Eyes And No Eyes Nature Series

Description

Written over 100 years ago, this series introduces children to inhabitants of the outdoors, providing them fascinating details about the lives of different species. Each book ranges in size from 48 to 80 pages, with short, topical chapters examining members of a group, or an aspect of their lives. In Birds of the Air, the 15 chapters examine bird song, bird nests, how birds feed their young, bird migration, birds of prey, web-footed birds, and much more. In other books, such as Insect Life, chapters look at different types of insects, like moths, butterflies, "good" and "bad" beetles, wasps, bees, flies, crickets, grasshoppers and ants. The writing is warm and descriptive, reminding you of an aunt that just so happens to be a naturalist, who guides you around the countryside, telling you about the secrets of creatures. The text often references the observations that the reader is sure to make, and each chapter closes with an "assignment" to make your own observations, like drawing a wasp's nest, or comparing the wild and domesticated forms of a plant. There are both beautiful, full-color illustrations and more frequent black-and-white illustrations that are not quite as crisp, but still helpful. The series was written to an assumed audience of British children, and although this does not affect most of the content (many of Great Britain's common creatures are also found here), you may want to research some topics to find creatures that are more accessible to your location, or simply skip those parts. Overall, a charming series with some of the flavor of Christian Liberty's Nature Readers. pb. - Jess

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.