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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.
Includes 2 bullet train pcs, a mountain tunnel, 10 curved wood track pcs, 2 curved plastic track pieces, 2 straight track pcs, 2 ramp track pcs, train station platform with attached bench piece, 2 bending figures, and a suitcase.
Publisher's Description of BRIO Starter Travel Train Set
The 36079 Starter Travel Train Set is everything you need to create your first train set and begin your BRIO World adventures. The 22-piece railway set features a classic figure 8 track layout with a tunnel and bridge intersection at its centre and station platform for character play. Place the driver figure at the front of the travel train, pick up the passenger with her luggage waiting at the platform and begin your trip around BRIO’s iconic wooden tracks.
About BRIO World: BRIO World is our open-ended play system that grows with your child. All BRIO World toys work with each other to create an entirely customisable world that’s great for challenging growing minds. There are endless combinations of imaginative play waiting to be explored – just pick up a piece and start building your world.
36079 Starter Travel Train Set includes 22 pieces: 1x Travel Engine, 1x Travel Passenger Wagon, 12x Wooden Tracks, 2x Viaduct Bridge Parts, 2x Play Figures, 1x Luggage, 1x Station Platform, 2x Station Platform Tracks.
A well-loved toy railway brand that has been around for years, BRIO® trains and accessories feature a simple, appealing design and quality, easy-to-connect pieces. While we would love to offer more of the line, we're starting with several sets and the train table. If you're just starting your wooden railway empire, consider BRIO®. Your children (and grandchildren!) are sure to get lots of use out of it!
I can' t write a full review, because my granddaughter lives in another state, so I don't have first-hand evidence. But I do have several photos of her playing with the Brio train set. She's already informed me that I can get her more Brios for Christmas.
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2 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Rainbow Resource CenterStore
My boys love trains and wanted to spend their birthday $$
Brandi M
I liked the train and the little people
Diane C
brio toys keep young children busy for hours and hours and give their mothers a good rest. They are also creative and versatile and stretch the child's imagination
julie N
it's a good hands on toy that can grow with a child
My boys love trains and wanted to spend their birthday $$
I liked the train and the little people
brio toys keep young children busy for hours and hours and give their mothers a good rest. They are also creative and versatile and stretch the child's imagination
it's a good hands on toy that can grow with a child