Discover the Excitement of the City with The Peaceful Press City Guide

The Peaceful Press City Guide is a four-week, literature-based curriculum for young learners (ages 3-7) to explore city life. This guide includes engaging, hands-on activities related to zoos, transportation, libraries, and museums, making literacy, math, art, and practical life skills accessible and enjoyable. Inspired by Charlotte Mason and Montessori principles, it fosters curiosity, creativity, and connection with urban environments.

The City Guide integrates phonics, math, motor, and life skills, providing a holistic learning experience that immerses children in the wonders of city life. This balanced approach encourages joyful, family-centred learning, preparing preschoolers and kindergarteners for first grade and beyond.

Key Features:

• The 116-page digital guide provides four weeks of literature-based lessons on city life, animals, transportation, and urban exploration.
• Engaging in crafts and hands-on projects that make learning fun and interactive.
• Emphasis on practical life skills, phonics, counting, and motor skill development.
• Ideal for young learners ages 3-7 and designed for a peaceful, family-centered approach. 

What The City Guide Provides:

•  Phonics and Literacy Development: Each week’s phonics exercises focus on thematic city words like “bus,” “zoo,” and “library.” These activities help expand vocabulary and build early literacy skills. The booklist includes titles such as Sleepover at the Museum and The View at the Zoo, which align with Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of using living books to teach children through storytelling.
• Hands-On Learning and Tactile Exploration: Inspired by Montessori’s tactile approach, children participate in hands-on activities such as creating a zoo diorama, crafting pet rock animals, and building a cityscape with blocks. These activities foster deeper learning through sensory play and discovery.
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills Development: Fine motor skills are developed through threading beads, creating animal masks, and painting city buildings. Gross motor skills are enhanced through activities like zoo animal charades, library scavenger hunts, and acting out city roles, encouraging physical activity and interactive play.
•  Creative Art and Practical Life Skills: Children engage in urban-themed art projects and practical skills, including making paper bag puppet shows, crafting with recycled materials, and setting up a pretend restaurant. Practical skills such as sweeping, organizing shoes, and caring for pets promote independence and responsibility, aligning with Montessori’s emphasis on real-life abilities.
•  Nature and Sensory Exploration: Following Charlotte Mason’s approach to nature study, sensory-rich activities introduce children to urban nature. Activities include creating a dinosaur sensory bin, washing plastic animals, and participating in a city scavenger hunt. These experiences connect children with natural and urban environments, enriching their wonder.

 Using the City Guide:

1.  Download and Print weekly lesson plans, activity sheets, and templates. Gather common materials to prepare for each week’s projects.
2.  Daily Reading and Exploration: Begin each day with a read-aloud book, followed by phonics practice, counting exercises, and a hands-on activity. The flexible schedule allows you to incorporate activities seamlessly into your routine.
3.   Engage in Urban Exploration and Art: Take a neighbourhood walk to observe city elements or create art projects like zoo dioramas and building city collages to reinforce learning.
4.  Practice Practical Life Skills: Weekly activities focus on skills like organizing, preparing food, and practising pet care, promoting self-sufficiency and real-world understanding. 

Why Choose The Peaceful Press City Guide?

 This guide is perfect for families seeking a peaceful, Charlotte Mason-inspired approach to exploring the urban environment. The City Guide promotes hands-on learning, creativity, and family connection, aligning with The Peaceful Press values of simplicity and intentional living. Whether you’re learning about transportation, creating a pet rock zoo, or visiting the library, this curriculum will inspire your child's love for learning and discovery.

Purchase and download today and explore the vibrancy and diversity of city life with your child!