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We used these products for years before offering them in our catalog. These kits contain circular sheets of paper for kids (or you!) to design and be made into plates or other practical customized items. You can make plates for fun, holidays, projects, invitations, awards, or a multitude of other occasions. For several Christmases, we made up a list of relatives and divided them between us kids. Then we made plates for them all, depicting memories of times together or pictures of things they liked. We (and our relatives) still have some of these plates dating back to 1988!
The kits have undergone some changes in recent years and now most of the individual kits have been replaced by a more versatile "Make A Plate and More! Easy Craft Project Kit. Inside the kit are 6 round templates to color and a set of washable markers. When you are ready to order your customized product, scan and upload your favorite piece of artwork to Makit.com (JPEG files at 300dpi) where you will choose a background color (where applicable) and your product. Your personalized keepsake arrives in 7-10 days. You choose 1 of the following items: 10" melamine plate, 12 oz. melamine bowl, 20 oz. stainless steel water bottle, 20 oz. doublewall plastic travel tumbler, 7" tablet sleeve/make up pouch, or an 11" x 17" two-sided laminated placemat. Your kids will love to use their custom-made items, or use them for gifts at the holidays. Grandparents will love it! ~Sara
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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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.