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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.
From cliff dwellings to volcanoes, from the Grand Canyon to Mt. Rainier, kids can create their own scenes with this range of photo filled pages. The more than 600 reusable stickers (including flora and fauna from throughout the nation) allow lots of play. 72 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Sticker Encyclopedia National Parks
Embark on an unforgettable trip through the most incredible National Parks of the United States!
With more than 600 reusable stickers and a fantastic selection of facts, this spectacular, super-sized sticker book will keep kids entertained for hours.
Inside the pages of this fascinating kid's activity book, you'll discover:
Simple text that provides facts about a range of National Parks and their geographic features and wildlife
Every page is designed for children to add stickers to the page
Fun feature spreads allow children to create their own scenes using stickers
Sticker book format encourages learning through play
Learn science with stickers! These DK sticker books contain over 600 photo stickers of animals or objects from real life. Each book features over 50 colorful themed pages that delve into a science subtopic. Kids read the encyclopedia-like text and captions, and then they select the stickers that match the shaded silhouettes on the pages. When all the stickers have been placed, kids have a visual reference they can refer to for their science studies. The back of each book holds several full-page photo scenes for even more sticker fun. Place animal stickers in different habitats, or send the astronauts to the moon. The stickers are easy to peel and can be used more than once. 64 pgs (excluding stickers), pb. ~ Lisa