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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.
Publisher's Description of Daily Summer Activities 6-7
Even during the carefree months of summer, children can be preparing for the next grade with Daily Summer Activities. Its packed with engaging activities that will build learners confidence for the next grade level by practicing essential skills. Activities offer practice of essential skills across subject areas, including reading, math, writing, spelling, and geography.
With just one or two activities per day over a 10-week period, Daily Summer Activities helps to keep skills sharp without getting in the way of vacation time.
Updated in 2018, the revised Daily Summer Activities reflects grade-level expectations and includes open-ended questions to develop your childs critical thinking skills.
Each week includes:
2 fiction or nonfiction reading passages with 4 comprehension questions
12 spelling words
2 activities practicing a variety of grammar and usage skills
1 sentence-editing activity to correct capitalization, punctuation, and other errors
1 vocabulary activity practicing skills such as compound words, word parts, synonyms, and homographs
3 math activities practicing skills such as word problems, fractions, decimals, and measurement
1 geography activity testing basic map-reading skills and concepts
2 creative writing exercises
1 critical thinking activity
record form to jot down memorable moments and keep a reading log
Although summer is a great break, sometimes kids can forget important concepts or just get a little rusty from lack of practice. These books give you a little boost into the next school year by keeping skills sharp. Your kids can stay up to speed with minimal time and effort; there are just two pages a day for ten weeks, plus a record-keeping sheet for the week where children can record their reading time M-F and one thing that they did each day. These colorful workbooks cover a variety of subjects including reading, math, spelling, critical thinking and geography. Answers, reward stickers and some additional charts are included in the back of each book. Books are transitioning to the 2018 edition which offers updated graphics and some new content. 144 perforated pgs, pb.