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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.
Contains a spiral bound, 40-page instructional book with 13 projects, 2 painting exercises, 30 sheets of watercolor paper, 10 watercolor cakes, 3 paintbrushes (flat, medium round, fine round), 6 watercolor pencils, 1 graphite pencil, sharpener, and a sponge, all folded inside and easy-carry, snap-shut, cardboard case.
Publisher's Description of Water Color (Petit Picasso)
Have fun
learning how to paint with watercolors! Discover how to mix paint to
create your own colors, how to make realistic landscape and what cool
effects you'll get by adding ordinary salt and soap to wet paint. Get
out your paints and brushes and follow along with the projects in the
book to make amazing art!
Looking for an all-encompassing, quality starter art kit complete with art supplies and thorough instructions all packaged into a beautiful presentation? Look no further! The Petit Picasso art series by SpiceBox is a wonderful way to introduce young artists or even starting artists of all ages to a particular medium of art. Each kit features a very detailed, easy-to-follow instructional book that covers the art materials used in that medium, basic techniques, and step-by-step projects to help you learn the medium through hands-on experience. All the art supplies are included to get started, including specialty paper specifically geared towards that medium. These kits encourage beginning artists to grow and explore, and as they do, don't be surprised when they ask to expand on their initial art supplies!
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1 Question
Why did you choose this?
Rainbow Resource CenterStore
Granddaughter loves arts and crafts and I think she will like this as a gift.
Luanne H
It seems to be the perfect gift for an aspiring 8 yr old artiste/granddaughter.
I found it in the Bas Bleu catalogue, but they ran out of this item.
Thank you for offering it.
By the way, I thought…
Joanna O
Affordable.
John D
All the necessary materials are included. Looks like a perfect and easy way to let my son try watercolors!
Granddaughter loves arts and crafts and I think she will like this as a gift.
It seems to be the perfect gift for an aspiring 8 yr old artiste/granddaughter. I found it in the Bas Bleu catalogue, but they ran out of this item. Thank you for offering it. By the way, I thought…
Affordable.
All the necessary materials are included. Looks like a perfect and easy way to let my son try watercolors!