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More Busy Times
SKU
004244
Grade 2
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
Other Materials Optional
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
This 2nd grade, hardcover More Busy Times Reader correlates with the More Busy Times Workbook (007155) and the Busy Times & More Busy Times Teacher’s Manual (004245).
Category Description for Pathway Reading - Grade 2
Students develop reading fluency and comprehension skills, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. All Pathway Reader books are illustrated with cute, black-and-white, farm-inspired drawings and encourage Christian values. The Learning Through Sounds Practice Workbook is a review of workbooks 1 and 2 from Grade 1, providing a solid bridge into 2nd grade material. Each reader is hardcover with a correlating workbook (at least 3 pages of exercises per story) and teacher manual, done in the following sequence: Busy Times, More Busy Times, and Climbing Higher. Teacher manuals show copies of textbook and workbook pages with answers filled in and contain detailed instructions for teaching. Workbooks train students to work independently, focusing on grammar, reading, spelling, writing, and thinking skills. Tests and Tests Answer Key sold separately.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 2 |
| Brand: | Pathway Publishers |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7063 |
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8 Ratings
8 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 16, 2022
Great reader
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 7, 2020
Enjoyable stories
My kindergartener loves this book. She really enjoys the sweet stories and even though the family is Amish, she can relate to many of the experiences of the characters. I like that there are short chapters that she can read out loud over the course of a week. With this book she has started reading longer, multi syllable words. I also appreciate that there are not many pictures to distract her from reading the stories.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 29, 2017
Great for the struggling reader
My 8 year old son really enjoys this series of books. He likes the stories and feels like he is reading "big" books instead of "baby" readers. We have 3 boys (all struggling readers) and have been homeschooling for 9 years. These are by far our favorite readers. The workbook is also very easy to use. They are very cost effective as well compared to other phonics programs. I love the simplicity of it. The stories all typically have good messages as well. We have great conversations after each story is read. 5 stars!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 4, 2017
Best reading material
The Pathway Readers have been the best books on my daughters journey to reading. The characters and scenes and plots are very real and easy for young minds to understand! We love this series!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 26, 2016
Love these books
Awesome, wholesome books. Great beginning chapter books, love by grade level. I would relate maybe not this particular book, but the 1st grade ones. They were instrumental to get over the hump to chapter book reading level, similar to bob books getting us ready for level 1 library books.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 17, 2015
Excellent Pathway Reader Books
My children & I love all the books by Pathway Readers. We just finished reading Busy Times & are fixing to start More Busy Times next week. My children want to keep reading just to find out what it is going to happen next. These books are very exciting and the stories build from one book to the next. They helped me teach my 8 year old and my 7 year old how to read. My 4 year old is reading the first chapter of First Steps and my 2 year old picks up the books and is showing interest as well. I wouldn't use any other books. These books really deliver. I would recommend these books to anybody. They are the best.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 5, 2007
I have been using these books with my two daughters We did 100 Easy Lessons and then I learned that these books were a good sequel and start to reading So after we finished 100 Easy Lessons we started these books and got hooked! They are great Children are truly interested in the stories want to read them I am using them at our homeschooling co-op and other parents are now using them too because they see a complete program that is great and not expensive We have been blessed in many ways The stories are good examples for children on how they should conduct themselves in everyday situations They are great too because the stories in More Busy Times so far have been about the same family
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 18, 2005
These readers are amazing My daughter is interested in reading them and she is now reading fluently The stories are interesting and there are new words listed at the bottom of each page so that you can discuss them before a child tries to read them Also the companion workbook is great It reinforces spelling skills as well as reading comprehension This is an extremely well done set and I expect us to continue using it up through the last one
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Why did you choose this?
Price. Total reading comprehension corse for less than $15.
My son has ADHD. These books are calm with few pictures and the pictures they do have is black and white. This helps him focus on the words which are clear and a nice font. very happy with these books.
Great reading program!
My son enjoys these readers.