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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.
Build
language skills with your early reader with My Beginning Readers Set –
Level D from Peter Pauper Press. Expanding on the previous levels,
these 25 readers include longer and more complex sentences, three-syllable
words, and contractions. Written by learning specialist Ruth Wolff, MS.Ed.,
PhD, these stories are a great option for your advancing reader. Each book has
8 pages, measures 6” square, and contains plenty of sight words and full-color
pictures. The carrying case measures 6.25” x 6.25” x 1.4”. A note to parents is
included.
Publisher's Description of My Beginning Readers Set - Level D
Here are 25 additional books to encourage your beginning reader!
Level D expands upon Levels A, B, and C, and builds language skills with longer, varying sentences, tenses, and dialogue.
Ideal for new readers who are able to sound out some words.
Each story contains sight words to help children read independently.
Fun full-color pictures keep readers engaged.
Boxed set of 25 softcover books.
Each book has 8 pages and measures 6'' square.
Durable carrying case keeps books safe.
Case measures 6.25'' wide x 6.25'' high x 1.4'' deep.
A Note to Parents is included.
Author Ruth Wolff, M.Ed., Ph.D., is a learning specialist with extensive experience teaching reading. Artist Simon Abbott has been illustrating children's books for many years.
Your child
is sure to relate to each character’s experiences and escapades from everyday
life in these beginning readers! The individual books follow a logical sequence
of developing skills. All the colorful books are 8 pages long, have a sturdy
softcover, resist wear and tear, and have a carrying case to keep books
together. The ending page gives a list of the words introduced in the reader
and the reading skill introduced. Levels A and B present short and
long vowel sounds as well as vowel teams. Level C advances to two
syllable words with varying sound patterns, simple suffixes, and special
endings. Level D has longer and more complex sentences, three-syllable
words, and introduces contractions. ~Amber