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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.
We find ourselves in Yorsha Doon, a city beyond the Dark Sea of Darkness—just
near the Woes of Shreve. Pages into this story, the main character,
The-Boy-Who-Won’t-Tell-His-Name, meets Oskar N. Reteep (appreciator of the
strange, neat and/or yummy) who is delivering the book Feasting in the Woes
to the Prince. Oskar calls the boy, my friend. “A friend. What is that?” the
homeless boy replies. He hasn’t learned that friends are some of the Maker’s
finest gifts. Then the adventure to true treasure begins. This picture-book
adaptation of a popular story from the Wingfeather Saga,
pages are adorned with parts of the story and frequently, there are secret
codes to decipher that help. Parent, if you’re reading aloud, your younger
listener friends might need assistance as they decode word puzzles or find tiny
characters in the landscape. Your children will enjoy helping Oskar and the boy
solve puzzles, stay away from Fangs, and…perhaps-befriend and learn the name of
this boy.
Publisher's Description of Prince of Yorsha Doon (Wingfeather Saga)
Featuring all-new illustrations, this captivating story recounts the origins of one of the most popular heroes from Andrew Peterson’s beloved Wingfeather world—originally published in Wingfeather Tales, now adapted for younger readers!
The Prince of Yorsha Doon tells the story of Safiki—already beloved by thousands of Wingfeather fans—as he emerges from his life of solitary freedom and becomes an accidental hero. Life on the streets of the bustling and mysterious city of Yorsha Doon can be hard, but Safiki loves being independent, free from the complications of personal relationships. But when he bumps into a very strange stranger who’s being far too conspicuous with the valuable book he’s carrying, Safiki finds himself at the center of a noble but foolhardy rescue and discovers that he can be braver than he imagined—and that friendship might be worth the risk after all.
From the moment you read the first few lines of The Wingfeather Saga, you and your
children will want to dive deeply into this four-book fantasy series and its
spin-off novellas. They are very hard to put down! In each engaging read, you
and your children will love this adventure series which thoroughly delves into
dark vs light and the relentless battle that threatens to take over the land of Aerwiar.
There are a multitude of villains—some monsters and some just scoundrels. The
Igiby children are called to embrace heroism—will they choose it? The original
series includes, in order, the On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness,North!
Or Be Eaten,The Monster in the Hollows, and The Warden and the
Wolf King. Purchase individually or in boxed sets. Spin-off novels from this popular series include additional Wingfeather Tales, Pembrick’s Creaturepedia, A Ranger's Guide to Glipwood Forest, and the children’s picture book, The Prince of Yorsha Doon.