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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.
Outdoorsy Series with Important Lessons: In each book, kids embark on a type of hunting trip and learn lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and more!
Learn About Catfish Noodling: In this book, we meet young Ella as she goes catfish noodling with her grandpa and cousin!
Written for Young Readers: Easy-to-read sentences set in larger font with black-and-white illustrations
Includes Bonus Content: Glossary, discussion prompts, writing prompts, and further information on noodling included in back
Catfish
Noodling Courage
by Matt Chandler** is part of the Wilderness Ridge series, a series that
exposes kids to important lessons through outdoor hunting adventures. In this
installment, we meet young Ella, who is going catfish noodling for the first
time with her grandpa and cousin. Will she really be able to grab one? Written
in easy-to-read language set in larger font, this book also includes
black-and-white illustrations. In the back, find a glossary, discussion
prompts, writing prompts, and more fun facts about fishing. 72 pages, softcover.
**Not the
same person as the pastor of the Village Church.
Publisher's Description of Catfish Noodling Courage (Wilderness Ridge)
Ella loves visiting
her grandparents’ house with her cousins every summer. It’s a great time
to play in the woods and fish. This time, Grandpa has a surprise
planned. When he announces they’re going catfish noodling, Ella isn’t
sure what to think. Could she really grab a fish that
big with her bare hands? As she dives down into the murky water with
her cousin, Ella is nervous. Will she come up with a catfish? Or will
her first noodling adventure be a dud?
Experience the thrill of the hunt and learn important
lessons with this easy-to-read nature series for newer readers! Offering
relatable characters, simple sentences, and plenty of exploration in nature,
the Wilderness Ridge seriesfollows a young character on an epic
hunting trip. From fishing to Alaskan deer hunting to turkey hunting (and
more), readers learn all sorts of knowledge about hunting and the outdoors.
Along the way, they also learn valuable lessons in friendship, family, and
integrity. Shorter sentences and a bigger font size make these books ideal for
newer readers. A glossary, additional prompts, and further information section are
included in the back.
