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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.
Something has come over the Bear family who had always been so loving and kind to one another and enjoyed each other's company. They were starting to get a reputation when Gran went to visit with a special gift. This is a sweet story and reminder of how sometimes ugliness can creep into our lives and bad attitudes can start to abound. The better part is the reminder of Biblical truth, which is quoted on two different pages in the story, that can keep us grounded in how we should treat others. ~Judy
Publisher's Description of Berenstain Bears Love is Kind (Living Lights)
In The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind, good manners have started to wear a little thin in the Bear family's tree house. Grizzly Gran does not approve. But rather than scold and complain, she visits the Bears and brings them a gift---the perfect reminder that being polite and kind are very important.
This classic storybook series was one of my favorites growing up. For those who don't know, The Berenstain Bears are a fun family of bears, Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother Bear (and sometimes baby Honey), who live in a tree house and have all sorts of adventures. The colorful pictures and fairly easy to read text make them perfect for both story time and independent reading for kids. The cool thing about these books is that Brother and Sister Bear (and even sometimes Mama and Papa or other friends) learn some kind of lesson in each story that readers could easily apply to their own life. With the charming stories, cute characters, colorful illustrations, and valuable lessons taught, this series has become a classic for a reason. Books can be enjoyed independently and in any order. About 32 pgs, pb. ~Rachel
The stories of Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear have been favorites of children for years! Readers have followed Brother and Sister Bear to school, have seen them play with friends, and watched them build a tree house (other than the quaint tree that the Bear family calls home!) After growing up reading all the Berenstain Bears books, I'm thrilled to see a new series with a Christian element. Most story books for children don't have much substance in the way of moral teaching, but this new series definitely spans the gap. As an added bonus, the end of each book has a discussion section entitled "Activities and Questions from Brother and Sister Bear." This is a two part section that facilitates discussions and challenges children to do something related to the theme of the respective stories. If you want your cubs to read wholesome books for entertainment, there is by far no better series—and this is from a cub who was raised reading these books. Pb. – John