Pink White & Black Backpack Doll Carrier with Sleeping Bag - Child Size (for 18" doll)

Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.

A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.

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).

A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.

A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.

Other methodologies

Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).

Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.

Faith-based or including instructional religious content.

Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.

Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.

Learns through moving, doing and touching.

Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.

Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.

Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.

Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.

Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.

A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.

Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.

Everything you need is included.

There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.

There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.

Designed to be written in; not reusable.

Not designed to be written in; reusable.