Before & More Before Five in A Row: Preschool and Kindergarten
Before & More Before Five in A Row: Preschool and Kindergarten
Description
The Before Five in a Row and More Before Five in a
Row curriculum guides use classic charming stories that are just right for
preschoolers and kindergarteners to enjoy. The focus of these programs is to
provide a happy introduction to books while establishing a foundation for
academic readiness.
After a story is read and discussed, the guides provide lots
of varied activities in different subject areas, including Bible, that
correlate to each story. For example, after reading Caps For Sale, some
tasks include learning about good posture, new vocabulary words like “bunch”
and “cap”, the concept of counting, how to handle frustration, and noticing the
detailed illustrations in the story. Lessons are not intended to be completed
five days per week. Rather, they can be anywhere from once a week to several
times per week.
Before Five in a Row for ages 2-4 has two parts – one
with stories and activities and another with creative ideas for learning
readiness, tasks to improve coordination, and more.
More Before Five in a Row for ages 3-5 is a guide
filled with appealing, connection-building exercises after you read each story
while also providing tips to promote early literacy skills. This guide also has
a short Bible lesson for you and your child that correlates with each story.
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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.
