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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
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
From Handwriting
Without Tears, this book can be the next in the series after Can Do Cursive
or it can be a cursive option for a middle schooler without much experience
with cursive handwriting. Many students will be able to work through the
student book on their own, but for those who need explicit instruction, the Teacher Edition (sku 048056) has guidance for every student page. The Student Edition
begins with a review of forming and connecting cursive letters. Letters are
grouped by shape and stroke. The HWOT cursive font is quite vertical – making
it a left-handed-friendly option. This gives it a different look from a
traditional slanted cursive, but remember that students are practicing form.
Individuals are expected to develop their own cursive style later on. Pages
provide opportunities to copy words and sentences, then eventually to write
original sentences. I love that students will practice their signature! Pages
then become themed around Greek and Latin word families. The variety of topics keeps
kids interested and leads the writer to produce more sentences of their own.
Not reproducible, 86pp, 1cm lines (no midlines). ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Cursive and Beyond 2025 Student Edition
Children develop speed and
fluency with cursive lowercase and capital letter formations. Activities
reinforce morphology to prepare students for increased reading and writing
demands across content areas. Students write poetry, diary and journal notes, book
reviews and thank you notes. Cursive and Beyond can be used in
grade 5, grade 6, or even in middle school based on instructional needs. The Cursive
and Beyond student edition also includes:
Step-by-step
letter formations that are easy to teach.
Vertical
cursive style that is easy to read and write.