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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.
When Abbi hears a strange sound
in her house, she and her friends must investigate to find out what is going
on! Full-color illustrations, easy-to-read text, and lots of fun bat facts make
this a great read for young readers excited about animals. Included at the end
is a separate list of bat facts too. Recommended for grades 1-4. 96 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle
Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their
neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural
sound in Abbi’s home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help
from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on
the truth!
From bats to dolphins, explore
the animal world with Abbi and her friends as they follow clues and solve
mysteries to help the animals in their path. Full-color illustrations draw
readers in, and easy-to-read text makes it a great option for newer readers.
Each book focuses on one animal, and students not only learn about the animal
as they read, but at the end of the book, they can find a list of facts about
that animal too! Books are less than 100 pages long and recommended for grades
1-4.