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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.
Designed for flexibility, this Curriculum Manual fits the needs of families wanting a 5 day per week schedule (if your schedule only needs less commitment, be sure to check out the 2 day per week Curriculum Manual). This Manual contains the 2 day per week schedule along with character training with the Myself & Others Books One & Two; The Llama Who Had No Pajama poetry lessons, story studies with the The Story Bible, additional practice with numbers and letters, as well as more crafts. It also includes activity and game suggestions to enhance the weekly lessons. Daily lessons are approximately 4 hours each – with flexibility built in to meet your family needs.
Publisher's Description of 5 Day Junior Kindergarten Manual
Never plan another lesson again, the Five-Day Jr. Kindergarten Curriculum Manual has every day already planned, just open it up and teach from the correlating books in the plan! Your lessons will revolve around the following areas of study:
Giving you
the tools necessary to provide a classical education to your 4- and 5-year-old
learners, Memoria Press Junior Kindergarten offers either a two-days per
week or five-days per week option. With either option, the Curriculum Manuals
include prayer, recitation, alphabet and number lessons, show and tell,
activities and crafts, and more. To complete the Literature and Enrichment part
of the curriculum, you will need the weekly read-aloud books. A convenient package is available here.