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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.
Fun-first activities build pre-reading skills, fine motor control, and uppercase letter recognition! This workbook includes 70 colorful stickers and a wipe-clean alphabet board inside. There are parental guidance tips at the top of each new concept page. 64 pgs, pb. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Play Smart Alphabet 2+
What's the Play Smart secret? Making learning fun!
Created by educational experts, the award-winning Play Smart series uses Gakken's unique fun-first method of completing age-appropriate activities that are progressively more challenging, building on small achievements, and fostering an eagerness to learn.
Play Smart's philosophy rewards success and builds confidence. The variety of activities leads to creative problem-solving skills and prepares children for the journey of lifelong learning.
Play Smart Alphabet 2+ includes a variety of entertaining and engaging puzzles, games, and challenges that get kids prepped for preschool!
Colorful and visually appealing? Check! Good variety of activities? Check! Use of stickers, which make everything more fun? Check again! In a world with countless workbooks for little learners, let me assure you that you can't go wrong with these! Activities include tracing, cutting & pasting, folding, gluing, matching, mazes, puzzles, counting, games, and, let's not forget, stickering! Each 64-page book contains more than 80 stickers to complete different activity pages. Adorable animals decorate nearly every inviting, yet clean-looking page. Instructions for parents are included, and some pages even feature small illustrations that demonstrate what the finished product should look like. These delightful early learning workbooks will make schooltime with Mom or Dad a much-anticipated event! ~ Megan