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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.
Foster reading
confidence with Hot Dots Let’s Learn Reading Kindergarten from Learning
Resources & Educational Insights. This 50-page interactive workbook
includes 37 pages of independent practice followed by 13 “Show What You Know”
pages. Reading skills start with letter recognition and matching pictures to
words, and build up to phonics skills such as beginning sounds, ending sounds,
& missing letters. Also practices: missing vowels, unscrambling words, identifying
missing words in a sentence, identifying correct punctuation and
capitalization, etc. Using the Hot Dots pen allows for immediate positive
feedback or gentle redirection. Includes a page of reward stickers. Perfect for
independent learning at the student’s own pace or for small group learning at
home or in the classroom. Hot Dots pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
Softcover, spiral binding. ~Andrea
Publisher's Description of Hot Dots Let's Learn Reading Kindergarten
Build reading confidence with 50 pages of reading activities
covering a variety of reading skills beginning with letter recognition and
phonics and moving through sight words, punctuation, and more. Use the
included, interactive Hot Dots pen to receive positive feedback or gentle
redirection--lights and sounds indicate right and wrong answers, enabling kids
to learn and practice critical learning skills independently, at their own
pace, at home, in the classroom, or on the go!
Help your early learners gain confidence as they practice
their reading skills independently with Hot Dots Let’s Learn Reading
sets from Learning Resources! Spiral-bound books contain an abundance of
straightforward activities, which are completed using the interactive Hot Dots
pen. Kids will use the pen to tap what they believe is the right answer, and
the pen will immediately light up green if they’re correct and red if they are
not. Accompanying sounds make it even more fun! At the PreK level, activities
include letter recognition, phonics, and colors; Kindergarten continues with
phonics, sight words and punctuation; and 1st grade provides
practice in reading comprehension, vowel sounds, and more.
