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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 Melissa & Doug Water Wow Pen Pack
Discover new ways to color with water on any Melissa & Doug Water WOW! color-reveal activity pad or surface! Four chunky water pens – three with standard-sized reservoirs and one extra-large -- and a water sprayer are easy for little hands to hold and have different tips for creating unique fun designs. Two standard tips, a calligraphy tip, and a wide brush are interchangeable with the reservoirs. A specially designed cap fits any of the pens and includes a stretchy tether that easily attaches to any Water WOW! activity pad’s spiral binding (Water WOW! pad not included). Water WOW! arts and crafts are a reusable, mess-free way to color: Activity pages are white when dry, and reveal colors, pictures, and shapes when wet. Let the pages dry to erase, then color with water using the pens or sprayer again and again! Features
Compatible with all Melissa & Doug Water WOW! items, the Melissa & Doug Water WOW! Pen Pack gives kids new ways to color with water – includes a calligraphy tip for precise drawing and writing, 2 standard tips, a wide brush, a sprayer, and take-along cap with tether (Water WOW! pad not included)
The 4 Water WOW! pens include 3 standard water reservoirs and 1 extra-large reservoir (all pen tips are interchangeable with any reservoir); an easy-grip pump sprayer includes an attached cap
Special cap fits all pen tips for mess-free storage; cap also fits on all reservoirs and tethers to any Water WOW! spiral binding to keep pen attached while in use
Water WOW! is a mess-free, reusable, travel-friendly activity – color with water, let pages dry, and color again and again (Water WOW! coloring activities sold separately, NOT included with this product)
Makes a great gift, party favor, and rainy-day activity for toddlers and preschool girls and boys, ages 3 to 6, for hands-on, screen-free play and early learning
