Filled with wholesome, inspiring stories that the whole family will enjoy, this reader was recently updated with full-color artwork. Stories like "Sleep-Out Below Zero," "To Prove a Proverb," "I Will Not Do It" and "In Spite of War" convey solid Biblical messages as they teach children to read. Open Windows can be used as age-appropriate reading materials or part of a comprehensive reading program.
Christian Light Open Windows Reader (2nd Edition)
SKU
016228
ISBN
9780878139484
Grade 5
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Visual
No other materials needed
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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
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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.
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Other methodologies
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Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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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)
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Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Publisher's Description of Christian Light Open Windows Reader (2nd Edition)
Category Description for Christian Light Reading - Grades 1-8 (Sunrise 2nd Edition)
Christian Light Reading Sunrise 2nd Edition is a gentle, Christian-based reading program for Grades 1–8 that combines solid phonics instruction with meaningful literature and character-building content.
The Sunrise 2nd Edition features improved full-color layouts, better organization, and enhanced teaching support compared to the previous edition while keeping the same wholesome stories and strong skill development that families have trusted for years.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Gentle, steady pace ideal for developing confident readers
- Strong phonics foundation in early grades transitioning to comprehension and literary skills
- Wholesome, character-building stories with a clear Christian perspective
- Built-in vocabulary, thinking skills, and literary elements
- Full-color, appealing pages with color-shaded instructional boxes
- Flexible use, working well for both independent learners and teacher-guided instruction
Program Components:
- Student LightUnits: Consumable worktexts (5 or 10 per grade) containing reading lessons, activities, and assessments
- Readers: Engaging hardcover readers with wholesome stories
- Teacher Guides: Wraparound format with detailed lesson plans, objectives, discussion questions, reduced student pages with answers, and teaching tips
- Answer Keys & Quiz/Test Keys: Available separately starting in Grade 4 (not needed if using the full Teacher Guide)
The Sunrise 2nd Edition of Christian Light Reading stands out for its gentle approach, strong Christian values, and improved usability. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a dependable, low-pressure reading program that nurtures both reading skills and godly character.
Browse all Christian Light Reading Sunrise 2nd Edition levels, sets, and individual components below!
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 5 |
| Brand: | Christian Light |
| ISBN: | 9780878139484 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
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