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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.
Sight
Words and High Frequency Words from The Fidget Game practices kindergarten, 1st
grade and 2nd grade words in a tactile, colorful game kids love to
play! Choose a card, read the word, if you are correct – roll the die and pop
your popper that many times. The first player to fill their popper yells
UNICORN! There are 5 decks (color-coded by level, 44-56 cards each), 1
each for level from pre-K to grade 3 and the words are from the Dolch sight
words list. A QR code on the pamphlet takes you to free worksheets.
The set includes the cards, 4 rainbow silicone poppers (6x6), and a lovely
transparent purple die. For 2-4 players. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Fidget Game: Sight Word Edition
MAKES LEARNING FUN AND EXCITING When learning is fun, kids spend
hours playing educational games instead of mindlessly staring at
electronic devices.
READERS ARE LEADERS! It’s
well-known by teachers that the best readers become leaders in the
classroom because reading builds confidence. Help your child become a
future leader today!
BACKED BY RESEARCH! The Fidget game follows the Science
of Reading (SoR). Our game uses the Heart Word Method and teaches
children how to read decodable words (words that can be sounded out) and
non-decodable words (heart words- the words they need to know by
heart).
BENEFICIAL TO CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA Learning to decode sight words is helpful to children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
GREAT FOR ALL YOUNG READERS The
Fidget game consists of 220 sight words broken down into grade levels
from Pre-K to Grade 3, following the US common core standards. What’s included in the kit:
5 packets of sight words broken down per grade level (total of 220 words).
Fidget
Games is a
series of tactile reading games for children about ages 3 to 10 years. Skills
include decoding, blending letters, CVC words, sight words, and reading
fluency. The surprise is the tactile element. Squishy toys and silicone poppers
make the games fun to play! Fun themes make learning a pleasure. Each game is
very easy to understand and play, yet different every time with the various
combinations of cards, colors and poppers! A QR code on the insert
takes you to free worksheets online.