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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.
This guide can be used by families who have older children working in the main level of Paths of Exploration and is specifically designed to include children ages 4-7 in daily instruction. These younger children can then take ownership in their learning while enabling families with children spanning kindergarten through middle school to use the program cohesively. During the older students' reading and review time, there are lessons set up in the junior guide giving you opportunity to complete phonics and reading with the younger children using Learning Language Arts Through Literature or another phonics program. There are also activities such as letter and sound memory cards, learning sign language, poetry, and letter formation for preschool age children designed to give your little ones' pre-reading skills. Divided into six units, this guide will take you through the entire school year. This manual is not a stand-alone curriculum; rather use it alongside the main level of Paths of Exploration. The required student notebook pages are sold separately. Complete instructions on how to use the manual are included. ~ Gina
Publisher's Description of Paths of Exploration Jr. Extension (6 units)
This carefully constructed Junior Extension (K-2) is designed to coordinate with your main Paths of Exploration manual and provide you with a flexible and stress-free way to give your younger student a sense of ownership andinclusion in your family learning experience.Your student will learn about the early explorers and settlers of our nation, while being challenged by interactionwith older students, and gaining a strong foundation of developmentally appropriate skills.
Incorporate younger students across multiple subject areas with quality literature, meaningful discussion, thoughtful notebooking and hands-on learning. Unify your homeschool day and encourage a lifelong love of learning with Paths of Exploration Junior.
This program has been revised and is now formatted into six perfectbound units. Student notebook pages are now a separate purchase by grade level. Please see the "Resources" category to the left to find required resources needed for the course.
