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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 animals with Pet 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 pets like hamsters, dogs,
and kittens, but also includes some lesser-known pets like the lizard and chinchilla.
Each fact page incorporates photographs of the animals. 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: Ocean Animal, 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 Pet Crafts (Animal Arts and Crafts)
Whether it's a puppy pal, a kitty companion, or a loving lizard,
pets can be some of the very best friends for young people. In this fun
and informative book, kids can create craft versions of their favorite
household pets, while learning awesome educational facts about them!
They'll discover how to make a goldfish out of tissue paper, turn a
pom-pom into a chinchilla, toilet roll tubes into pug dogs, and much,
much more. As they craft, they'll read interesting facts about each
animal. Combining hands-on creativity with educational content, this
book is a must-have for young pet-lovers.
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.