These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
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.
Publisher's Description of Sketch Book 9" x 12" (Unruled)
The 60 lb white drawing paper used in the sketch book is perfect for sketches or drawings. It is adaptive for most media, including ink, marker, gel pens and highlighters. The sheets are 9″ x 12″ and topbound with spiral wire that features coil-locked, snag-proof wire ends. There are 30 sheets in each book. The printed cover features a Rembrandt graphic, and the back is made from heavy-duty chipboard. Proudly made in USA!
These are for the serious artist who wants a sketch book that will last! The 6" x 9" sketch book has 75 sheets of 70#, acid-free, white paper and a black cover. The larger 9" x 12" sketch book has 60 sheets of 70#, acid-free, white paper and a blue cover. Each sketch book is spiral bound and has a hard plastic cover on the front and back. This will help keep your sketches safe, and the pages won't fall out accidentally as they sometimes do in bound pads. Great for travel and sketching on the go. Whether you're using markers, crayons, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, or soft pencils, these sketch books will protect and keep your artistic masterpieces for years to come. - elise