Christian Liberty Preschool lays the foundation for the Adventures
in Phonics program.
The Teacher Guide contains 30 lessons that correspond
closely to the pages of the activity book and offers the theme, craft ideas,
activities, Bible story, memory verse, and special snacks. Following the
lessons are page-by-page instructions for the activity book pages. The
appendices at the back of the book include alphabet charts and cards, number
line, and forms.
The 303-page Activity Book includes practice for an
introduction to the alphabet, numbers 0-10 in sequence, colors, shapes, size,
matching, opposites, patterns, and other basic skills. Students do about 2
pages per day, 10 pages total per weekly lesson.
A reproducible Drill Book with exercises for extra
practice in basic handwriting skills, forming letters, writing numbers and
working on color and shapes is also available, as well as five colorful
readers. Each Reader focuses on a different short vowel with the short
vowel words printed in red.
My ABC Bible Verses is mentioned in the teacher
guide, but isn’t required to do the program because each lesson suggestion
includes Scripture and a Bible story. Trottino’s Tale is also mentioned
and can be used as a read-aloud any time during the school year.
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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.
