Goat Family (Calico Critters)

SKU
010097
Grade PK-5
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description

Includes toy critters named Father Billy, Mother Nancy, Sister Mandy, and Sister Jenny. The set also features outfits for each character, a basket of flowers, and message bags for Billy and Jenney.

Publisher's Description of Goat Family (Calico Critters)
Mother, Nancy is good at quilting and can make anything from clothes and small items to big items such as curtains. She works as a pharmacist and knows all about herbs and healthy eating. Father, Billy has moved to the Calico Village to take up the job of mail carrier. He makes sure everyone’s mail is always delivered on time because he knows how much all the villagers look forward to their letters and parcels. Sister, Mandy loves writing letters. She sends hand-made birthday cards to family and school friends every year. Everyone looks forward to receiving her letters because they are always filled with kind words. Baby Sister, Jenny loves to sing while swinging on the swings. She likes it when her mother pushes her. When she plays on the swings at the nursery, she gets a little upset when she has to let someone else take a turn.
  • Meet the Goat Family, a 4 member family of ivory flocked goat with pointed ears. Includes mother Nancy, father Billy, sister Mandy and baby sister Jenny
  • Calico Critters families, twins and triplets include flocked figures that are soft to the touch and perfectly miniature for little hands
  • All come with removable detailed clothing, and are poseable with jointed arms and legs, and heads that rotate
  • Adult figures Nancy and Billy measure approximately 3 inches tall, sister Mandy measures 2.25 inches tall and baby sister Jenny measures approximately 1.75 inches tall.
Category Description for Calico Critters

Meet the Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners! These adorable, posable animal figures stand about 3" tall (adults) or 2" tall (kids), have fuzzy "animal" skin, and are dressed in detailed fabric "people" clothes. Each family set includes four critters (mother, father, girl, and boy), and each twin set includes a baby girl and baby boy. The bottom of the family and twin packages lists each animal's name and provides a short biography. For added play fun, several realistically detailed accessory sets are available (see details below). ~ Lisa

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Product Format:Other
Brand:Calico Critters
Grades:PK-5
EAN/UPC:020373219694
Length in Inches:7.9375
Width in Inches:6.6875
Height in Inches:2.125
Weight in Pounds:0.3
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