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**Download the full scope and sequence PLUS see the booklist, planning pages, the certificate, and other bonus downloads on our resources page HERE.
The very first unit that we ever produced . . . North American Birds! This unit teaches about 20 different birds native to North America. It is designed to be a lighter unit, the perfect way to break into the Gather 'Round lifestyle! 20 lessons that can be taught 4 days per week or 5, each student notebook has 5 pages per day that connect to various subjects including: art, history, social studies, geography, science, language arts, and more!
What's included with this purchase?
This listing is for 1 student notebook and the accompanying Teacher's Guide in digital (PDF) format. It comes with the downloadable files (you print) of:
--The Teacher's Guide (140 pages)
-and ONE (1) level of your choice (if you have more than one child, it is better to buy the full family digital with all the levels).
-Pre-Reader (3-5 years old) (64 pages)
-Early Reader (5-7 years old) (122 pages)
-Early Elementary (8-10 years old) (122 pages)
-Upper Elementary (10-12 years old) (122 pages)
-Middle School (12-15 years old) (122 pages)
-High School (15-18 years old) (128 pages)
Learn more about how to place your child here.
How does it work?
Each of our full units incorporates all your subjects (but math) for all levels from early reader through high school. There are 20 individual lessons, designed to be done 4 days a week for 5 weeks or 5 days a week for 4 weeks. The lessons include grammar, Bible, Writing, Spelling, Geography, Social Studies, History, Art, and Science.
Upon purchase, you will get an email that includes your links to your digital downloads. We recommend downloading them and saving them to your computer, then printing them out (or casting them to your TV).
These digital files are for one single-family license only. Group orders must be requested through the Gather 'Round Group Department HERE.
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Our files are unable to be edited. Digital files are delivered immediately and therefore are not eligible for return and are final sale once they have been purchased. See complete refund policy here.
Pre-Reader | Early Reader | Early Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle School | High School |
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3–5 yo | 6–8 yo | 9–10 yo | 11–13 yo | 14–15 yo | 16–18 yo |
Dictation | Little to no writing | Writing with a word box | Independent work | More research + paragraphs | Essays and research |
2 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day | 5 pages per day |
Takes about 5–10 minutes | Takes about 30–60 minutes | Takes about 45 min–1 1/2 hours | Takes about 1–2 hours | Takes about 1 1/2–2 hours | Takes about 2–3 hours |
Does not cover all your subjects | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math | Everything but math |
Keeps little ones busy and involved | Good for reluctant writers | Good for budding writers | Confident writer (but still needs to grow in skills) | Strong writer | Proficient writer |