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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.
If you are serious about nature journaling and are
looking for a quality place to record your thoughts and findings, look no
further! Jeannie Fulbright has created a keepsake journal made of hardbound
vegan leather. Acid-free, cold-pressed pages are made of 150 lb. watercolor
paper so no matter what art medium you choose, it won’t bleed through. Use the
elastic strap to keep the pages open and the silk ribbon to hold your place. A
little pocket in the back allows you to store index cards or other notes. This
is truly of the finest quality for a journal to keep your child’s observations
for years to come! Pages are left blank for your own creations. 24 sheets, 48
pgs. ~ Gina
Publisher's Description of Heirloom Nature Journal - Ocean Blue
Your child’s nature journal should be of the highest quality. For it is an archive of your special times outdoors, a chronicle of your child’s observations, thoughts, and drawings. You will cherish it as a memento of how you immersed your children in God’s creation.
Hardbound heirloom quality leather made to last for generations ~ available in Chestnut or Caribbean Blue.
Perfect size for travel and capturing precious moments.
Acid-free, cold-pressed, 140 lb, mixed media pages created for any art medium ~ no bleed through.
Kids will look forward to recording their observations regarding nature in this beautiful, well-made nature journal by Jeannie Fulbright! Jeannie had many experiences with nature journaling with her own children and was disappointed she didn't use a higher-quality journal. This inspired her to create this quality hardbound leather journal that will become a keepsake for years to come. Pages are acid-free and cold-pressed, perfect for drawings and journaling with no bleed through when using watercolors. There is even a silk ribbon to hold your place and an elastic strap to keep your page open. The journal is a canvas size (8.25" x 5.5"), ideal for children's hands and will have enough pages for one year of study.