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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.
Build fine motor skills with Spike! Children will be enthralled inserting and removing the colorful quills from the hedgehog's backside. Strengthen hand and finger muscles, build eye and hand coordination, learn colors and numbers and more, with this entertaining hedgehog! Hedgehog measures approximately 6 across and 4 tall. Quills measure approximately 4 long. Remove back for storage. Includes 12 quills (3 each of 4 colors) and a brief activity guide. ~ Deanne
Publisher's Description of Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
Our hedgehog lost his quills, and only your little ones can help him get them back! New from Learning Resources, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog helps kids build up hand muscles and fine motor skills as they replace the chunky, peg-shaped quills within the holes that dot the smiling hedgehogs back. The learning doesnt end there--Spike's colorful quills also lend themselves well to lessons in counting, sorting, and color identification skills. Kids can arrange the quills by warm or cool colors, work on sequences and patterns by alternating colors, or count up the quills with the help of numbers printed on the hedgehogs back. Once playtime is over, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog is a snap to clean up--each piece is made of plastic that can be easily wiped clean, and the quills stow snugly inside the hedgehogs body, which adds simplicity to storage too.
Kids build their fine motor skills as they restore the chunky, peg-shaped quills to the back of this friendly hedgehog
The hedgehogs colorful quills also help kids build color recognition, sorting, and counting skills
Easy-to-grasp quills are just the right size for little hands to hold
When playtimes over, quills store within hedgehog for easy cleanup and storage
Spike is a friendly hedgehog who helps your toddler
learn essential skills! Kids learn colors and numbers, strengthen hand and
finger muscles, and work on hand-eye coordination with these engaging activity
sets. Sets include bathtime fun with different shaped shells, counting
activities with Spike and his removable quills, Counting & Colors book set,
and a First Words book set. Removable pieces with some of the sets conveniently
store inside the shell of the hedgehog. Have fun learning while playing
with your new friend, Spike!