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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.
Pretending to do laundry is WAY more fun than actually doing laundry! Now your littles can "care" for their own clothes (or their dolls clothes) with this fun-sized Melissa & Doug Laundry Basket Play Set. Set contains 11 pieces, including a box of dryer sheets, iron, wooden ironing board, detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, and checklist, all packed in an 11"x 8"x 4.5" laundry basket.
Publisher's Description of Melissa & Doug Laundry Basket Play Set
Kids will have loads of fun playing house with this these realistic laundry accessories! The 14-piece set includes a sturdy take-along basket to hold all the supplies and a reusable activity card to check off chores. Kids three and older will love spraying, measuring, and pressing with a stain remover spray bottle that can be filled with water, detergent and fabric softener bottles with removable lids, a box of three pretend dryer sheets, and a wooden iron and ironing board. Laundry day has never been such fun!
Fuel your child’s imagination with pretend play toys this
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