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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.
Publisher's Description of LEGO DUPLO My First Shape Sorter: Puppy (10441)
Give pooch-loving preschoolers two ways to play with the Shape Sorter: Puppy House (10441) toy. This fine motor skills toy for toddlers aged 18 months and up introduces joyful learning about shapes and problem solving as preschoolers use the bricks to build a place for their pups to play, then drop the shapes through the holes in the lid.
This spatial reasoning toy gift for toddlers is packed with fun family learning activities. Parents can point out all the different shapes in the set as toddlers use them to build trees, dog figures and even a house. They can then enjoy creative role play with their cute LEGO® DUPLO® dog toys, rolling a ball for them and feeding them a bone.
When the imaginative play is done, the shape-sorting fun begins. They’ll learn patience and focus as they figure out the right shape to fit each hole. And if they get it wrong, they’ll build perseverance and hand eye coordination as they try again to find the correct hole for their toy shape. Contains 17 pieces.
Shape-learning toy for dog-loving toddlers – Nurture preschoolers’ passion for pups with the Shape Sorter: Puppy House toddler toy, and help them learn about shapes along the way
A fine motor skills toy with double the fun – The colorful brickscome in 4 different shapes, assemble to make a puppy play place or can be taken apart to drop thorough the lid of the doggy bowl
Learning activities for family fun – Parents introduce toddlers to interesting shapes as toddlers build them into dogs, trees and a house to create fun role-play stories for their cute toy pups
Educational toy – This learning toy helps toddlers explore spatial reasoning, patience, perseverance and how to manage emotions as they figure out which is the right shape for the right hole
Gift for toddlers – This LEGO® DUPLO® animal toy makes a great birthday, holiday or special occasion gift for toddlers aged 18 months and up who love dogs and colorful problem-solving toys
Lots of ways to learn through play – Check out other LEGO® DUPLO® sets (sold separately), all of which are rigorously tested for safe play and will feed a little builder’s passions and curiosity
Skill-building imagination toy – LEGO® DUPLO® toddler toys are designed to support a preschool kid’s development milestones by helping them learn through play in a fun and engaging way
Dimensions – This 17-piece set includes a lidded bowl measuring over 8.5 in. (22 cm) in diameter
LEGO® DUPLO® sets are designed with your youngest builders in mind! Large toddler-friendly blocks and figures are perfectly sized for little hands. Each set fosters creativity and imagination while also facilitating developmental learning and fine motor skills through hands-on fun.
