Ted Jacobs' Poetry Cds

Description

I admit that I expected these CDs to all sound like lullabies, and while some songs are soft and soothing, others are lively and fun! They really have a lovely combination of acoustic music. You will hear all sorts of instruments: guitars, violins, penny whistle, accordion, piano, dulcimer, mandolin, bass, uillean pipes, and more. The vocals are a mix of men and women's voices. Some songs have a very folksy sound, while others have a Scottish lilt. The lyrics all come from classic poetry. A Child's Garden of Songs (16 poems, about 37 minutes) and Back to the Garden (12 poems, about 29 minutes) are all by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Days Gone By CD (11 poems, about 37 minutes) includes poems by a mix of American poets including James Whitcomb Riley, Edgar Allen Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Emily Dickinson and Eugene Field. Topics include things that would appeal to children, such as summertime, rain, pirates, the moon, a hayloft, a farm, a kingdom, bedtime, adventure, trees and the wind. The poems would be lovely to listen to in the car, during quiet play time, while children are doing art, or just anytime. ~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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.