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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.
Ready, aim, POP! Squeeze the Popper to shoot a soft foam ball up to 20 feet!
The Hog Wild® Popper is a squeezable soft foam shooter. This is one cool toy! It also makes an excellent learning tool to help develop fine motor skills, like hand grip strength and hand-eye coordination. The adorable Popper helps to promote basic concepts like distance and spatial awareness as well as imaginative play.
Each Popper comes with 6 foam balls, making it a safe toy for indoor play or outdoors. To use, place a foam ball into the Popper's mouth, squeeze the Popper's belly, and... POP! goes the ball. The harder you squeeze, the faster and farther it shoots!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Includes 1 Popper character and 6 foam balls (refills sold separately)
Squeeze to shoot! The harder you squeeze, the farther it shoots — up to 20 feet!
Hog Wild® Poppers can be used for both indoor and outdoor play! Foam balls are soft and safe.
Promotes interactive and imaginative play; strengthens fine motor skills, such as grip and hand-eye coordination.
Teaches basic concepts like distance and spatial awareness in an exciting way.
Collect them all! Balls work with all Hog Wild® Popper characters!
Super cute, super fun! These squeezable shooters are sure to be a BIG hit with kids of all ages! Each durable silicone shooter animal (approx. 6.5” tall) comes with 6 soft foam balls themed for that shooter. Range is up to 20 feet; the harder you squeeze, the further the ball flies! And no, the balls don’t hurt—we tested them repeatedly at each other. Safe for indoor and outdoor play. ~ Emily
