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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.
Prepare
rising readers for kindergarten and first grade. Sight Word Slam features two
fun games that reinforce important reading concepts such as word recognition,
letter recognition, and spelling.
Word
Slam!
You listen for the word and slam the paddle with the matching word. There are
two levels.
Letter
Slam!
Listen for the word and slam the paddle with the missing letter. Again, there
are two levels.
There are over 185 sight words
used. This is great for independent practice in school or at home and gives
instant feedback. Since it is small, it can be easily taken on the go. Guess
what? There is a headphone jack if you want this to be a quiet game. Requires 3
AAA batteries. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Sight Word Slam
HOW TO PLAY: Listen to the sight word, then slam the answer button! In Letter Slam mode, find the missing letter to spell the sight word you hear. In Word Slam mode, find the word that matches the one you hear
LEARN SIGHT WORDS: Improve reading fluency and early literacy skills! Exciting and immersive gameplay helps kids recognize, spell, and read sight words so they can get a jump start on early learning
FEATURES: Over 185 sight words, two game modes (Letter Slam and Word Slam), four LCD windows, three pressable buttons, audio, and a headphone jack. For 1 player. Ages 5+
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