Get To Know Series

Description

This series accomplishes some key aims that excite me: making Biblical and biographical information accessible, engaging, and stimulating to children. Don't let the front covers fool you! The interior is chock full of maps (4 per book), Scripture references, full-color illustrations, and archeological photographs, making these great Bible reference tools for your elementary children. Learn about the life and times of each individual through such resources as a biographical timeline, a discussion of the Biblical account of the person's life, and special inset sections: Bible Hero, Eyewitness Account, Did you Know?; and Word Bank.

There is a tendency to discuss the lives of Biblical individuals in a vacuum or even as though they are stories rather than actual accounts. I love that this series brings them to "real life" and reveals what their lives were like. In the book Mary (the mother of Jesus), although we have no surviving "proof" of her existence beyond the Bible, we learn so much about her daily life and customs. Information is provided to help readers more deeply understand the Biblical account of her life. But since there are references to extra-biblical sources and photographs of archeological proof that confirm Biblical accounts, I think these books will encourage budding apologists in your family! By the prolific author of such works as WriteShop Jr., Nancy I Sanders. 5 ¼" x 7 ½", approx. 120 pp, sc. ~ Ruth

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.