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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.
Narration
Notebook – Terra Cotta
from Harvest House Publishers is a beautiful top-bound spiral notebook.
Designed for a Charlotte Mason–inspired homeschool for written narrations and
illustrations but could be utilized in many different formats. Each sheet of
crisp white paper provides the writer with several lines to write, plus blank
space at the top for sketches, drawings, and more. Thick, durable pages are
double-sided for optimal usage. The top-binding means this notebook lies flat
effortlessly and is easy for both right- and left-handed students to use. Terra
Cotta features an elegant red-brown cover. Measures approximately 8.5” x
5.5”. 102 pages.
Publisher's Description of Narration Notebook - Terra Cotta
Narration is simply telling back in your own words what you’ve just
read or heard. It’s a simple but powerful way for children to process
ideas, build comprehension, and learn to express their thoughts clearly.
In a Charlotte Mason–inspired homeschool, narration often begins orally
and gradually moves into written work as children are ready.
Our Narration Notebooks are designed to support that transition.
Perfect for written narrations and illustrations, these notebooks
give children a dedicated place to record what they’re learning from
history readings, literature, read-alouds, and more. Some days that
might be a single sentence, other days a full page with drawings.