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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.
A box of 20 readers about animals and nature include:
Level A Readers
Do the Hop!
At the Pond
Follow the Butterfly
What is Frozen?
Colorful Leaves
Level B Readers
Baby Animal School
Tall, Tall Sunflowers
Thank You, Trees
Who Eats Plants?
Winter Sleepers
Level C Readers
Listen to the Weather
Squirrel’s Nut Hunt
Who is Hatching?
In the Tree
A Little Ladybug
Level D Readers
How Do Animals Say Hello?
If You Were a Frog
I See Shapes
Is It Spring?
What Can Wind Do?
~ Amber
Publisher's Description of Let's Find Out Readers: Animals and Nature
Get your child excited to read with this colorful collection of 20 titles correlated with guided reading levels A, B, C, and D. Each book features clear photos, very simple text, and nature-related topics kids love including butterflies, frogs, baby animals, sunflowers, eggs, weather, shapes in nature, and so many more. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. A great way to build important background knowledge.
Finding
age-perfect books that introduce science topics and build essential literacy
skills can be a challenge. This box of 20 titled readers does just that and correlates
with guided-reading levels A, B, C, and D. Each reader features simple text,
vibrant photos, and topics kids love. The set also comes with a parent guide,
mini-workbook, and 16 motivation stickers. The mini-workbook provides engaging
draw-and-write prompts related to each of the 20 books – one page for each
book. ~Amber
