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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 Ultimate Homeschool Planner with Yellow Cover
Plan your year, identify goals, set priorities, and ask God to supply the growth.Count your blessings while charting your family's progress with this 52-week planner designed to help you document God's faithfulness and activity during your homeschool journey.
The Ultimate Homeschool Planner for Moms includes:
Sturdy construction with convenient pockets and coated covers
Six years of calendars for long-term planning
One-Year Planning Grid for the year ahead
Student Goal Setter pages to identify academic and character goals for each child
Family Priorities page to help you keep life in perspective
Resource List pages to track resources for up to six children
Two-page planning grid for each month
Special Notes for scheduling exceptions that break your routine
Wide margins to record prayers and answers to prayers
Scriptures for meditating on God's faithfulness
Exclusive Lord's Day feature for making God's Word a central part of your plan
Maximum flexibility to organize for up to six children by day or subject
Memorable Moments and Evidences of Grace pages for recounting God's activity in your life and home school
Pages to record grades for up to six children and six subjects
Reading List pages for up to six children
Field Trip and Outside Activities log
High School Planning Grid with a sample plan
Year-End Review pages for reflection and next year's planning
