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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.
Publisher's Description of All-Purpose Journal Grades 2-3 (Y776)
Students in Grades 2 to 3 can practice penmanship, writing, drawing, and more inside this multipurpose My (Blank) Journal. Decide on a theme (or use for free-form), and get to work on the 72 pages inside, each split with a top blank box section that can used for illustrations or a graphic organizer, and writing lines underneath that have the right spacing for beginning writers. The inside front and back covers provide blank lines where students add spelling/vocabulary words, creating personalized word lists they can refer to quickly and easily when writing. Product Features
Writing/drawing journal will help Grade 2 to 3 students express their ideas and creativity in an organized manner while mastering handwriting, spelling, and narrative or informational writing
Blank boxed space at top half of sheet and wide ruled lines at bottom half provide unique way to combine visual and hand-on writing exercises for greater consolidation
Blank box can also be used by teachers to add directions for a writing assignment or to add commentary
The inside front and back covers provide blank lines where students can add spelling/vocabulary words and create personalized word lists that they can refer to quickly and easily when writing
