Stepping Stone Kits

Description

These stepping stones are truly easy to make and look great when they are finished - perfect for accenting your garden, walkway, flowerbed, or even for display in the house! Each kit includes everything you need to make one stepping stone, including stone mix cement, mosaic pieces and other decorative elements, a mixing paddle, a writing tool (or stamps) and easy-to-follow instructions. Contents will vary slightly depending on type of kit purchased. All you need to supply is the mixing bucket, water, and a dose of inspiration! The mold, paddle, and stamps/writing tool are all reusable, so if you purchase additional mix and mosaic pieces (from a craft store or from us), you can keep making stones. Although suggested designs are included, you are always free to create your own unique design! For example, instead of making a typical stepping stone, Megan and I used our sample Mosaic Kit to make a headstone for McGuffy, the Schneider's dog, who had passed away. I think it turned out beautifully, even if no one can tell we were trying to make dog bones out of our mosaic pieces! The end result would be a wonderful gift for any member of your family.

There are two types of kits, regular Stepping Stone Kits and Kids' Stepping Stone Kits. They are basically the same, except Kids' kits result in an 8" stone, while most of the other Stepping Stone Kits create a 12" stone. Because the regular Stepping Stones are larger, more stepping stone mix, and more decorative pieces are included. Please note that colors of glass stones and mosaic pieces will vary and may not matchthe design on the box. ~ Anh

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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.