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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.
What a
fun way to journey through the world with little daily activities! You will
need a pen, pencil, crayons, a globe or atlas to help find places mentioned,
and a dictionary to help check the meaning of words. Students will be prompted
to design their own flag, choose and draw a national flower, design your own
garden, and so much more! While there is some space in the book for writing and
drawing, you may want to have a sketch book or journal to use with more space.
Pack your imagination, we are going on a trip! 144 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of My Year Around the World
In the My Year Around the World
activity book, readers are invited on a year-long creative adventure
around the globe. Inside, there are 365 drawing and writing activities.
All of the activities are centered around the theme of travel, and
different global customs, traditions, and phenomena--using the
incredible variety and wonders of our world as a springboard for
creativity. Activities include reimagining the Eiffel Tower, inventing a
new language, making up silly laws, choosing a national dish, designing
your own currency, and much more.
