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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.
Sold in
assorted styles, the PlayTab Tile Pack includes 3 sensory tiles to add to the PlayTab Activity Board (sold separately). There's a set of gears that spin
together, textured buttons that squeak, colorful balls that roll through a
maze, a dial that clicks from one to ten, a color wheel, a latch mirror, and
other fun, age-appropriate activities. Uniquely, they all magnetically snap
onto the board any way you want. Or you can just throw a few in the diaper bag
or even stick them to the refrigerator. Tiles sold in packs of three-assorted
styles. Tiles measure 3” x 3”. BPA free.
A modular sensory toy, PlayTab lets you build a unique experience packed
with fine motor challenges, visual fascination, cause-and-effect
discoveries, and more.
Grab the tablet and then choose from the twelve unique tiles.
There's a set of gears that spin together, textured buttons that squeak,
colorful balls that roll through a maze, a dial that clicks from one to
ten...
They all magnetically snap onto the tablet any way you want. Or, you can
just throw a few in the diaper bag, or even stick them to the fridge!
The classic activity board becomes more versatile and more open-ended with PlayTab.
Taking the
classic PlayTab activity board to the next level, this versatile activity board is
created for endless exploration as you rearrange or swap out the sensory tiles.
Made of high-quality wood, the PlayTab Activity Board holds 6 tiles and is perfectly
sized for little hands. PlayTab Tile Sets provide a variety of sensory
activities to encourage creativity and fine motor skill development. Tile sets
contain three 3"x3" magnetic tiles with a different multisensory activity.
Tiles easily mix and match on the Activity Board to offer a new, unique
discovery experience. PlayTab Go is the travel-friendly version of the Activity Board which includes two sensory tiles, the gears, and the switches in a flexible durable case. PlayTab Tile Packs of 3 tiles are sold assorted.