Grammar Zoo Books

Description

Grammar for kindergarteners? Seriously? Ok, these books are a HOOT! In the first place, they are big board books. Really big at 8" x 8.5" with punchy, vibrant graphics. In the Comparrotives book, you see all these parrots! Get it? So clever. Open up a page and on the left you see a messy parrot and on the right, a messier parrot. Or an angry and an angrier parrot, or a close and a closer parrot. It is just hilarious, and kids will love it! A couple pages have a texture to interact with. They are conversationally learning adjectives, aka grammar. Rhyming is such a good pre-reading skill to practice. In the Rhymoceros book, you see the bold, bright images as well; only now we see rhymes such as shade/lemonade, chilly/frilly, grumpy/bumpy, etc. all starring the same big blue rhino. Again, with a couple of textured pages. The volumes are a little pricey, but they feel almost like an art book to me, with really nice quality and graphics. They provide a unique and clever way to introduce some simple grammar to the littlest future readers! ~Sara

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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.