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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.
Kiddos will practice key writing skills by identifying basic patterns and word-family endings, adding or substituting individual sounds in simple one-syllable words to make new words, reading and writing word-family words, and distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ. Includes 10 two-sided mats, 144 letter tiles, wipe-off marker and an activity guide. ~ Judy
Publisher's Description of Learning Mats - Word Families
Here's a new fun way to lead children on the road to literacy! Colorful mats and word tiles make learning and practicing word families fun. Start building a foundation for academic success with the Learning Mats: Word Families kit. The kit helps children practice these key skills:
Identify basic patterns and word-family endings
Read and write word-family words
Add or substitute individual sounds in simple one-syllable words to make new words
Develop automaticity (fluency) with word-family words
Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ
Learning Mats are a fun and excellent tool for practicing the phonetic skills. Each set comes with numerous laminated mats, word tiles, a few extra unmarked tiles, activity guide and a write-on, wipe-off marker. The mats are treated with a plastic coating, so they have a reusable surface. Write-on, wipe-off markers or crayons MUST be used, and the mats need to be wiped off after each use. I think these would be great for individual home use, as well as schools or after school centers. ~Judy