Contributor’s Choice
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books
  • Other books by the Author

Level:

  • First/Second Grade

Length:

  • 1 week

Contributor:

  • Jennifer Perneel

Materials:

  • The Word Collector
  • Envelope and stamp
  • Hole punch
  • Index cards
  • Items to sort
  • Paper decorating items
  • Journal
  • Colored pencils
  • Zaner Bloser lined paper
  • Markers
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Sharpie
  • White paper
  • Yarn or ribbon
Barney Saltzberg’s <em>Beautiful Oops!</em>

Barney Saltzberg’s Beautiful Oops!

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Barney Saltzberg’s <em>Beautiful Oops!</em>

Barney Saltzberg’s Beautiful Oops!

Oops! So often that means, “Uh oh!” That is not the case in here—young readers will be thrilled with the creative ways Barney
Saltzberg turns smears, stains, and tears into beautiful pieces of art!

Some of the activities in this unit are a "finish my doodle" art project, blow painting, and folded paper art.

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What’s Inside:

  • Book of the Week
  • Book Summary
  • Story Discussion & Analysis
  • Poetry
  • Journaling
  • STEAM
  • Contributor’s Choice
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books
  • Other books by the Author

Level:

  • First/Second Grade

Length:

  • 1 week

Contributor:

  • Jennifer Perneel

Materials:

  • Beautiful Oops!
  • Glycerine
  • Oil Pastels or Colored Chalk
  • Straws
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Newspaper
  • Colored paper scraps
  • Water
  • Journal
  • Cardstock
  • Colored pencils
  • Construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Glue stick
  • Masking/Painter’s tape
  • Tablecloth
  • Tempera Paint
  • Tray or baking sheet
  • Sharpie marker
  • School glue
<em>Charlotte’s Web</em> (Chapter Book Edition)

Charlotte’s Web (Chapter Book Edition)

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<em>Charlotte’s Web</em> (Chapter Book Edition)

Charlotte’s Web (Chapter Book Edition)

The Chapter Book Editions have lesson plans for one week, but the book is intended to be read over a longer period.

All Wilbur, a runt pig, wants is friendship and companionship. A young girl, named Fern, saves Wilbur and asks her uncle to raise him on his farm for her. That’s where Charlotte, a barn spider, comes along. A tale of friendship unfolds in this 1953 Newbery Medal award winner.

Some of the activities in this unit are mapping the spider's life cycle, making handprint pigs, and painting watercolor spider webs.

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What’s Inside:

  • Book of the Week
  • Book Summary
  • Story Discussion & Analysis
  • Poetry
  • Journaling
  • STEAM
  • Contributor’s Choice
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books
  • Other books by the Author

Level:

  • First/Second Grade

Length:

  • 1 week

Contributor:

  • Jennifer Perneel

Materials:

  • Charlotte’s Web
  • Watercolor paper or cardstock
  • Pink tempera paint
  • Oil pastels or crayons
  • Index cards
  • Newspaper
  • Journal
  • Colored pencils
  • Construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Masking/Painters tape
  • Markers
  • Paintbrush
  • Sharpie
  • Small jars for watercolors
  • Watercolor paints
  • White paper
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Holiday Packets

Flag Day

Flag Day

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Flag Day

Flag Day

“We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty.“ —George Washington, attributed

The United States of America celebrates its birthday annually on the fourth of July. Although not as well known or widely celebrated, Flag Day specifically honors the American Flag. Find out more about this holiday and its origins with fun resources and activities for the whole family.

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What’s Inside:

  • What is Flag Day?
  • Songs & Poetry
  • Flag Etiquette
  • Fun Facts
  • Meaning of the United States Flag design
  • Recommended Books
  • Recommended Movies & TV
  • Additional Resources & Activities

Level:

  • all ages

Length:

  • 9 pages
Halloween

Halloween

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Halloween

Halloween

This pack of holiday history & resources is a three for one—covering the origin and history of Halloween, All Saints Day, and El Dia De Los Muertos. Enjoy a selection of poetry, books, and shows that will help your family explore the history and traditions of these popular holidays.

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What’s Inside:

  • Halloween Origin & History (pre-Christian & Christian)
  • Songs
  • Selection of Read Aloud Poetry
  • El Dia De Los Muertos Origin & Terms
  • Selection of Books (preschool-adult)
  • Movie & Television Selections
  • +more

Level:

  • all ages

Length:

  • 10 pages
Veterans Day

Veterans Day

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day

President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the commemoration of Armistice Day in 1919. Armistice Day became a federal holiday in 1938. In 1954 – after the bloodbath of World War II, followed up with the Korean War - Armistice Day became Veterans Day, to honor all veterans for their military service in wartime or peacetime. Our Veteran's Day holiday pack is full of recommended supplemental reading and resources for the entire family.

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What’s Inside:

  • Origin
  • Poetry
  • Recommended Books
  • Recommended Movies & TV
  • Additional Resources & Activities
  • +more

Level:

  • all ages

Length:

  • 5 pages
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Summer Packs

Mummies, Myths, & Mortals

Mummies, Myths, & Mortals

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Mummies, Myths, & Mortals

Mummies, Myths, & Mortals

The focus of the Mummies, Myths, and Mortals Summer Collection is rooted in ancient history. We spend a month in each culture:

Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Each month, children will be exposed to the well-known pieces of each empire while also meeting some of the lesser known royalty and hearingsome of the lesser known stories.

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Length:

  • 3 Months

Contributor:

  • Jennifer Perneel

What’s Inside each monthly unit:

  • Focus Overview
  • History Literature Readings
  • Reading Summary
  • Historical Background
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books
  • Printable Maps & Templates

Collection Materials:

  • + Weekly Materials
Installations & Paintings

Installations & Paintings

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Installations & Paintings

Installations & Paintings

Throughout this collection, you will encounter a carefully curated group of artists who represent a range of cultures, mediums, and life experiences. Each artist's practice leaves a new, unique light and plays a significant role in art history. You and your child(ren) will enjoy one book each month that engages the artist of the month’s practice, background, or context and then engage in activities to build artistic skills and understanding.

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Length:

  • 3 Months

Contributor:

  • Emma Saperstein

What’s Inside each monthly unit:

  • Artist of the Month
  • Artist Background
  • Element of the Month
  • Book of the Month
  • Book Overview
  • Famous Works
  • Discussion Questions
  • Artist-Inspired Projects
  • Exploring the Element
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products

Collection Materials:

  • + Weekly Materials
(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems

(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems

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(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems

(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems

The topic of this summer science collection is Scientists, Substances, and Solar Systems! The first month will meet four incredible women in science whose impacts are still vital to use today. The second summer month will let you and your child dive into Substances! The children will learn some basic chemistry while experimenting with some fun substances. The final summer month will take you and your child(ren) out of this world into the Solar System! The children will be introduced to our vast solar system through activities and art projects.

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Length:

  • 3 Months

Contributor:

  • Jennifer Perneel

What’s Inside each monthly unit:

  • Focus Overview
  • Reading
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Activities
  • Materials
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books

Collection Materials:

  • + Weekly Materials
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  • Core Subject Subscriptions
  • Bundle Collection
  • History/Literature
  • Young Masters (Art)
  • Science
  • A La Carte & Supplemental
  • Book A Week Units
  • Holiday Packets
  • Summer Packs

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