With the stated objective of preparing students to be
successful in Christian Light Education’s 1st grade reading and math programs,
the goal in the LittleLight books is to introduce concepts rather than to
expect mastery. Christian Light is academically strong and visually simple. The
pages are clean, black and white. Illustrations are simple, reflective of the
Mennonite lifestyle of the publishers. Instructions are printed at the bottom
of each Workbook or Activity Book page. Answers, along with
additional teaching instructions and extra activities, are provided in the Teacher
Guides.
Kindergarten
Iconsists of five workbooks and a Teacher Guide. It introduces listening
skills, matching, identifying eight primary colors, coloring, tracing,
cutting, pasting, counting, a few letter sounds, motor skills activities, Bible
memory and singing, story time, and poems. Kindergarten I is designed for
4-5 year olds as a stand alone preschool series or the beginning of the kindergarten year.
Kindergarten
IImaterials consist of five workbooks and five activity books. This
combination of workbooks and activity books introduces the concepts of
matching, dot-to-dot, color names, letter sounds, letter writing, recognizing
and writing numbers 1-100, patterns, sequencing, and more. Kindergarten II is designed for 5-6 year olds.
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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.
