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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.
Calvert curriculum is a mastery-based learning program dedicated to providing children with the best education possible. Teacher directed activities and systematic review with workbook exercises help students achieve mastery. The program is easily adapted to a variety of daily schedules.
This set features:
Phonics Student Workbook has fun lessons to prepare your child for reading success!
Phonics Resource Book with full-color practice to reinforce important reading concepts!
Phonics Teacher’s Guide contains lesson plans, teaching tips, and details regarding how it is aligned to recognized standards under the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Calvert Preschool Phonics has 180 lessons that cover letter recognition, pencil grip, writing names and addresses, following directions, blending, using descriptive words to describe things, identifying phonemes, learning and writing the alphabet, and more. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Calvert Phonics PreK Complete Set
Prepare your child for reading success with Calvert’s colorful Preschool Phonics curriculum. Hands-on activities and engaging lessons are easy to teach and fun to learn, making this phonics course a favorite of both kids and parents. This flexible program easily can be adapted to a variety of daily schedules and program objectives.
This phonics set features a student book with over 190 pages of colorful, hands-on lessons, as well as a teacher’s guide with over 340 pages of lesson plans and tips to enrich your child’s learning. A resource book also is included with over 90 pages of full-color practice to reinforce important reading concepts.
Programs in this section go beyond teaching children how to read, incorporating phonetic readers, spelling and writing as well. Arranged roughly by grade/age.