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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.
Learn about a different time: Visit town with Laura and experience this busy day through her eyes
Inspired directly by the novels: Directly inspired by a chapter from the Little House book series, this story is authentic to the style and tone of the novels
Written in beautiful language: Features descriptive, yet simple, sentences that are both engaging and easy to read, appealing to readers of all ages
Full of delightful illustrations: Garth Williams–style illustrations bring the text to life in rich detail and color
This cheerful tale drops you right in the world of Laura
Ingalls Wilder and lets you travel alongside her in the big wagon as she and
her family head to town. It is Laura’s first time to town, and she is so
excited! With descriptive language contained in simple sentences, this book is
easy to read and engaging, and the illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams,
are full of detail and color. From the busy scene at the store to the calm
picnic by the lake, readers of all ages will be delighted by the simple journey
into town that perfectly captures a moment of life for people living in this
time period. Adapted directly from the Little House book series by Laura
Ingalls Wilder. 32 pgs, softcover.
Publisher's Description of My First Little House Books: Going to Town
With the My First Little House picture book series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books in these illustrated adaptations of the beloved series!
One spring day Pa has a wonderful surprise—he is taking the family on a trip into town! Laura is very excited, for she has never been to a town, and this special visit is everything she imagined and more.
Renee Graef's illustrations are based on Garth Williams' classic artwork.
Designed primarily for early readers, My First Little House books are adaptations of the original Little House series. They feature simpler storylines and events from the books, formatted like a picture book. Each page contains a few lines of text for beginning readers, and the rest of the page is softly and beautifully illustrated based on the style of Garth Williams. These simplified books have done an excellent job staying in line with the original books as much as possible. For young children that "want to read it themselves" and enjoy looking at the pictures, this is a great easy reader alternative or introduction to Little House.