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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 ABCs & 123s Magnet Set
An attractive set of letters, numbers, writing, and pattern magnets!
This ultimate set includes 200 magnets with 2 of each upper-case
letters and math symbols, 3 of each lower-case letter and number, and 30
shape magnets for pattern making. There are also 20 activity cards with
90 different activities in spelling, math, patterns, and writing- a dry
erase marker included! Explore first words, count & sort, solve
tangrams, and even write on the magnetic double-sided dry erase board.
It’s called the ultimate set for a reason!
Ages 3+
Ultimate set including 200 magnets and 20 activity cards with 90 different activities.
Letter magnets including 2 uppercase and 3 lowercase of each for exploring spelling and first words.
Number magnets including 3 of each number and 2 of each math symbol for basic math activities, counting, and sorting.
Double-sided magnetic dry erase board and dry erase marker included to practice writing with magnetic activities.
60 magnetic shape challenges to recreate or make your own pictures with the shape magnets.
Storage case lets you sort and store all of the magnets, cards, and dry erase board easily.
Activity cards nurture independent play and learning.
