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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.
The seven books in the Jolly Phonics Finger Phonics series correspond to the Jolly Phonics letter order. These are beefy board books with delightful, colorful illustrations. Each has print letter cut-outs that allow for finger-tracing - a satisfying tactile experience. A dot shows the origin point and arrows direct the flow - preparing your child for writing.
Letter/sound introduction is a bit unusual in Jolly Phonics and is in this order.
#1 - s, a, t, i, p, n
#2 - c/k, e, h, r, m, d
#3 - g, o, u, l, f, b
#4 - ai, j, oa, ie, ee, or
#5 - z, w, ng, v, oo (two sounds)
#6 - y, x, ch, sh, th (two sounds)
#7 - qu, ou, oi, ue, er, ar
Publisher's Description of Finger Phonics Set of Books 1-7 w/ Print Ltrs
Finger Phonics Books 1-7 (in print letters) is the complete set of 7 books covering all the 42 letter sounds. Each of these 14-page board books deal with one group of letter sounds. A fun action is given for every letter sound. Cut-out letters on each page show children's fingers the correct formation for every letter. Also included at the end of each book are a number of activities that children can complete to reinforce their letter sound skills.
In Jolly Phonics K4, children use multisensory
methods such as catchy songs, delightful stories, and fun actions to learn the
42 letter sounds, then move from single sounds to blended letter sounds. Sounds
are taught first (before letter names) and in a specific order that allows
children to start reading as soon as possible. Resources used at this level
include revised Finger Phonics Readers (with new illustrations and information
panels for parents), Phonics Workbooks, Decodable Readers, Flashcards, Phonics
Cards, and Handwriting Books. These resources provide a gradual way to build a
great foundation for learning to read and learning proper letter formation. You
can use the materials for this age as a precursor to Jolly Phonics K5 or
another phonics program. Because of the spiral nature of Jolly Learning
products, children do not need to complete the K4 program before moving to
Jolly Phonics or Jolly Literacy. There is no teacher’s book at this level; although,
guidance is provided within the workbooks and readers.
