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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.
Includes 2 bullet train pcs, a mountain tunnel, 10 curved wood track pcs, 2 curved plastic track pieces, 2 straight track pcs, 2 ramp track pcs, train station platform with attached bench piece, 2 bending figures, and a suitcase.
Publisher's Description of BRIO Starter Travel Train Set
The 36079 Starter Travel Train Set is everything you need to create your first train set and begin your BRIO World adventures. The 22-piece railway set features a classic figure 8 track layout with a tunnel and bridge intersection at its centre and station platform for character play. Place the driver figure at the front of the travel train, pick up the passenger with her luggage waiting at the platform and begin your trip around BRIO’s iconic wooden tracks.
About BRIO World: BRIO World is our open-ended play system that grows with your child. All BRIO World toys work with each other to create an entirely customisable world that’s great for challenging growing minds. There are endless combinations of imaginative play waiting to be explored – just pick up a piece and start building your world.
36079 Starter Travel Train Set includes 22 pieces: 1x Travel Engine, 1x Travel Passenger Wagon, 12x Wooden Tracks, 2x Viaduct Bridge Parts, 2x Play Figures, 1x Luggage, 1x Station Platform, 2x Station Platform Tracks.
BRIO is a classic brand that specializes in high-quality, durable, and expandable wooden train sets. The product line includes a wide variety of trains, from classic steam engines to modern battery-powered locomotives, as well as an extensive range of track pieces and expansions. The wooden tracks are smooth and interlock, allowing children to arrange them in countless configurations. The expansions include bridges, tunnels, stations, cranes, and other accessories that are perfect for expanding your children's imaginative world. BRIO sets are all compatible with each other, enabling endless possibilities for growth and customization!