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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.
Publisher's Description of Horizons Math K Workbook One
Looking for an easy-to-follow math workbook for your kindergartner? Alpha Omega Publications has exactly what you need-Horizons Kindergarten Math Student Book 1. Perfect for young learners, this first of two student workbooks contains 80 colorful, consumable lessons that lay a solid foundation in math. Using the Horizons' spiral learning method, Student Book 1 helps your child grasp basic math concepts quickly. In no time at all, introduction, review and reinforcement will have your child counting; adding and subtracting numbers; understanding money values; telling time; recognizing calendar concepts; determining patterns and sequencing; and measuring by inches and centimeters. Plus, each brightly illustrated lesson in this Alpha Omega curriculum delightfully captures your child's attention along the way.
But there's more! Perforated pages in Horizons Kindergarten Math Student Book 1 allow for easy removal so your child can easily complete math lessons and proudly display his finished work on your refrigerator or wall. Best of all, when using Horizons, your child will love the parent/child interaction that makes homeschooling fun.
Covers recognition and printing of numbers 0-100, simple addition and subtraction, skip-counting (by 10's, 5's, 2's, 3's, and 4's), place value, measuring, calendars, time and money. A Worksheet Packet is also available which contains print copies of the reproducible master worksheets in the Teacher’s Guide.
