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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 imagination and love of nature with Wild Animals 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 animals like tigers, pandas, and frogs, but also includes some
lesser-known animals like the armadillo and koala. Each fact page incorporates
photographs of animals in their habitats. Very clear craft instructions with
images are included for each of the 10 crafts. Each craft has a material list that
includes 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, Pet
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 Wild Animal Crafts (Animal Arts and Crafts)
Wild animals live all around us. From tiny frogs to giant pandas
there's a lot to learn about the fascinating creatures of the world. In
this fun and educational book, readers will create awesome crafts while
learning facts about the creatures that inspire them. They'll discover
how to transform a toilet paper roll into a parrot, wooden spoons into
an ostrich, and a paper cup into a tiger, all while studying how these
species live in the wild. Combining engaging hands-on activities with
informative content, this book will spark creativity and a thirst for
knowledge about the natural world.
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.