In just 6–8 years with The Peaceful Press, your children can explore a rich world of learning that nurtures both heart and mind. Our carefully crafted resources create a gentle yet comprehensive path through early childhood, elementary, and even middle school, equipping your children with wisdom, wonder, and practical skills.
A Journey That Grows With Your Family
Whether you begin with The Peaceful Preschool (Volumes 1 & 2) and continue into Nourishing Nature Kindergarten, or you dive straight into our six elementary resources, your family will experience a well-rounded education. If you choose to cycle through the resources a second time, you’ll find they adapt beautifully into middle school years—allowing for deeper engagement and maturity.
What Your Children Will Learn
Over the course of the program, your children will gain a broad and beautiful foundation in:
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Geography and World History – Learning how people and places have shaped the world.
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Natural Science – Discovering the wonder of God’s creation through nature study, experiments, and science based stories.
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Economics and Government – Understanding how societies work, including an introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
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Literature and Storytelling – Growing imagination and critical thinking through timeless books.
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Practical Skills and Motor Development – Building strong motor skills that lend themselves to engineering, science, and the arts.
More Than Academics
The Peaceful Press is more than a curriculum though—it’s an invitation to cultivate a life of character, faith, and purpose. Through stories and activities, your children learn to think nobly, love rightly, and live courageously, preparing them for whatever vocation God calls them to—whether in law, medicine, history, teaching, homemaking, or the essential trades.
Learning From Heroes
Each of our six elementary resources introduces children to heroes of courage and faith who inspire growth and character, including:
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Lucy from The Chronicles of Narnia
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Ralph Moody from Little Britches
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King Alfred the Great
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Corrie ten Boom
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Amy Carmichael
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Ernest Shackleton
These stories build resilience, critical thinking, and a vision for living faithfully in the world.
A Beautiful Beginning
The Peaceful Press scope and sequence offers a classical foundation with a modern, family-style approach. It’s a way to keep learning joyful and connected while ensuring your children gain the tools they need for a lifetime of wisdom and service.
A Seamless Flow Through History and Geography
While you can start anywhere with the Peaceful Press, and we recommend going with the resource that sparks the most joy for you, having a roadmap can be comforting.
This scope and sequence will give a thorough overview of the science, history, and literature your child needs for a strong academic foundation. Once you have finished Peaceful Preschool and Nourishing Nature Kindergarten, this is the recommended flow.
🌿 Ready to begin? You can download a detailed Scope and Sequence here, or grab a free sample of each of our resources here.
Explore our literature based homeschool resources and start your family’s Peaceful Press journey today.
The Peaceful Press Scope & Sequence FAQ
Q: What ages is The Peaceful Press curriculum designed for?
A: The Peaceful Press is designed to grow with your family from preschool through elementary—and even into middle school if cycled through again. The Preschool and Kindergarten resources are ideal for ages 3–6, while the six elementary resources are best suited for ages 6–13.
Q: Can I start with any resource, or do I need to follow the sequence exactly?
A: You can start wherever sparks the most joy for your family! While the scope and sequence offers a clear roadmap, the curriculum is flexible. Many families begin with Peaceful Preschool and Nourishing Nature Kindergarten, but others jump straight into elementary studies like Playful Pioneers or Kind Kingdom.
Q: What subjects does the curriculum cover?
A: Over 6–8 years, your children will explore:
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Geography & History (world, American, and European)
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Natural Science (nature study, experiments, creation-based learning)
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Economics & Government (including the U.S. Constitution)
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Literature & Storytelling (through timeless, living books)
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Practical & Motor Skills (fine and gross motor, life skills, and creativity)
Q: How is The Peaceful Press different from other homeschool curricula?
A: The Peaceful Press combines a classical, Charlotte Mason foundation with a gentle, family-style approach. It emphasizes character, connection, and faith alongside strong academics. Children not only gain knowledge but also grow in resilience, imagination, and purpose.
Q: Can I use the curriculum with multiple children at different ages?
A: Yes! The Peaceful Press is designed for family-style learning. Children of different ages can participate in the same stories and activities, with adaptations provided for younger or older learners.
Q: Does The Peaceful Press include Christian content?
A: Yes. The Peaceful Press elementary resources weave faith naturally into the learning process through Scripture, stories of Christian heroes, and a focus on cultivating noble character and a heart for God.
Q: Who are some of the heroes my children will meet through the curriculum?
A: Your children will learn from inspiring role models such as Lucy (The Chronicles of Narnia), Ralph Moody (Little Britches), Laura Ingalls Wilder, Jesus, King Alfred the Great, Corrie ten Boom, Amy Carmichael, George Washington, and Ernest Shackleton—heroes who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and faith.
Q: How does the sequence flow year by year?
A: After Preschool and Kindergarten, the elementary resources flow like this:
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Year 1: Precious People (World Geography)
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Year 2: Playful Pioneers (American History)
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Year 3: Kind Kingdom (European History)
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Year 4: Precious People Original Volume (World History, deeper dive)
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Year 5: Playful Pioneers Vol. 2 (American Geography)
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Year 6: Kind Kingdom Vol. 2 (Advanced European History)
Q: Will my child be prepared for high school and beyond?
A: Yes! By the end of the sequence, your child will have a strong foundation in academics, character, and practical skills. If you choose to cycle through again, the resources adapt beautifully to higher maturity levels, deepening understanding and critical thinking.
Q: How do I get started?
A: You can download our detailed Scope & Sequence or grab a free sample of each resource to explore which one feels right for your family.