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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.
Reading Rods® Phonics Word-Building helps children begin to distinguish between different vowel sounds and spelling patterns. Digraph rods (two consonants that make one new sound) allow children to recognize letters that make one sound together. Variant vowel rods, such as vowel teams (ea, ee), r-controlled vowels (ir, ur), and diphthongs (oi, au) are also included. This box covers long and short vowel sounds, digraphs, and variant vowels (vowel teams, diphthongs, and r-controlled vowels). There are 70 color-coded Reading Rods®
37 consonant rods, each rod features 1 uppercase and 3 lowercase letters
8 vowel rods in the same fashion as the consonants
4 affix rods (added to the beginning or end of a word)
1 silent “e” rod
7 digraph rods (two consonants that make one sound)
13 variant vowel rods (two consecutive letters that make a new sound)
~Amber
Publisher's Description of Reading Rods Phonics Word-Building Set
These scientifically based, multisensory tools help children learn short and long vowel patterns and practice advanced phonics skills.
Help prepare young learners for reading success with a color-coded visual and tactile experience! Reading Rods® are multisensory tools that allow children to practice, reinforce, and master essential literacy skills. Reading Rods® offer many benefits including:
Hands-on learning deepens understanding and supports fine motor skills
Color-coded system to identify letters, sounds, and more
Rods stay fixed in position until children rearrange them, unlike cards or tiles
Made of durable, lightweight plastic that's easy to handle and built to last
Versatile design to meet the needs of different learners
Access to online content is found inside each set. This is a hands-on approach to early literacy skills! The storage box has dividers to keep rods organized! ~Amber