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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.
This boxed set of 25 mini-books covers a variety of
science-based topics for your child to read about. With only 8 pages total each,
these small, cardstock-covered books are very thin, easy to hold, and less
overwhelming to a young reader. Each
page has only 3-4 sentences and full-color photographs with labels or speech
bubbles.
Each booklet reviews a specific phoneme, including
r-controlled syllables, prefixes, suffixes, and vowel diagraphs. Inside the
back cover, there are short phonics facts along with a list of the words that
the student will encounter in the mini-book. The last few booklets in the
collection also feature 3-syllable words. Several booklets review all skills. Also
included is “My Little Workbook” with review questions and places to write
answers (note: the book and lines are quite little and some students may struggle
to write in the allotted space). These are the perfect little books for early
readers with a thirst for knowledge and a love for collections!
Publisher's Description of Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 4 Box Set
Reinforce must-know phonics concepts with this cutting-edge series of nonfiction books! Each title features simple decodable text paired with clear, colorful photos to maximize learning and fun. From birds to birthdays, fast cars to big sharks, all of kids" favorite topics are here. A super way to motivate every child to become a confident, phonics-wise reader!
Decodable
readers on the go! Each of the sets include 25 readers, 8 pages each, that
reinforce key reading skills. Systematic practice helps kids become strong
readers. The nonfiction stories are highly decodable and engaging with exciting
real-world topics kids will enjoy. In addition, there is a My Little
Workbook with an activity page that coincides with each reader to reinforce
learning. The storage box holds all the readers and comes with a handle.
