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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.
These thick workbooks contain tons of colorful pages of fun,
educational worksheets for young children. Each workbook is a compilation of
several smaller School Zone workbooks, joined into a single volume for your
convenience. The colorful pages can be worked through in order, or kids can
choose an interesting page at random. You can use the workbooks to review
skills from the past year or to prepare for the upcoming school year. In Kindergarten,
students practice with the alphabet, numbers, thinking skills, math, and
reading readiness, and the other three books contain such age-appropriate
topics as spelling, math, phonics, English, science, writing, vocabulary and
language arts.
Publisher's Description of Big Kindergarten Workbook
The "K" in "K-12" starts here!From the alphabet to reading readiness, from numbers 0-20 to transition math and shapes and measurements, this world-class 320-page workbook is designed to give kids all the basics for kindergarten and help set the stage for first grade. Cover to cover it's packed with colorful, creative practice in early math and reading skills. Logic and critical thinking grow, too. Bold, bright colors and illustrations create curiosity and maximize motivation for the excitement and challenge of the "K" curriculum. When all done, little learners can fill in their name on their very own reward certificate! Along the way, tear-out pages make for easy sharing.
Fun Features:
315 activity pages with bold, colorful illustrations
Golden Scholar Club redemption code for free gift
Easy-to-follow directions on every page
5 color-coded sections with Parent Note page lead-in
Skill focus listed at bottom corner of each page
Parent Guide inside front cover, Activities to Share inside back cover