Total Language Plus Discovery Guidesfor
kindergarten to second grade are engaging seasonal studies that introduce young
learners to fiction and non-fiction, build language skills and vocabulary, and provide
practice in listening comprehension. They make learning fun for both the
parent/teacher and the students!
Phonics is not part of the instruction. Rather, these
guides offer an opportunity to engage with your child and build a love of
reading! The K-2 guides are new from the publishers of the TLP Discovery
Guides, making the Total Language Plus program a great fit for
students from K to 12.
Literature-based units take approximately a month to
complete. The pacing will vary according to your family’s needs. You might do 4
days in a row, 2-3 days a week, or a daily lesson. This provides parents with guided
flexibility. You will interact with your child the entire lesson, but the
prep work is done for you. This combination of low prep/high interaction
is an enjoyable lesson format for many parents!
Components essential to the program include a Discovery
Guide for the parent/teacher, a consumable Student Book, and the literature
books used in each unit (a mix of fiction and non-fiction). A Christian
worldview is presented and Bible verses from the New International Reader’s
Version Bible, a simplified version of the NIV, are referenced.
We currently offer Hearts of Thanks
and Seasons, Squash
and Scarecrows. Wintry Treasury will be next, with other titles
to come. More details on each Guide can be found in those specific
descriptions.
More details:
Begins with an overview of what to
expect
Planning Grids show daily lessons
and materials (in Discovery Guide for parents)
Parents will be reading aloud to
students
Helps grow vocabulary
Includes Bible connections
Encourages writing practice (but does
not teach handwriting)
Copywork is used to introduce
topics such as high frequency words and nouns
Extension activities include
hands-on games, singing with motions, and art and field trip ideas
Teaches parents to give specific
praise over general praise
Students complete activities in
their own consumable workbook (not reproducible)
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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.
