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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.
Strengthen your
child’s love of farm animals with Farm Animal Crafts (Animal Arts and
Crafts) by Annalees Lim, published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This
creative activity book is full of interesting facts about well-known farm animals
like cows and pigs, but also includes some lesser-known animals like donkeys
and geese. Each fact page incorporates photographs of the animals on the farm.
Very clear craft instructions with images are included for each of the 10
crafts. Each craft has a material list including several household items
(scissors, glue, toilet paper rolls, etc.) and additional craft items (pom-poms,
cardstock, googly eyes, felt, paint, etc.). You might also like other craft
books by Animal Arts and Crafts: Pet Crafts, Wild Animal Crafts, or
Creepy-Crawly Crafts. Ideal for at home or in the classroom for art projects or
units on animals and habitats. 32 pages, softcover. ~Andrea
Publisher's Description of Farm Animal Crafts (Animal Arts and Crafts)
What sorts of animals can you find on a farm? Goats, donkeys,
ducks, chicks, and many, many more! In this fun and informative book,
readers will learn all about fascinating farm animals while making
crafts. Kids will be delighted to learn how they can transform paper and
yarn into a woolly highland cow, cotton balls into a flock of sheep, a
paper cup into a trusty sheepdog, or a sock into a goat! Each hands-on
activity is sure to inspire both creativity and a love of learning.
Increase your
child’s creativity and love of wildlife as they read and learn while crafting with
the Animal Arts and Crafts Series. Included in each book are several
pages of photographs and facts about magnificent creatures. All books contain
10 crafts based on the different types of animals presented (Wild Animals,
Pets, Ocean Animals, Farm Animals, etc.). Easy-to-follow instructions that
include photographs of every step make it easy for young children to complete.
Kids will create remarkable crafts while developing their fine motor skills and
learning from these educational art books. Ideal for at home or in the
classroom for art projects or units on animals and habitats.