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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.
You might think of this as a “cheat sheet" booklet for parents/teachers. Right at your fingertips and organized according to the Jolly Phonics seven-group letter/sounds plus the alternative spellings of sounds, this little book gives you lots and lots of examples. There are four categories:
Words for blending, segmenting, and dictation
Words for blending only
Challenging words for blending
Phrases and sentences for reading
To make the resource complete, the six color groupings of Tricky Words are included in the back.
Practice is important at all stages of learning to read but never more so than at the beginning. This resource provides a large selection of words that use only the letter sounds that have been taught. Instructions for a few practice games and activities are also included.
Publisher's Description of Jolly Phonics Word Bank
The Jolly Phonics Word Bank is a comprehensive collection of words for blending and segmenting practice.
This handy guide provides a comprehensive collection of example words for each of the 42 letter sounds which can be used for blending and segmenting (identifying sounds in words) practice with children. It is also suitable for dictation, as well as providing simple phrases and sentences with tricky words for reading practice.
This is a fantastic resource for teachers to use in school or parents to use at home.
Jolly Phonics is typically a one-year comprehensive phonics
program that implements the same strategies as Jolly Phonics for ages 3 and 4 but
teaches more complex concepts, including irregular or “tricky” words,
segmenting, advanced blending, spelling, handwriting, and multi-syllable words.
After completing this program, children can continue with another
phonics/reading program to build on their phonics skills or go right into the
Jolly Literacy program. Components include a Teacher’s Guide, Student Books 1
& 2, Decodable Readers for Levels 1-4, the Phonics Word Book, the Jolly
Dictionary, Blend Wheels, Flashcards, Phonics Cards, and Handwriting Books.
