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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.
Explore multiplication, division, and more with the
interactive Area Model Tray with Base Ten Blocks from Hand2Mind!
Featuring movable x- and y-axes and built-in factor tracks, this hands-on tool
helps children visualize mathematical concepts using base ten blocks. The
write-on/wipe-off surface provides a place where equations can be written out,
and factor tracks can be filled with black units and rods to represent these
equations. Children will then work to solve the equations using the colorful Ones
blocks, Tens rods, and Hundreds flats. This set includes 1 base ten area model tray,
4 hundreds flats, 20 tens rods, and 100 ones units, a dry-erase marker, and an Activity
Guide.
Publisher's Description of Area Model Tray with Base Ten Blocks
Moveable x- and y-axes and built in factor tracks help children explore area models and multiplication strategies. The tray has a write-on/wipe-off surface to use as a workspace. Includes 1 Base Ten Area Model Tray, 1 set of Base Ten Blocks including 20 rods, 4 flats, and 100 units, 1 dry-erase marker, and an activity guide.
What’s Included:
1 Base Ten Area Model Tray
1 Set of Base Ten Blocks (20 Rods, 4 Flats, and 100 Units)
Even if you’ve managed to get into a nice schedule after the holidays, the winter months can seem to drag on, and sometimes winter doldrums set in. Kids are longing to go outside but the weather doesn’t allow it. Why not overcome those winter blues by incorporating games into your homeschool routine? Games offer opportunities for hands-on learning, stimulate creativity, and foster critical thinking skills. Here are a few new games we’ve recently added to supplement the four core subjects that might make your homeschool lessons more engaging and memorable.
