Exploring Handwriting Through... (His Story Handwriting)
Exploring Handwriting Through... (His Story Handwriting)
Description
Fill in the blank with Scripture, Science, or U.S.
Geography. Each book in the Exploring Handwriting Through series begins
with individual letter instruction and practice of upper- and lower-case
letters.
Lessons begin with a page of vocabulary words needed to
understand the text. The vocabulary alone is worth using as a supplement to
your school day. Students are shown a line of text (with a top, bottom, and
midline), and they write their version directly below each word. They have to
mimic the spacing as well as the lettering. Each sentence can take between 2-4
lines, and some of the words in the student lines are dotted for tracing (even
at the cursive level). You can pull words of your choice for a
spelling/vocabulary test at the end of the week, or have the kids incorporate
the content into a writing/journal assignment.
You don’t have to be studying astronomy in science class to
use the astronomy handwriting book – it can be a complementary topic and add
some variety. The publisher recommends 15-20 minutes per day, or 15-30 minutes
3 times a week. All books are spiral bound and printed on both sides of the
page. They are not reproducible. The more expensive books have 396 pp, and the smaller books have 112 pp. 8.5" x 11". ~Sara
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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.
