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Unplugged Play Gradeschool
SKU
005987
ISBN
9781523510207
Grade 1-5
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Description
With over 200 activities for creative, screen free play, even grade schoolers will enjoy a much-needed break from the high-tech world around them! With activities designed to expand their minds and strengthen their imaginations, kids will have such a blast, they won’t even miss the screens! 272 pgs, pb. ~Nancie
Publisher's Description of Unplugged Play Gradeschool
From Fortune-Teller to Draw Me a Story, Spillin’ the Beans to Monkeyshines, here are more than 200 screen-free games and activities to help kids enjoy the wholesome, old-fashioned experience of playing creatively and freely... without technology. There are outdoor games and indoor games, games to play solo and games to play with others, guessing games, arts and crafts, musical fun, and party favorites––even instant activities to do at the kitchen table while dinner’s cooking. All games are big kid-tested and approved!
Category Description for Unplugged Play
We all know taking time off from tech is a good idea… but in today's world, it feels increasingly harder and harder to do. Here is a treasure trove of ideas to accomplish that goal in a way that everyone will LOVE! Parents and grandparents will be thrilled with activities that use common household items to provide hours of good old-fashioned fun. Kids will be all smiles too, as they expand their minds and use their imaginations to play… without screens! An encouraging introduction section explains the power of free play in a child's life according to experts, and how their health and development depend upon it. The author gives wonderful age-appropriate advice to help every family find a great balance with tech. I love the feel of these books in hand… they are high quality with slightly textured covers and thick pages, and a nice compact size for referencing time and time again. ~Nancie
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Workman Publishing Company |
| Grades: | 1-5 |
| ISBN: | 9781523510207 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
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