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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.
Whether you're a creative homeschool mom that likes to go the extra mile to bring fun learning experiences to your children, or a preschool or kindergarten teacher looking for multisensory class ideas, you'll want this book. Utilizing the Jolly Phonics letters/sounds groupings, there are four pages of ideas for each sound (usually about 21 different activities/ideas). These include suggested collections of sound association words, tongue twisters, interesting word connections, baking recipes, activities, role play ideas, something to draw, and activities/crafts to do. There is even a list of book reading suggestions (yep, you guessed it – they each have a link to the sound). With so many choices, there is bound to be something that will catch your eye and your child's imagination and make learning more effective.
Publisher's Description of Jolly Phonics Bumper Book of Phonics Fun
The Bumper Book of Phonics Fun is a bumper resource packed full of ideas and activities designed to support the teaching of letter sounds in a fun, multisensory way. Never run out of teaching ideas for your pre-schoolers again with this book by your side. Children can learn their letter sounds whilst investigating and enjoying the world around them.
The Bumper Books of Phonics Fun contains two double-page spreads for each of the 42 letter sounds. Each double-page spread has a plethora of activity ideas – including books to read, things to make, songs to listen to and recipes for cake – as well as word lists and all of the lyrics to the Jolly Songs, alongside their actions.
Jolly Phonics for ages 3 and up uses memorable
characters, engaging stories, and catchy songs paired with fun actions to
introduce the 42 letter sounds. The colorful books, songs, and physical actions
help children engage in all learning paths. Sounds are taught first (before
letter names) and in a specific order that allows children to start reading as
soon as possible. You can use this program as a precursor to the Jolly Phonics
K4 or K5 program or another phonics program. Children ages 3 and up will
utilize the Bumper Book, Jolly Stories Board Book Activity Books, DVD, Letter
Sound Poster, and Songs Book & CD. There is no teacher’s book at this level.
These multisensory materials provide a fun way to give children a jumpstart to
reading!
