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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.
Copywork is a thoughtful way to work on penmanship, study
and learn the days of the week, and instill good morals through scripture and
Aesop Fables. Providing so much more than just penmanship skills, you can work
through 7 different skills with every verse: Bible Story time; Language Lesson
through vocabulary and context; Memorization skills; Copying, Proofreading,
Illustration, and Accumulated Review. The review section helps show retention
of material. This program only needs one book as copywork needs very little
instruction. Simple teacher and student guidance are provided at the beginning.
There is also a brief review of letter structure. Students should have prior
knowledge of handwriting fundamentals as this resource is not instructional.
Students work directly out of this workbook. There are extra dotted-midline
practice pages provided. 64pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Simply Classical Copybook Manuscript: Book Two
Ages 5-8 (chronological age or skill level)
Copybook is a time-honored activity in which students copy Scripture, maxims, poetry, and other literature selections. Through theSimply Classical Copybook series, students strengthen penmanship, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and memory. Students learn habits of accuracy, neatness, and patience. Even more, they receive truth and comfort from Holy Scripture.Shorter selections help accommodate for writing difficulties while providing the full benefits of copybook exercises for all beginning writers.
Book 2 starts with a review of letters as you trace and copy the upper and lower case alphabet. There are 11 Bible verses (John 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Matthew 14:27, Luke 18:13, etc), the days and months, 3 phrases from Aesop fables, followed by blank practice pages with lines (reproducible.) There is still a place to draw a picture for each phrase. 64pp manuscript, 56pp cursive. ~Sara
