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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.
Teaching children requires a teacher to be quick and clever,
and Andi’s mother is both! When Mother becomes the school’s substitute teacher
for a spell, Andi is mortified but quickly realizes that Mother is the perfect
sort for a teacher. A case of mistaken identity leads to a kidnapping and Andi
learning that she is braver than she thinks and that even in the most trying of
situations, God is always with us. The book starts off with a short list of 15
new vocabulary words relevant to the story. Chapters are short and include
occasional sketched illustrations. Download the free pdf of Lesson
Plans to add discussion questions and activities to your reading. An activity
lapbook is sold separately by the publisher to add even more engagement. 106
pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
The Circle C Stepping Stones Series engages young readers as
they grow alongside Andi. Andi is now nine years old. She is growing in
responsibility as she cares for her palomino horse, Taffy. Together they have
adventures across the Wild West of the late 1800’s along with their new
friends. Even though Andi is a grown-up nine-year-old, she still struggles to
heed instruction (especially when that instruction comes from big brother). This
is a great stand-alone series that is ‘just right’ for those readers who are
not quite ready for middle school chapter books. Each book in the series is
approximately 12 chapters and ~100 pages long. This book series emphasizes good
Christian morals, so parents can feel good about handing each one to their
young readers. Each book has a free pdf Lesson Plan download with discussion
questions and activities. Free coloring pages can be downloaded. For additional
engagement with the text, check out the publisher website www.CircleCAdventures.com for
lapbook activity books to go along with each book in this series. ~Rebecca
